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RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the following be approved: - The establishment of a Joint Appointments Committee (JAC). - The change to the Disciplinary Policy, removing elected Members from employment appeal panels. - Amendments would be made to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the new arrangements.
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. M. Day 5. W. Hodgins 6. J. Holt 7. G. Humphreys 8. E. Jones 9. J. Millard 10. J. Morgan, J.P. 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. M. Cross 6. G. Davies 7. J. Holt 8. C. Smith 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair – To be confirmed 1. Vice Chair Councillor D. Woods 2. Councillors J. Holt 3. C. Smith 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor C. Smith 3. Councillor J. Wilkins 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Vacancy 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Blaenau Gwent Longlisting/Shortlisting – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Blaenau Gwent Appointments Committee – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett N.B. Appointments to be made by Group Leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Joint Appointments Committee – Joint Strategic Directors & Directors **For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Members (Non?Voting) • Joint Chief Executive; and • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Joint Appointments Committee - Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Member (Non?Voting) • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Member:- Councillor 1. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (Blaenau Gwent Statutory Officers – 151 Officer, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services) NB: Joint arrangements between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen for the Joint Chief Executive to be established. 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor H. Trollope Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. J. Hill 5. J. Holt 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. C. Smith 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4.Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor (Chair) C. Smith 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillors L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Hill (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor D. Wilkshire 3. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 3. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 5. Councillor D. Woods Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor (Chair) J. Morgan, J.P. 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Millard 4. Councillor J. Thomas 5. Councillor J. Wilkins 6. Councillor D. Wilkshire Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor J. Gardner Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor H. Trollope Climate Mitigation Councillor J.C. Morgan Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Age Cymru Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Independent Member (Local Authority) Councillor H. Cunningham Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC):- South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Audit & Governance Sub-Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member- Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Councillor J. Thomas Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor M. Day Councillor D. Rowberry G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adults & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Tai Calon Board Councillor E. Jones Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Wellbeing & Communities Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Action Deafness Cymru (formerly The Wales Council for the Deaf) Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Samuel Grainger 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 23/02/2030 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Mr Andrew Rogers 30/08/2027 05/01/2030 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 23/02/2030 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy Vacancy 13/03/2028 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 06/05/2029 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Ms Delyth Pearsall 29/06/2029 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 06/05/2029 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerys Amos 31/08/2028 29/06/2029 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor Jacqueline Thomas Councillor John C Morgan 14/11/2027 29/06/2029 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones Ms Claire Williams 29/06/2029 14/05/2028 29/06/2029 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Mr Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 06/05/2029 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 29/06/2029 05/01/2030 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debbie Field Phil Dando Councillor Helen Cunningham 24/01/2030 10/09/2028 29/06/2029 St. Illtyd’s Primary Councillor Helen Cunningham Barrie Page Debbie Field 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 12/10/2029 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Mary’s Brynmawr CIW Primary Sonia Turner 12/10/2029 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Ms Michelle Davies 29/06/2029 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Councillor John C Morgan Hannah Meyrick 29/06/2029 23/02/2030 11/03/2029 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Councillor G. Davies 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 13/04/2030 Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw Luisa Munro-Morris 27/10/2028 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Daniel Minty 18/11/2026 12/10/2029 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Ms Kerys Beese 04/11/2028 11/03/2029 29/06/2029
RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: - The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2026/2027 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. - The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: o the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2026 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and o decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
RESOLVED that the above appointment be endorsed. Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group It was noted that the above-named Working Group had been disbanded.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were received from: Councillors P. Baldwin, W. Hodgins and D. Wilkshire. Strategic Director of Corporate Resources Strategic Director of Adults & Communities Interim Head of Regeneration & Development
There were no declarations of interest or dispensations reported.
Congratulations were extended to: - Lewis, grandson of Councillor Malcolm Cross who had been selected to represent Wales at the carp fishing world championships in Latvia in July.
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RESOLVED accordingly.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor C. Smith be elected Presiding Member of the Council and that Councillor D. Wilkshire be appointed Deputy Presiding Member of the Council for the ensuing year. RESOLVED accordingly.
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RESOLVED accordingly.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor S. Thomas be elected Leader of the Council and that Councillor T. Smith be appointed Deputy Leader for the ensuing year. RESOLVED accordingly.
The Labour Group Officers for the ensuing year were reported as follows: Councillor S. Thomas – Leader Councillor T. Smith – Deputy Leader Councillor T. Smith – Secretary Councillor C. Smith – Group Chair Councillor D. Wilkshire – Group Vice-Chair Councillor P. Baldwin – Treasurer It was reported that the Independent Group Officers for the ensuing year would be: Councillor W. Hodgins - Leader Councillor J. Wilkins - Deputy Leader Councillor G. A. Davies – Secretary
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RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds
It was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the following be approved: - The establishment of a Joint Appointments Committee (JAC). - The change to the Disciplinary Policy, removing elected Members from employment appeal panels. - Amendments would be made to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the new arrangements.
