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RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Objections Report, associated documents and course of action, to implement the proposal for September 2027 be accepted. The meeting was paused for a two-minute recess at this juncture in the proceedings.
RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Proposed Forward Work Programme for Council for 2026-2027 be agreed.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the ‘scrutiny activity’ that had been undertaken by each Scrutiny Committee during 2025/2026 be approved; and - the report be published on the Blaenau Gwent website, following translation of the document.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to approval by Torfaen Council: - the Joint Scrutiny Protocol (attached as Appendix 1) be adopted; and - authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer (in consultation with the Members Constitution Working Party) to make the necessary changes to the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the proposed five-year Strategic Capital Programme be approved and in doing so: · The revised 2026/2027 Capital Programme for implementation, noting the identified in-year funding shortfall of £0.45m and the need for continued active management to ensure affordability and deliverability, be approved. · The indicative allocations for 2027/2028 to 2030/2031 as proposed, recognising that the programme would remain subject to regular review, refinement and, where necessary, reprofiling or reprioritisation in response to confirmed funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities, be agreed. · The overall funding shortfall of £0.8m across the life of the programme and the requirement for robust and ongoing financial management, monitoring and challenge to ensure the programme remained affordable, deliverable and aligned to Council priorities, be acknowledged. · The inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to the report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability, prioritisation and value for money, be endorsed. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following arrangements to support effective in-year management of the Strategic Capital Programme be approved: · Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Corporate Resources, in their role as Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make any necessary in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme to reflect confirmed funding changes, revised cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements and any other affordability or deliverability considerations, subject to such adjustments remaining within the overall approved resources and governance framework. The ongoing requirement to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, manage emerging cost and delivery pressures be noted and ensures that the Strategic Capital Programme remained affordable, deliverable and demonstrably aligned to the Council’s strategic priorities, be noted.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Fees and Charges Policy at Appendix 1 be approved.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to Torfaen Council formally confirming their decision to enter the Collaboration Agreement to prepare a Joint Blaenau Gwent/Torfaen Local Development Plan, the following be approved:- - The terms of reference (including the composition) of the Joint Planning Policy Panel as set out in Appendix 1. - The appointment of seven Members of the Council to serve on the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any necessary changes to the Constitution to reflect the establishment of the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Joint Chief Planning Officer and Chief Legal Officer be authorised to agree and conclude all necessary agreements relating to the collaboration between the Councils to deliver the Joint Local Development Plan.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the draft Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) attached at Appendix 1 be approved for formal public consultation for 6 weeks; - it was noted that Officers would present a further report including all comments received as part of the consultation along with a revised final Delivery Agreement for consideration by both Councils before submission to the Welsh Government for agreement and publication thereafter (estimated December 2026); and - it was agreed to delegate to the Blaenau Gwent Interim Development Plans Team Manager any final minor amendments / corrections to the draft Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) prior to formal public consultation.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Resource and Waste Strategy 2026-2031 be approved and adopted. Councillor J. Holt left the meeting at this juncture.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the removal of the de-minimis level for capital expenditure for Community Grants (Members Choice) be agreed; - the allocation of £20,000 for Blaina Skate Park and £4,068 for Sirhowy Hills Woodlands, as set out in Appendices 2 and 3 be approved in principle. Approval in principle would be subject to confirmation that the final project details, including any asset purchase or site enhancement, meet the Community Capital Grant criteria and represent eligible capital expenditure; - the allocation of £5,000 for the Community Garden and Back Lane Improvement Project be approved, as set out in Appendix 4, and £20,000 for the New Roof and Solar Panels project at Tredegar Ironsides RFC, as set out in Appendix 5; and - funding would be released only when the Council had received appropriate evidence of eligible spend, confirmation that the funding would be used for the approved purpose, and assurance that standard grant conditions and delivery requirements had been met.
RESOLVED that Council: Ø Work with partners locally, regionally and nationally who share our commitment to delivering appropriate support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. Ø Request that the Leader of the Council write to the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for education, urging the Welsh Government to ensure that the full value of any SEND or ALN-related consequential funding received from the UK Government is allocated to Welsh local authorities. Ø Request that the letter highlights the particular financial pressures facing Blaenau Gwent’s schools and education services and calls for funding to be distributed fairly, transparently and according to levels of need. Ø Request that copies of the letter were sent to the Members of the Senedd representing Blaenau Gwent, the Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, all members of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, all schools within the borough and the Blaenau Gwent Schools Budget Forum.
RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Panel be agreed: Councillors Derrick Bevan, John Hill, Julie Holt, Ellen Jones, Diane Rowberry, Chris Smith, Dean Woods MEMBERS’ ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR WORKING GROUP RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Working Group be agreed: Councillors P. Baldwin, J. Gardner, G. A. Davies, W. Hodgins, J. Holt, G. Humphreys, T. Smith, S. Thomas, J. Wilkins, L. Winnett Corporate Parenting Board RESOLVED that the appointment of Councillor Julie Holt to the above-named Board be approved. Ethics & Standards Committee RESOLVED that the appointment of Kyleigh Davies to the Ethics & Standards Committee be approved.
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: - Councillor J. Gardner - The Head of Governance & Assurance
The following declarations of interest were reported: Item No. 5: Proposal to Decrease the Capacity at ALC Primary Phase – Objections Report Councillor J. C. Morgan The Member remained in the meeting whilst this item of business was considered but took no part in the debate or the vote on the matter. Item No. 45: Proposal to Initiate Disposal of Part of Charitable Land Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. The Member remained in the meeting whilst this item of business was considered.
Condolences Condolences were expressed to the family of teenager, Lilly Jones from Blaina. Thoughts and prayers were with the family at this truly devasting time. Members and officers paid their respects with a one minute silence. Congratulations Congratulations were extended to: Ø Tredegar Town Band on their success at the 2026 European Brass Band Championship which had reinforced its position among the elite of global brass banding with a superb performance held on 24–25 April 2026 in Linz, Austria. The band competed against the very best ensembles from across Europe and the Welsh band achieved an outstanding 3rd place overall, securing a coveted podium finish at one of the most prestigious contests in the brass band calendar. Ø Cameron Congreve from Nantyglo who had recently achieved his first cap playing for the Wales Football Senior Men’s Team. Ø Ged Musto from Brynithel on his incredible achievement of beating 450 top personal trainers to win the Wales Personal Trainer of the Year 2026-2027. Ø Rosie Richards, granddaughter of Councillor John C Morgan, who had been an acclaimed gymnast for many years, but had now entered the Welsh Junior Weightlifting Championships and had won her weight class, lifting over twice her body weight while at the time setting a new Welsh record. Rosie was also ranked No 1 in the U.K. in her weight class. St David’s Day – 1st March, 2027 It was noted that the invitation that had been forwarded to the Prince of Wales to attend the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Marine Colliery Mining Disaster in 2027 had been acknowledged and would be considered in due course.
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RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Objections Report, associated documents and course of action, to implement the proposal for September 2027 be accepted. The meeting was paused for a two-minute recess at this juncture in the proceedings.
Councillor J. C. Morgan declared an interest in this item. The Member remained in the meeting whilst the item of business was considered but took no part in the debate or the vote on the matter. At the invitation of the Chair, the Monitoring Officer placed before Council the following resolution: That Council considered Item 5 under the Provisions of Paragraph 25 of the Local Authorities Executive Arrangements, Functions and Responsibilities Wales Regulations 2013. The purpose for bringing this resolution was to refer the decision for Council determination as opposed to Cabinet, in view of the importance of the proposal, it was considered appropriate that the decision was made with the benefit of wider participation by elected Members. Following concerns raised, a recorded vote was requested in respect of the resolution. In Support of Passing the Resolution: Councillors P. Baldwin, D. Bevan, K. Chaplin, M. Cross, D. Davies, G. A. Davies, S. Edmunds, J. Hill, W. Hodgins, J. Holt, G. Humphreys, R. Leadbeater, E. Jones, J. Morgan, J.P., J. P. Morgan, L. Parsons, D. Rowberry, C. Smith, T. Smith, G. Thomas, J. Thomas, S. Thomas, H. Trollope, J. Wilkins, D. Wilkshire, L. Winnett and D. Woods. Against Passing the Resolution: Councillor M. Day. Councillors S. Behr and H. Cunningham abstained from voting. Councillor J. C. Morgan did not participate in the vote. The Resolution was, therefore, passed. Consideration was given to the report of the Chief Education Officer. The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families spoke in detail to the report and concluded by proposing that Option 1 be agreed. Following a lengthy debate when officers responded to questions and concerns raised, a recorded vote in respect of the options was requested. In Support of Option 1 – Councillors P. Baldwin, D. Bevan, M. Cross, S. Edmunds, G. Humphreys, E. Jones, J. Morgan, J.P., D. Rowberry, C. Smith, T. Smith, J. Thomas, S. Thomas, H. Trollope, D. Wilkshire, L. Winnett and D. Woods. In Support of Option 2 – Councillors S. Behr, K. Chaplin, H. Cunningham, D. Davies, G. A. Davies, M. Day, J. Hill, W. Hodgins, J. Holt, R. Leadbeater, J. P. Morgan, L. Parsons, G. Thomas and J. Wilkins. Councillor J. C. Morgan did not participate in the vote. Option 1 was, therefore, carried. RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Objections Report, associated documents and course of action, to implement the proposal for September 2027 be accepted. The meeting was paused for a two-minute recess at this juncture in the proceedings.
