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RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Forward Work Programme for the meeting on 13th April, 2026 be agreed (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1, be approved, as follows:- (1)Members considered the report and the proposals and provided comments and recommend to Cabinet and Council:- a) The assumptions applied in developing the MTFS and the 2026/2027 Draft Estimates (paragraphs 5.1.4 to 5.1.11 of the report). b) The cost pressures and the impact on the Budget Gap detailed in paragraphs 5.1.13 to 5.1.20 of the report. c) The Bridging the Gap proposals and mitigating actions to address the Budget Gap for 2026/2027 detailed in paragraphs 5.1.22 to 5.1.34 of the report. d) A Council Tax increase of 3.75% for 2026/2027 as detailed in paragraphs 5.1.8 to 5.1.10 of the report. e) The MTFS for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 attached at Appendix 1 of the report.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and (Option 1) the 2026/2027 Fees & Charges Register (Appendix 1) be approved, including:- a) A standard uplift of 3% in line with the MTFS inflation assumption. b) Alternative fee proposals as outlined in paragraphs 5.1.5 to 5.1.14 of the report. c) Delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director of Adults & Communities to set the 2026/2027 fees and charges relating to externally commissioned social care provision and Cwrt Mytton (para. 5.1.7 of the report). d) The core fees and charges proposed by the Aneurin Leisure Trust (Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Cabinet was satisfied with the engagement approach undertaken for the Blaenau Gwent Deal and that it had been sufficiently robust and effective in building trust, fostering shared responsibility, and empowering communities. Also, endorsed the Blaenau Gwent Deal principles, developed by the community, prior to approval at Council (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet approved the report and noted reserves (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be approved, as follows:- a) appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes in the report was provided; b) continued to support appropriate financial control procedures agreed by Council; and c) noted the budgetary control and monitoring procedures in place within the Capital Team, to safeguard Authority funding.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet, subject to receipt of the formal grant offer from Welsh Government, adopted the Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief scheme 2026-27 on behalf of the Council, to supplement the Council’s discretionary rate relief scheme (Option 2).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress in delivering the Delivery Plan for 2025/26 be noted; agreed the extension of the workforce strategy by one year; and agreed the proposed Delivery Plan for 2026/27 (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and approved the report for submission to Welsh Government; and agreed the Adult, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee recommendation as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report, that a rebranding of library facilities be undertaken to reflect their broader role as community hub spaces, and sense-checking potential new names with library users (Option 2).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet considered and accepted the consultation document and associated process (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the following was approved:- Proposal 1 - To establish a defined catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School which was the only secondary school in Blaenau Gwent without a catchment area. Option 2 - To introduce a catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School to include the catchment areas for Blaen y Cwm, Coed y Garn and Ystruth Primary Schools and amend the catchment area for Abertillery Learning Community. Proposal 2 - To establish a designated catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar and amend the current catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the out-turn report, associated documents and course of action be approved, including proceeding to Statutory Notice (Option 1).
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress to date be noted, with the three actions which remain outstanding, it was agreed for the Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee to have a role in monitoring the actions as recommended by the Committee at its meeting on 10th February, 2026.
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Apologies for absence were reported for Strategic Director Children, Young People & Families.
The following declaration of interest was reported:- Councillor J. Morgan – Item No. 14 - Proposal to Consult on Abertillery Learning Community to Reduce the Capacity of Primary Campuses
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
The decisions of Cabinet held on 14th January, 2026 were submitted. RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Forward Work Programme for the meeting on 13th April, 2026 be agreed (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Forward Work Programme for the meeting on 13th April, 2026 be agreed (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1, be approved, as follows:- (1)Members considered the report and the proposals and provided comments and recommend to Cabinet and Council:- a) The assumptions applied in developing the MTFS and the 2026/2027 Draft Estimates (paragraphs 5.1.4 to 5.1.11 of the report). b) The cost pressures and the impact on the Budget Gap detailed in paragraphs 5.1.13 to 5.1.20 of the report. c) The Bridging the Gap proposals and mitigating actions to address the Budget Gap for 2026/2027 detailed in paragraphs 5.1.22 to 5.1.34 of the report. d) A Council Tax increase of 3.75% for 2026/2027 as detailed in paragraphs 5.1.8 to 5.1.10 of the report. e) The MTFS for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 attached at Appendix 1 of the report.
