Wrthi'n llwytho
Y penderfyniadau fel y mae cofnodion y cyngor yn eu cofnodi. Bydd crynodeb mewn iaith glir yn dilyn pan fydd wedi'i ysgrifennu.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: ØA new shared role of Chief Executive be agreed, as detailed in section 2.9 of the report, across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils for a defined period based on the proposed salary. ØAn appointment of a Deputy Chief Executive be agreed from within existing management undertaking additional responsibilitieswith the payment of an honorarium. ØUp to a 9 month ‘discovery phase’ be agreed to identify the potential benefits, risks, and challenges before determining whether to put the arrangement on a more permanent footing. Appreciation The Leader of the Council at this juncture, announced that this was the last formal meeting of Council that the current Interim Chief Executive would be attending prior to retiring. Damien’s journey within Blaenau Gwent had been long and productive, having commenced his early career in the housing service, followed by a number of years as the successful Corporate Director of Social Services and latterly as the Interim Chief Executive. Damien had maintained stability and progress throughout the course of his tenure, ensuring that the Council thrived under challenging conditions. Since 2022, when Damien initially took up the role of Interim Chief Executive, he had showed unwavering dedication and remarkable skill, guiding the Council through some of the most challenging times in local government history. Damien had led the Council admirably with his calm and steady manner, strong leadership and was respected and liked by all and he would leave behind a great legacy. The Leader said that Damien would be greatly missed and expressed his appreciation to Damien for his service, leadership and friendship and expressed his best wishes to him on behalf of Council for a long and happy retirement. Members echoed the comments made by the Leader and also expressed their best wishes to Damien for the future and a long and happy retirement. The Interim Chief Executive expressed his appreciation to the Leader and Members for their kind words and said it had been an honour and privilege to work for Blaenau Gwent for last 16 years and to have led the paid staff for the last 2 years. He also expressed appreciation to the senior leadership team who had supported him over the last few years. Appreciation was also expressed to all Members for their support and assistance over the last 2 years and to all current and former Members for the support he had received over the last 16 years. Damien continued by paying tribute to the dedicated staff for their commitment and hard work on a daily basis, trying to meet the needs of the communities. He applauded the foresight of Members from both councils accepting to work more closely with each other, which he believed was a positive step in local government survival given the financial challenges that continued to be faced. He wished Members and officers good fortune in their endeavours to make the two Councils more sustainable over the years to come and said he was confident that Stephen Vickers would work hard to ensure the Councils would collaborate to deliver better, more sustainable, and resilient services going forward and would lead both authorities to a stronger position in the future. Damien concluded by wishing the Council well on its journey and said he would be looking from the outside to see how this leap of faith progressed over the coming months and years.
RESOLVED that all future Council meetings commence at 10.00 a.m.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors H. Cunningham, J. Millard, J. Morgan, J.P., Interim Corporate Director of Social Services, Interim Corporate Director of Education and Chief Officer Commercial and Customer.
