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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 September 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
RESOLVED- That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2024-2025 be approved and that the Local Authority’s improvements in providing services to people in the area, as outlined in the report, be supported.
RESOLVED- (a) That the Corporate Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. (b) That the Social Services Representations, Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillor Stephen Price declared an interest in the above item, as he sat on the Governance and Audit Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Stephen Price remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
RESOLVED- That the assessment Scope and appointments for the Panel Performance Assessment taking place in December 2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Both Councillor Doleman and Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote.
RESOLVED- That Council approve the following: (a) Retain the current 150% Council Tax Premium for second homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (b) Retain the current 200% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (c) Retain the current 300% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes that have been empty for 5 years or more for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/2028. (d) Continue to not apply a discount in respect of second homes and holiday homes and long term unoccupied and unfurnished properties in the prescribed Classes A, B and C for the financial year 2026/2027. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item, as she owns a long-term empty property, which is for sale. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Sian Grady declared a personal interest in the above item, as a close family member owns a long-term empty property. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Grady left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote. As Councillor Sharon Doleman had declared a previous prejudicial interest, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
None.
In the interest of transparency Councillor Stephen Price declared an interest in Agenda Item 9 (i) (Annual Reports 2024/25: Corporate Compliments and Complaints / Social Services Representations, Complaints and Compliments), as he sat on the Governance and Audit Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Stephen Price remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed. In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in Agenda Item 9 (ii) (Panel Performance Assessment Scope and Appointments), as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Both Councillor Doleman and Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote. Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 10 (i) (Council Tax Premiums on Long-term Empty Homes and Second Homes), as she owns a long-term empty property, which is for sale. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Sian Grady declared a personal interest Agenda Item 10 (i) (Council Tax Premiums on Long-term Empty Homes and Second Homes), as a close family member owns a long-term empty property. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Grady left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in Agenda Item 10 (i) (Council Tax Premiums on Long-term Empty Homes and Second Homes), as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did vote. As Councillor Sharon Doleman had declared a previous prejudicial interest, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
None.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 September 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 September 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 9 September 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Leader took the opportunity to thank those Members that had voted for her as Leader of the Council and looked forward to working with all Members in the future. Former Cabinet Members were thanked for their service, especially the former Leader, Councillor Charlie McCoubrey, for his dedication to the role.
The Chief Executive took the opportunity to highlight the work undertaken by the former Leader, Councillor Charlie McCoubrey, and the responsibility of the role.
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RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
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RESOLVED- That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2024-2025 be approved and that the Local Authority’s improvements in providing services to people in the area, as outlined in the report, be supported.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources sought approval of the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2024-2025. The Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 3 September 2025 and supported the recommendations. Members supported the report and noted that the public were unaware of the wide range of services provided by Social Care until they were required. RESOLVED- That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2024-2025 be approved and that the Local Authority’s improvements in providing services to people in the area, as outlined in the report, be supported.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the Corporate Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. (b) That the Social Services Representations, Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillor Stephen Price declared an interest in the above item, as he sat on the Governance and Audit Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Stephen Price remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
The Cabinet Member for Housing, Regulatory and Audit sought approval of the Corporate Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025, together with the Social Services Representations, Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025. It was noted that the Council were below the All Wales Average in terms of complaints and that actions had been included where improvements were required. RESOLVED- (a) That the Corporate Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. (b) That the Social Services Representations, Complaints and Compliments Annual Report 2024/2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillor Stephen Price declared an interest in the above item, as he sat on the Governance and Audit Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Stephen Price remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed.
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RESOLVED- That the assessment Scope and appointments for the Panel Performance Assessment taking place in December 2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Both Councillor Doleman and Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote.
The Cabinet Member Culture, Leisure and Governance Services sought approval for the Panel Performance Assessment Scope, together with the appointments to the Panel. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 6 October 2025 and supported the recommendations. The Chief Executive advised that those appointed to the Panel were experienced and would provide challenge, which was the purpose of the process in terms of what the Council did well and where improvements could be made. RESOLVED- That the assessment Scope and appointments for the Panel Performance Assessment taking place in December 2025 be approved. Note: In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Both Councillor Doleman and Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote.
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RESOLVED- That Council approve the following: (a) Retain the current 150% Council Tax Premium for second homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (b) Retain the current 200% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (c) Retain the current 300% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes that have been empty for 5 years or more for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/2028. (d) Continue to not apply a discount in respect of second homes and holiday homes and long term unoccupied and unfurnished properties in the prescribed Classes A, B and C for the financial year 2026/2027. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item, as she owns a long-term empty property, which is for sale. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Sian Grady declared a personal interest in the above item, as a close family member owns a long-term empty property. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Grady left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote. As Councillor Sharon Doleman had declared a previous prejudicial interest, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning requested that Cabinet support a number of recommendations to Council for approval in relation to Council Tax Premiums on Second and Long-Term Empty Homes. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 6 October 2025 and supported the recommendations. Discussion ensued as follows: · There was a housing crisis across Wales and the premiums were one measure that the Welsh Government provided to tackle the issue. · There was currently an anomaly whereby visitors were staying in holiday homes/second homes and local residents, who had been made homeless, had been housed in hotels. · There was a range of support available for owners of long-term empty properties, including grants and loans, to bring those properties back into use for local people. · A Member of the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered that it was a blunt instrument to use against holiday home businesses and referred to the presentation by Mr Gary Pritchard, a holiday let business owner, at the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to the financial challenges facing holiday home-owners. · In relation to the above, the Cabinet Member advised that the Welsh Government was holding a consultation on the ‘proposals to refine the way in which the criteria used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes are applied’. The outcome of which would be reviewed in terms of any flexibility in the measures. RESOLVED- That Council approve the following: (a) Retain the current 150% Council Tax Premium for second homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (b) Retain the current 200% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes for financial years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028. (c) Retain the current 300% Council Tax Premium for long term empty homes that have been empty for 5 years or more for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/2028. (d) Continue to not apply a discount in respect of second homes and holiday homes and long term unoccupied and unfurnished properties in the prescribed Classes A, B and C for the financial year 2026/2027. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item, as she owns a long-term empty property, which is for sale. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. Councillor Sian Grady declared a personal interest in the above item, as a close family member owns a long-term empty property. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Grady left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon. In the interest of transparency Councillors Sharon Doleman and Aaron Wynne declared an interest in the above item, as they had both sat on the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee when the item was discussed and had subsequently been appointed to the Cabinet. Councillor Wynne remained in the meeting whilst the item was discussed but did not vote. As Councillor Sharon Doleman had declared a previous prejudicial interest, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the item was discussed and voted upon.
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RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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