The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
AGREED to recommend that the Policy be accepted. (Option 1)
AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted as provided. (Option 1)
AGREED that the Forward Work Programme be accepted.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were reported for Councillors W. Hodgins, J. Morgan, J.P. and H. Trollope.
Councillor H. Cunningham declared an interest in the following item: Item No. 6 Blaenau Gwent Admissions Policy for Nursery and Statutory Education 2027/28
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
The decisions of the meeting of the Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee held on 10th February, 2026 was submitted. The Committee AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Families provided a detailed explanation of the Cabinet’s decision to adopt Option 2 for the Catchment Area Review and clarified points raised by Members.
Decision as recorded
AGREED to recommend that the Policy be accepted. (Option 1)
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Resources & Planning, Education. The Committee AGREED to recommend that the Policy be accepted. (Option 1)
Decision as recorded
AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted as provided. (Option 1)
Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Education Officer. The Committee AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted as provided. (Option 1)
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the Forward Work Programme be accepted.
Consideration was given to the report of the Scrutiny & Democratic Officer. The Committee AGREED that the Forward Work Programme be accepted.
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