There were no declarations of interest or dispensations reported.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: ØA new shared role of Chief Executive be agreed, as detailed in section 2.9 of the report, across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils for a defined period based on the proposed salary. ØAn appointment of a Deputy Chief Executive be agreed from within existing management undertaking additional responsibilitieswith the payment of an honorarium. ØUp to a 9 month ‘discovery phase’ be agreed to identify the potential benefits, risks, and challenges before determining whether to put the arrangement on a more permanent footing. Appreciation The Leader of the Council at this juncture, announced that this was the last formal meeting of Council that the current Interim Chief Executive would be attending prior to retiring. Damien’s journey within Blaenau Gwent had been long and productive, having commenced his early career in the housing service, followed by a number of years as the successful Corporate Director of Social Services and latterly as the Interim Chief Executive. Damien had maintained stability and progress throughout the course of his tenure, ensuring that the Council thrived under challenging conditions. Since 2022, when Damien initially took up the role of Interim Chief Executive, he had showed unwavering dedication and remarkable skill, guiding the Council through some of the most challenging times in local government history. Damien had led the Council admirably with his calm and steady manner, strong leadership and was respected and liked by all and he would leave behind a great legacy. The Leader said that Damien would be greatly missed and expressed his appreciation to Damien for his service, leadership and friendship and expressed his best wishes to him on behalf of Council for a long and happy retirement. Members echoed the comments made by the Leader and also expressed their best wishes to Damien for the future and a long and happy retirement. The Interim Chief Executive expressed his appreciation to the Leader and Members for their kind words and said it had been an honour and privilege to work for Blaenau Gwent for last 16 years and to have led the paid staff for the last 2 years. He also expressed appreciation to the senior leadership team who had supported him over the last few years. Appreciation was also expressed to all Members for their support and assistance over the last 2 years and to all current and former Members for the support he had received over the last 16 years. Damien continued by paying tribute to the dedicated staff for their commitment and hard work on a daily basis, trying to meet the needs of the communities. He applauded the foresight of Members from both councils accepting to work more closely with each other, which he believed was a positive step in local government survival given the financial challenges that continued to be faced. He wished Members and officers good fortune in their endeavours to make the two Councils more sustainable over the years to come and said he was confident that Stephen Vickers would work hard to ensure the Councils would collaborate to deliver better, more sustainable, and resilient services going forward and would lead both authorities to a stronger position in the future. Damien concluded by wishing the Council well on its journey and said he would be looking from the outside to see how this leap of faith progressed over the coming months and years.
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Leader of the Council and Interim Chief Executive. Councillor D. Bevan left the meeting prior to Council endorsing the report. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: ØA new shared role of Chief Executive be agreed, as detailed in section 2.9 of the report, across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils for a defined period based on the proposed salary. ØAn appointment of a Deputy Chief Executive be agreed from within existing management undertaking additional responsibilitieswith the payment of an honorarium. ØUp to a 9 month ‘discovery phase’ be agreed to identify the potential benefits, risks, and challenges before determining whether to put the arrangement on a more permanent footing. Appreciation The Leader of the Council at this juncture, announced that this was the last formal meeting of Council that the current Interim Chief Executive would be attending prior to retiring. Damien’s journey within Blaenau Gwent had been long and productive, having commenced his early career in the housing service, followed by a number of years as the successful Corporate Director of Social Services and latterly as the Interim Chief Executive. Damien had maintained stability and progress throughout the course of his tenure, ensuring that the Council thrived under challenging conditions. Since 2022, when Damien initially took up the role of Interim Chief Executive, he had showed unwavering dedication and remarkable skill, guiding the Council through some of the most challenging times in local government history. Damien had led the Council admirably with his calm and steady manner, strong leadership and was respected and liked by all and he would leave behind a great legacy. The Leader said that Damien would be greatly missed and expressed his appreciation to Damien for his service, leadership and friendship and expressed his best wishes to him on behalf of Council for a long and happy retirement. Members echoed the comments made by the Leader and also expressed their best wishes to Damien for the future and a long and happy retirement. The Interim Chief Executive expressed his appreciation to the Leader and Members for their kind words and said it had been an honour and privilege to work for Blaenau Gwent for last 16 years and to have led the paid staff for the last 2 years. He also expressed appreciation to the senior leadership team who had supported him over the last few years. Appreciation was also expressed to all Members for their support and assistance over the last 2 years and to all current and former Members for the support he had received over the last 16 years. Damien continued by paying tribute to the dedicated staff for their commitment and hard work on a daily basis, trying to meet the needs of the communities. He applauded the foresight of Members from both councils accepting to work more closely with each other, which he believed was a positive step in local government survival given the financial challenges that continued to be faced. He wished Members and officers good fortune in their endeavours to make the two Councils more sustainable over the years to come and said he was confident that Stephen Vickers would work hard to ensure the Councils would collaborate to deliver better, more sustainable, and resilient services going forward and would lead both authorities to a stronger position in the future. Damien concluded by wishing the Council well on its journey and said he would be looking from the outside to see how this leap of faith progressed over the coming months and years.
Y penderfyniad fel y'i cofnodwyd
RESOLVED that all future Council meetings commence at 10.00 a.m.
Members considered the time of future Council meetings. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that all future Council meetings commence at 10.00 a.m.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.