Cabinet

Cabinet accepted the decisions of its previous meeting. It agreed to delegate the appointment of Willmott Dixon as a shared Strategic Development and Investment Partner for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councils, at a cost of up to £300,000 plus VAT over 12 months.

1. Contract award for a regeneration and investment partner with Torfaen

   Decided

   Cabinet accepted the report. It delegated authority to the Chief Executive, until the Joint Strategic Director Economy and Place is in post. The Chief Executive can appoint Willmott Dixon by Direct Award under the Pagabo Developer Led Framework Lot 1b as Strategic Development and Investment Partner for both councils, subject to final procurement and legal assurance. The Chief Executive can also negotiate and agree the terms of the commercial relationship, at a cost of up to £300,000 (plus VAT) over 12 months.

   Why

   The minute gives no reasons or discussion. It records only that Cabinet considered the report of the Portfolio Delivery Lead, PMO. Delegated authority means named officers can act on the council's behalf without bringing the matter back to Cabinet.

   Based on the minutes

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1. 1

   Simultaneous Translation

   Minute

   No requests for simultaneous translation service were received.

2. 2

   Apologies

   Minute

   An apology for absence was received from the Deputy Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent and Strategic Director Children, Young People and Families.

3. 3

   Declarations of Interest and Dispensations

   Minute

   No declarations of interest or dispensations were reported.

4. 4

   Cabinet

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

   Minute

   The decisions of Cabinet held on 7th September, 2026 were submitted. RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

   Papers: CAB2609M 7th Sept 26
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   Contract Award for a Strategic Development and Investment Partner to Support Regeneration and Growth across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Brough Councils

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and authority be delegated to the Chief Executive (until the Joint Strategic Director Economy and Place is in post), in consultation with the Cabinet Member Economy and Place, Blaenau Gwent and Executive Member Economy, Skills and Regeneration, Torfaen to:- a) appoint Willmott Dixon by Direct Award under the Pagabo Developer Led Framework Lot 1b, as the Strategic Development and Investment Partner for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils (BG and T), subject to final procurement and legal assurance; and b) negotiate and agree all the associated requirements to establish the commercial relationship with Willmott Dixon at a cost of up to £300,000 (plus VAT) over a 12-month period.

   Minute

   Consideration was given to the report of the Portfolio Delivery Lead, PMO. RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and authority be delegated to the Chief Executive (until the Joint Strategic Director Economy and Place is in post), in consultation with the Cabinet Member Economy and Place, Blaenau Gwent and Executive Member Economy, Skills and Regeneration, Torfaen to:- a) appoint Willmott Dixon by Direct Award under the Pagabo Developer Led Framework Lot 1b, as the Strategic Development and Investment Partner for Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils (BG and T), subject to final procurement and legal assurance; and b) negotiate and agree all the associated requirements to establish the commercial relationship with Willmott Dixon at a cost of up to £300,000 (plus VAT) over a 12-month period.

   Papers: Joint Cab Report Development Partner 09SEPT26, Appendix A - BGT DIP EOI 02JUNE26, Appendix B - BGT Compliance Paper, Appendix C - Agreement to seek Development Partner, Appendix C - Cabinet Report Agreement 16 Feb 26 (2), Appendix D - DIP Impact-Assessment- Development Partner Aug 26

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• Stephen Thomas, ChairLabourPresent
• John C. Morgan, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Jules Gardner, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Sue Edmunds, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Tommy Smith, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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