Consideration was given to the report of Head of Governance & Assurance (Statutory Head of Democratic Services). Following a discussion it was, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the following be approved: - The establishment of a Joint Appointments Committee (JAC). - The change to the Disciplinary Policy, removing elected Members from employment appeal panels. - Amendments would be made to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the new arrangements.
It was proposed and seconded that the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair be held by the following and this was unanimously RESOLVED: Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor H. Trollope Vice-Chair Councillor E. Jones Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor J. Thomas Vice-Chair Councillor L. Winnett Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor W. Hodgins Vice-Chair Councillor D. Bevan Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor J. Wilkins Vice-Chair Councillor D. Woods FURTHER RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. J. Hill 5. J. Holt 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. C. Smith 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * Would also include 2 Members of religious bodies and between 2-5 parent governors with voting rights only when dealing with education matters. 1. Vacancy Diocesan Education Body (R.C. Church) 2. Vacancy (Church in Wales) Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor J. Thomas 2. Vice Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 3. Councillors K. Chaplin 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. W. Hodgins 7. G. Humphreys 8. R. Leadbeater 9. J. P. Morgan Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor H. Trollope 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Councillors P. Baldwin 4. D. Davies 5. M. Day 6. G. Humphreys 7. J. P. Morgan 8. D. Rowberry 9. D. Woods Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee – 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor J. Wilkins 2. Vice Chair - Councillor D. Woods 3. Councillors K. Chaplin 4. G. Davies 5. J. Hill 6. R. Leadbeater 7. C. Smith 8. H. Trollope 9. D. Wilkshire
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RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. M. Day 5. W. Hodgins 6. J. Holt 7. G. Humphreys 8. E. Jones 9. J. Millard 10. J. Morgan, J.P. 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. M. Cross 6. G. Davies 7. J. Holt 8. C. Smith 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair – To be confirmed 1. Vice Chair Councillor D. Woods 2. Councillors J. Holt 3. C. Smith 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor C. Smith 3. Councillor J. Wilkins 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Vacancy 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Blaenau Gwent Longlisting/Shortlisting – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Blaenau Gwent Appointments Committee – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett N.B. Appointments to be made by Group Leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Joint Appointments Committee – Joint Strategic Directors & Directors **For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Members (Non?Voting) • Joint Chief Executive; and • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Joint Appointments Committee - Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Member (Non?Voting) • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Member:- Councillor 1. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (Blaenau Gwent Statutory Officers – 151 Officer, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services) NB: Joint arrangements between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen for the Joint Chief Executive to be established. 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. M. Day 5. W. Hodgins 6. J. Holt 7. G. Humphreys 8. E. Jones 9. J. Millard 10. J. Morgan, J.P. 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors D. Bevan 4. M. Cross 5. G. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Hill 8. D. Rowberry 9. G. Thomas 10. D. Wilkshire 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. M. Cross 6. G. Davies 7. J. Holt 8. C. Smith 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair – To be confirmed 1. Vice Chair Councillor D. Woods 2. Councillors J. Holt 3. C. Smith 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor C. Smith 3. Councillor J. Wilkins 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Vacancy 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Blaenau Gwent Longlisting/Shortlisting – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Blaenau Gwent Appointments Committee – Strategic Directors & Directors - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 *For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor G. Thomas 7. Councillor L. Winnett N.B. Appointments to be made by Group Leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor J. Thomas Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Joint Appointments Committee – Joint Strategic Directors & Directors **For Senior posts (Strategic Directors & Directors) that report to the Joint Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Members (Non?Voting) • Joint Chief Executive; and • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Joint Appointments Committee - Chief Executive Blaenau Gwent Council: 1. Leader of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council 3. One additional non Cabinet Labour Member 4. Two Independent Group Members Torfaen Council: 1. Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council 2. Relevant Cabinet Member for Torfaen County Borough Council 3. Two additional non Cabinet Labour Members 4. One Independent Group Member Advisory Member (Non?Voting) • Joint Assistant Director Workforce Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Member:- Councillor 1. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (Blaenau Gwent Statutory Officers – 151 Officer, Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic Services) NB: Joint arrangements between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen for the Joint Chief Executive to be established. 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor L. Winnett 5. Councillor D. Woods
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RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor H. Trollope Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. J. Hill 5. J. Holt 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. C. Smith 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4.Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor (Chair) C. Smith 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillors L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Hill (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor D. Wilkshire 3. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 3. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 5. Councillor D. Woods Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor (Chair) J. Morgan, J.P. 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Millard 4. Councillor J. Thomas 5. Councillor J. Wilkins 6. Councillor D. Wilkshire Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor J. Gardner Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor H. Trollope Climate Mitigation Councillor J.C. Morgan Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor H. Trollope Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors H. Cunningham 4. J. Hill 5. J. Holt 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. C. Smith 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 3.Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4.Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor (Chair) C. Smith 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillors L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Hill (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor D. Wilkshire 3. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 3. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Councillor J. Gardner 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 5. Councillor D. Woods Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor (Chair) J. Morgan, J.P. 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Millard 4. Councillor J. Thomas 5. Councillor J. Wilkins 6. Councillor D. Wilkshire Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor J. Gardner Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor H. Trollope Climate Mitigation Councillor J.C. Morgan Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