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RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
The Decision Book for the period November 2025 – June 2026 was submitted for consideration, whereupon: Ordinary Meeting of the Council – 5th March, 2026 Members Supplementary Question Re: Llanhilleth Pithead Baths A Member referred to the above and advised that the demolition of the Pithead Baths as indicated based on information provided at the time, was no longer scheduled to be demolished in August and, thereupon, invited the Cabinet Member for Economy & Place to meet with Llanhilleth residents in the spirit of accountability and partnership. It was unanimously, RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
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RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved.
Ordinary Meeting of the Council – 5th March, 2026 Members Supplementary Question Re: Llanhilleth Pithead Baths A Member referred to the above and advised that the demolition of the Pithead Baths as indicated based on information provided at the time, was no longer scheduled to be demolished in August and, thereupon, invited the Cabinet Member for Economy & Place to meet with Llanhilleth residents in the spirit of accountability and partnership. RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing, that the decisions be approved.
Agreed.
Agreed.
Agreed.
There were no questions received from Members.
There were no questions submitted by members of the public.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Proposed Forward Work Programme for Council for 2026-2027 be agreed.
Members considered the report of the Democratic Officer. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Proposed Forward Work Programme for Council for 2026-2027 be agreed.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the ‘scrutiny activity’ that had been undertaken by each Scrutiny Committee during 2025/2026 be approved; and - the report be published on the Blaenau Gwent website, following translation of the document.
Consideration was given to the report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the ‘scrutiny activity’ that had been undertaken by each Scrutiny Committee during 2025/2026 be approved; and - the report be published on the Blaenau Gwent website, following translation of the document.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to approval by Torfaen Council: - the Joint Scrutiny Protocol (attached as Appendix 1) be adopted; and - authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer (in consultation with the Members Constitution Working Party) to make the necessary changes to the Council’s Constitution.
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Governance & Assurance. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to approval by Torfaen Council: - the Joint Scrutiny Protocol (attached as Appendix 1) be adopted; and - authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer (in consultation with the Members Constitution Working Party) to make the necessary changes to the Council’s Constitution.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the proposed five-year Strategic Capital Programme be approved and in doing so: · The revised 2026/2027 Capital Programme for implementation, noting the identified in-year funding shortfall of £0.45m and the need for continued active management to ensure affordability and deliverability, be approved. · The indicative allocations for 2027/2028 to 2030/2031 as proposed, recognising that the programme would remain subject to regular review, refinement and, where necessary, reprofiling or reprioritisation in response to confirmed funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities, be agreed. · The overall funding shortfall of £0.8m across the life of the programme and the requirement for robust and ongoing financial management, monitoring and challenge to ensure the programme remained affordable, deliverable and aligned to Council priorities, be acknowledged. · The inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to the report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability, prioritisation and value for money, be endorsed. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following arrangements to support effective in-year management of the Strategic Capital Programme be approved: · Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Corporate Resources, in their role as Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make any necessary in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme to reflect confirmed funding changes, revised cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements and any other affordability or deliverability considerations, subject to such adjustments remaining within the overall approved resources and governance framework. The ongoing requirement to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, manage emerging cost and delivery pressures be noted and ensures that the Strategic Capital Programme remained affordable, deliverable and demonstrably aligned to the Council’s strategic priorities, be noted.