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Services. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1, be approved, as follows:- (1)Members considered the report and the proposals and provided comments and recommend to Cabinet and Council:- a) The assumptions applied in developing the MTFS and the 2026/2027 Draft Estimates (paragraphs 5.1.4 to 5.1.11 of the report). b) The cost pressures and the impact on the Budget Gap detailed in paragraphs 5.1.13 to 5.1.20 of the report. c) The Bridging the Gap proposals and mitigating actions to address the Budget Gap for 2026/2027 detailed in paragraphs 5.1.22 to 5.1.34 of the report. d) A Council Tax increase of 3.75% for 2026/2027 as detailed in paragraphs 5.1.8 to 5.1.10 of the report. e) The MTFS for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031 attached at Appendix 1 of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and (Option 1) the 2026/2027 Fees & Charges Register (Appendix 1) be approved, including:- a) A standard uplift of 3% in line with the MTFS inflation assumption. b) Alternative fee proposals as outlined in paragraphs 5.1.5 to 5.1.14 of the report. c) Delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director of Adults & Communities to set the 2026/2027 fees and charges relating to externally commissioned social care provision and Cwrt Mytton (para. 5.1.7 of the report). d) The core fees and charges proposed by the Aneurin Leisure Trust (Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Services. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and (Option 1) the 2026/2027 Fees & Charges Register (Appendix 1) be approved, including:- a) A standard uplift of 3% in line with the MTFS inflation assumption. b) Alternative fee proposals as outlined in paragraphs 5.1.5 to 5.1.14 of the report. c) Delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director of Adults & Communities to set the 2026/2027 fees and charges relating to externally commissioned social care provision and Cwrt Mytton (para. 5.1.7 of the report). d) The core fees and charges proposed by the Aneurin Leisure Trust (Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Cabinet was satisfied with the engagement approach undertaken for the Blaenau Gwent Deal and that it had been sufficiently robust and effective in building trust, fostering shared responsibility, and empowering communities. Also, endorsed the Blaenau Gwent Deal principles, developed by the community, prior to approval at Council (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Deputy Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent and Strategic Director Children, Young People and Families. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the Cabinet was satisfied with the engagement approach undertaken for the Blaenau Gwent Deal and that it had been sufficiently robust and effective in building trust, fostering shared responsibility, and empowering communities. Also, endorsed the Blaenau Gwent Deal principles, developed by the community, prior to approval at Council (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet approved the report and noted reserves (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Financial Services. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet approved the report and noted reserves (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be approved, as follows:- a) appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes in the report was provided; b) continued to support appropriate financial control procedures agreed by Council; and c) noted the budgetary control and monitoring procedures in place within the Capital Team, to safeguard Authority funding.
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Services. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be approved, as follows:- a) appropriate challenge to the financial outcomes in the report was provided; b) continued to support appropriate financial control procedures agreed by Council; and c) noted the budgetary control and monitoring procedures in place within the Capital Team, to safeguard Authority funding.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet, subject to receipt of the formal grant offer from Welsh Government, adopted the Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief scheme 2026-27 on behalf of the Council, to supplement the Council’s discretionary rate relief scheme (Option 2).
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Services. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet, subject to receipt of the formal grant offer from Welsh Government, adopted the Food and Drink Hospitality Rates Relief scheme 2026-27 on behalf of the Council, to supplement the Council’s discretionary rate relief scheme (Option 2).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress in delivering the Delivery Plan for 2025/26 be noted; agreed the extension of the workforce strategy by one year; and agreed the proposed Delivery Plan for 2026/27 (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Joint Head of Workforce. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress in delivering the Delivery Plan for 2025/26 be noted; agreed the extension of the workforce strategy by one year; and agreed the proposed Delivery Plan for 2026/27 (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and approved the report for submission to Welsh Government; and agreed the Adult, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee recommendation as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report, that a rebranding of library facilities be undertaken to reflect their broader role as community hub spaces, and sense-checking potential new names with library users (Option 2).
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Communities and Wellbeing RESOLVED that the report be accepted and approved the report for submission to Welsh Government; and agreed the Adult, Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee recommendation as detailed in paragraph 3.1 of the report, that a rebranding of library facilities be undertaken to reflect their broader role as community hub spaces, and sense-checking potential new names with library users (Option 2).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet considered and accepted the consultation document and associated process (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Resources & Planning, Children, Young People & Families. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Cabinet considered and accepted the consultation document and associated process (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the following was approved:- Proposal 1 - To establish a defined catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School which was the only secondary school in Blaenau Gwent without a catchment area. Option 2 - To introduce a catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School to include the catchment areas for Blaen y Cwm, Coed y Garn and Ystruth Primary Schools and amend the catchment area for Abertillery Learning Community. Proposal 2 - To establish a designated catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar and amend the current catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg.
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Resources and Planning, Children Young People & Families. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the following was approved:- Proposal 1 - To establish a defined catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School which was the only secondary school in Blaenau Gwent without a catchment area. Option 2 - To introduce a catchment area for Brynmawr Foundation School to include the catchment areas for Blaen y Cwm, Coed y Garn and Ystruth Primary Schools and amend the catchment area for Abertillery Learning Community. Proposal 2 - To establish a designated catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar and amend the current catchment area for Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the out-turn report, associated documents and course of action be approved, including proceeding to Statutory Notice (Option 1).
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Resources & Planning, Children, Young People & Families. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the out-turn report, associated documents and course of action be approved, including proceeding to Statutory Notice (Option 1).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress to date be noted, with the three actions which remain outstanding, it was agreed for the Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee to have a role in monitoring the actions as recommended by the Committee at its meeting on 10th February, 2026.
Consideration was given to the report of the Joint Director Neighbourhoods and Environment. RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the progress to date be noted, with the three actions which remain outstanding, it was agreed for the Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee to have a role in monitoring the actions as recommended by the Committee at its meeting on 10th February, 2026.
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