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RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Age Cymru Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Independent Member (Local Authority) Councillor H. Cunningham Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC):- South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Audit & Governance Sub-Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member- Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Councillor J. Thomas Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor M. Day Councillor D. Rowberry G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adults & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Tai Calon Board Councillor E. Jones Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Wellbeing & Communities Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Action Deafness Cymru (formerly The Wales Council for the Deaf) Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Samuel Grainger 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 23/02/2030 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Mr Andrew Rogers 30/08/2027 05/01/2030 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 23/02/2030 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy Vacancy 13/03/2028 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 06/05/2029 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Ms Delyth Pearsall 29/06/2029 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 06/05/2029 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerys Amos 31/08/2028 29/06/2029 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor Jacqueline Thomas Councillor John C Morgan 14/11/2027 29/06/2029 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones Ms Claire Williams 29/06/2029 14/05/2028 29/06/2029 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Mr Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 06/05/2029 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 29/06/2029 05/01/2030 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debbie Field Phil Dando Councillor Helen Cunningham 24/01/2030 10/09/2028 29/06/2029 St. Illtyd’s Primary Councillor Helen Cunningham Barrie Page Debbie Field 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 12/10/2029 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Mary’s Brynmawr CIW Primary Sonia Turner 12/10/2029 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Ms Michelle Davies 29/06/2029 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Councillor John C Morgan Hannah Meyrick 29/06/2029 23/02/2030 11/03/2029 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Councillor G. Davies 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 13/04/2030 Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw Luisa Munro-Morris 27/10/2028 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Daniel Minty 18/11/2026 12/10/2029 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Ms Kerys Beese 04/11/2028 11/03/2029 29/06/2029
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Communities & Wellbeing Age Cymru Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Independent Member (Local Authority) Councillor H. Cunningham Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee (CJC):- South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Audit & Governance Sub-Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member- Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Councillor J. Thomas Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor M. Day Councillor D. Rowberry G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adults & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Tai Calon Board Councillor E. Jones Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adults, Wellbeing & Communities Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Action Deafness Cymru (formerly The Wales Council for the Deaf) Cabinet Member – Adults & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Samuel Grainger 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 23/02/2030 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Mr Andrew Rogers 30/08/2027 05/01/2030 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 23/02/2030 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy Vacancy 13/03/2028 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 06/05/2029 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Ms Delyth Pearsall 29/06/2029 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 06/05/2029 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerys Amos 31/08/2028 29/06/2029 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor Jacqueline Thomas Councillor John C Morgan 14/11/2027 29/06/2029 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones Ms Claire Williams 29/06/2029 14/05/2028 29/06/2029 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Mr Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 06/05/2029 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 29/06/2029 05/01/2030 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debbie Field Phil Dando Councillor Helen Cunningham 24/01/2030 10/09/2028 29/06/2029 St. Illtyd’s Primary Councillor Helen Cunningham Barrie Page Debbie Field 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 12/10/2029 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Mary’s Brynmawr CIW Primary Sonia Turner 12/10/2029 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Ms Michelle Davies 29/06/2029 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Councillor John C Morgan Hannah Meyrick 29/06/2029 23/02/2030 11/03/2029 29/06/2029 12/10/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Councillor G. Davies 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 13/04/2030 Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw Luisa Munro-Morris 27/10/2028 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Daniel Minty 18/11/2026 12/10/2029 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Ms Kerys Beese 04/11/2028 11/03/2029 29/06/2029
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RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: - The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2026/2027 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. - The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: o the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2026 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and o decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
Members considered the report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer. Following a discussion relating to the day that Council meetings were held, it was proposed and seconded that these meetings remain on a Thursday and not take place on a Wednesday, as proposed within the cycle of meetings. A recorded vote was, thereupon, taken in respect of the amended proposal: Members in support of Council meetings remaining on a Thursday – Councillors S. Behr, H. Cunningham, D. Davies, G. Davies, M. Day, J. Hill, J. Holt, L. Parsons, G. Thomas and J. Wilkins. Members opposed to Council meetings remaining on a Thursday – Councillors D. Bevan, K. Chaplin, M. Cross, S. Edmunds, J. Gardner, G. Humphreys, R. Leadbeater, E. Jones, J. Morgan, J.P., J. C. Morgan, D. Rowberry, C. Smith, T. Smith, J. Thomas, S. Thomas, H. Trollope, L. Winnett and D. Woods. Councillor J. Millard abstained from voting. The proposed amendment was not carried and it was, therefore, RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: - The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2026/2027 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. - The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: o the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2026 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and o decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
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RESOLVED that the above appointment be endorsed. Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group It was noted that the above-named Working Group had been disbanded.
Consideration was given to the following:- Advisory Panel for Local Authority Governors The following recommendation was made by the Panel on 14th April, 2026 to appoint in principle: - Councillor Gareth A. Davies – Willowtown Primary School It was, thereupon, unanimously, RESOLVED that the above appointment be endorsed. Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group It was noted that the above-named Working Group had been disbanded.
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.
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