The report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Resources was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the proposed five-year Strategic Capital Programme be approved and in doing so: · The revised 2026/2027 Capital Programme for implementation, noting the identified in-year funding shortfall of £0.45m and the need for continued active management to ensure affordability and deliverability, be approved. · The indicative allocations for 2027/2028 to 2030/2031 as proposed, recognising that the programme would remain subject to regular review, refinement and, where necessary, reprofiling or reprioritisation in response to confirmed funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities, be agreed. · The overall funding shortfall of £0.8m across the life of the programme and the requirement for robust and ongoing financial management, monitoring and challenge to ensure the programme remained affordable, deliverable and aligned to Council priorities, be acknowledged. · The inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to the report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability, prioritisation and value for money, be endorsed. FURTHER RESOLVED that the following arrangements to support effective in-year management of the Strategic Capital Programme be approved: · Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Corporate Resources, in their role as Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make any necessary in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme to reflect confirmed funding changes, revised cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements and any other affordability or deliverability considerations, subject to such adjustments remaining within the overall approved resources and governance framework. The ongoing requirement to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, manage emerging cost and delivery pressures be noted and ensures that the Strategic Capital Programme remained affordable, deliverable and demonstrably aligned to the Council’s strategic priorities, be noted.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Fees and Charges Policy at Appendix 1 be approved.
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Resources. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Fees and Charges Policy at Appendix 1 be approved.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to Torfaen Council formally confirming their decision to enter the Collaboration Agreement to prepare a Joint Blaenau Gwent/Torfaen Local Development Plan, the following be approved:- - The terms of reference (including the composition) of the Joint Planning Policy Panel as set out in Appendix 1. - The appointment of seven Members of the Council to serve on the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any necessary changes to the Constitution to reflect the establishment of the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Joint Chief Planning Officer and Chief Legal Officer be authorised to agree and conclude all necessary agreements relating to the collaboration between the Councils to deliver the Joint Local Development Plan.
The report of the Interim Director of Place - Planning, Building Control & Climate Change was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and subject to Torfaen Council formally confirming their decision to enter the Collaboration Agreement to prepare a Joint Blaenau Gwent/Torfaen Local Development Plan, the following be approved:- - The terms of reference (including the composition) of the Joint Planning Policy Panel as set out in Appendix 1. - The appointment of seven Members of the Council to serve on the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any necessary changes to the Constitution to reflect the establishment of the Joint Planning Policy Panel. - The Joint Chief Planning Officer and Chief Legal Officer be authorised to agree and conclude all necessary agreements relating to the collaboration between the Councils to deliver the Joint Local Development Plan.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the draft Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) attached at Appendix 1 be approved for formal public consultation for 6 weeks; - it was noted that Officers would present a further report including all comments received as part of the consultation along with a revised final Delivery Agreement for consideration by both Councils before submission to the Welsh Government for agreement and publication thereafter (estimated December 2026); and - it was agreed to delegate to the Blaenau Gwent Interim Development Plans Team Manager any final minor amendments / corrections to the draft Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) prior to formal public consultation.
The report of Interim Director of Place – Planning, Building Control & Climate Change was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the draft Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) attached at Appendix 1 be approved for formal public consultation for 6 weeks; - it was noted that Officers would present a further report including all comments received as part of the consultation along with a revised final Delivery Agreement for consideration by both Councils before submission to the Welsh Government for agreement and publication thereafter (estimated December 2026); and - it was agreed to delegate to the Blaenau Gwent Interim Development Plans Team Manager any final minor amendments / corrections to the draft Joint Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (2026-2041) prior to formal public consultation.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Resource and Waste Strategy 2026-2031 be approved and adopted. Councillor J. Holt left the meeting at this juncture.
Consideration was given to the report of the Service Manager, Neighbourhood and Community Services. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the Resource and Waste Strategy 2026-2031 be approved and adopted. Councillor J. Holt left the meeting at this juncture.
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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the removal of the de-minimis level for capital expenditure for Community Grants (Members Choice) be agreed; - the allocation of £20,000 for Blaina Skate Park and £4,068 for Sirhowy Hills Woodlands, as set out in Appendices 2 and 3 be approved in principle. Approval in principle would be subject to confirmation that the final project details, including any asset purchase or site enhancement, meet the Community Capital Grant criteria and represent eligible capital expenditure; - the allocation of £5,000 for the Community Garden and Back Lane Improvement Project be approved, as set out in Appendix 4, and £20,000 for the New Roof and Solar Panels project at Tredegar Ironsides RFC, as set out in Appendix 5; and - funding would be released only when the Council had received appropriate evidence of eligible spend, confirmation that the funding would be used for the approved purpose, and assurance that standard grant conditions and delivery requirements had been met.
Due to the need to consider the following item as a matter of urgency, the Presiding Member of the Council confirmed that the following matter could be considered under the Provisions of Paragraph 4(b), Section 100(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972. Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director of Corporate Resources. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and - the removal of the de-minimis level for capital expenditure for Community Grants (Members Choice) be agreed; - the allocation of £20,000 for Blaina Skate Park and £4,068 for Sirhowy Hills Woodlands, as set out in Appendices 2 and 3 be approved in principle. Approval in principle would be subject to confirmation that the final project details, including any asset purchase or site enhancement, meet the Community Capital Grant criteria and represent eligible capital expenditure; - the allocation of £5,000 for the Community Garden and Back Lane Improvement Project be approved, as set out in Appendix 4, and £20,000 for the New Roof and Solar Panels project at Tredegar Ironsides RFC, as set out in Appendix 5; and - funding would be released only when the Council had received appropriate evidence of eligible spend, confirmation that the funding would be used for the approved purpose, and assurance that standard grant conditions and delivery requirements had been met.
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RESOLVED that Council: Ø Work with partners locally, regionally and nationally who share our commitment to delivering appropriate support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. Ø Request that the Leader of the Council write to the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for education, urging the Welsh Government to ensure that the full value of any SEND or ALN-related consequential funding received from the UK Government is allocated to Welsh local authorities. Ø Request that the letter highlights the particular financial pressures facing Blaenau Gwent’s schools and education services and calls for funding to be distributed fairly, transparently and according to levels of need. Ø Request that copies of the letter were sent to the Members of the Senedd representing Blaenau Gwent, the Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, all members of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, all schools within the borough and the Blaenau Gwent Schools Budget Forum.
Due to the need to consider the following item as a matter of urgency, the Presiding Member of the Council confirmed that the following matter could be considered under the Provisions of Paragraph 4(b), Section 100(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972. Consideration was given to the above-named Motion. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that Council: Ø Work with partners locally, regionally and nationally who share our commitment to delivering appropriate support for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. Ø Request that the Leader of the Council write to the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary responsible for education, urging the Welsh Government to ensure that the full value of any SEND or ALN-related consequential funding received from the UK Government is allocated to Welsh local authorities. Ø Request that the letter highlights the particular financial pressures facing Blaenau Gwent’s schools and education services and calls for funding to be distributed fairly, transparently and according to levels of need. Ø Request that copies of the letter were sent to the Members of the Senedd representing Blaenau Gwent, the Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, all members of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, all schools within the borough and the Blaenau Gwent Schools Budget Forum.
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RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Panel be agreed: Councillors Derrick Bevan, John Hill, Julie Holt, Ellen Jones, Diane Rowberry, Chris Smith, Dean Woods MEMBERS’ ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR WORKING GROUP RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Working Group be agreed: Councillors P. Baldwin, J. Gardner, G. A. Davies, W. Hodgins, J. Holt, G. Humphreys, T. Smith, S. Thomas, J. Wilkins, L. Winnett Corporate Parenting Board RESOLVED that the appointment of Councillor Julie Holt to the above-named Board be approved. Ethics & Standards Committee RESOLVED that the appointment of Kyleigh Davies to the Ethics & Standards Committee be approved.
Consideration was given to:- Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen Joint Planning Policy Panel – 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Panel be agreed: Councillors Derrick Bevan, John Hill, Julie Holt, Ellen Jones, Diane Rowberry, Chris Smith, Dean Woods MEMBERS’ ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR WORKING GROUP RESOLVED that the appointment of the following Members to the above-named Working Group be agreed: Councillors P. Baldwin, J. Gardner, G. A. Davies, W. Hodgins, J. Holt, G. Humphreys, T. Smith, S. Thomas, J. Wilkins, L. Winnett Corporate Parenting Board RESOLVED that the appointment of Councillor Julie Holt to the above-named Board be approved. Ethics & Standards Committee RESOLVED that the appointment of Kyleigh Davies to the Ethics & Standards Committee be approved.
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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.
To receive and consider the following reports which in the opinion of the proper officer were exempt items taking into account consideration of the public interest test and that the press and public should be excluded from the meeting (the reason for the decision for the exemption was available on a schedule maintained by the proper officer).
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