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Resolved that: The draft Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 5 November 2024 be amended to record that Councillor Louise Minett Vokes was in attendance.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Meeting held 13 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 20 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Objections and Appeals Sub Committee held 25 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: Taking into account the number of properties in each valuation band, discounts, reductions for disabilities and future likely changes in the valuation list, the following resolution be approved: That pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for 2025/26 shall be 18,898.13 (18,943.92 - 2024/25) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog & Trelewis Community Council for 2025/26 shall be 1,191.20 (1,176.03 - 2024/25).
Resolved that: The Policy on the award of: Mandatory, Discretionary Rate Relief, Hardship Relief & Part Occupied Relief under Section 44A, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 That the report 2023/24 is accepted, ratified and approved. 2.2 Consideration of actions to address the shortfalls be approved. 2.3 The bringing of a revised library strategy in March 2025 be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The giving of delegated power to the Head of Public Protection and the Environmental Health Manager to appoint suitably qualified Officers to act as inspectors under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.2 The giving of delegated power to authorised and suitably qualified Officers appointed as inspectors in accordance with 2.1 above to institute legal proceedings as an inspector under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.3 The institution of any proceedings in accordance with 2.2 shall be exercised following consultation with the Head of Public Protection/Environmental Health Manager and after taking into account the Code for Crown Prosecutors, be approved. 2.4 An indemnity confirming that pursuant to section 26 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 it is the policy of this authority to indemnify inspectors appointed under that Act against the whole of any damages and costs or expenses which may be involved, if the authority is satisfied that the inspector honestly believed that the act complained of was within their powers and that their duty as an inspector entitled them to do it, providing the inspector was not wilfully acting against instructions, be approved. 2.5 The constitution be amended adding the resolutions detailed at 2.1 to 2.4 and all existing constitution delegations under Part 1 of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to the non-executive delegations at Section 14 Appendix 4 Scheme C Part III, be approved.
Resolved that: The Public Protection Compliance and Enforcement Policy be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-28, to come into force on 31st January 2025, be approved. 2.2 The no-casinos resolution for 2025-28 be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s on-going Scrutiny Improvement Programme and actions/progress made as detailed in this report, be noted. 2.2 The Annual Scrutiny Report for 2023-2024 be approved.
Resolved that: The Actions to alleviate hardship of Merthyr Tydfil residents taken by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Group Leaders of all parties be ratified.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Apologies were received from Councillors J Jenkins, J Davies and M Symonds.
Cllr D Hughes declared an interest in item 10 and 13.
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Resolved that: The draft Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 5 November 2024 be amended to record that Councillor Louise Minett Vokes was in attendance.
Resolved that: The draft Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 5 November 2024 be amended to record that Councillor Louise Minett Vokes was in attendance.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 6 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Meeting held 13 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Meeting held 13 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 20 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 20 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Objections and Appeals Sub Committee held 25 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Objections and Appeals Sub Committee held 25 November 2024 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: Taking into account the number of properties in each valuation band, discounts, reductions for disabilities and future likely changes in the valuation list, the following resolution be approved: That pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for 2025/26 shall be 18,898.13 (18,943.92 - 2024/25) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog & Trelewis Community Council for 2025/26 shall be 1,191.20 (1,176.03 - 2024/25).
Cllr A Williams-Price introduced the report. Questions were raised regarding the Medium-Term Financial Plan and whether the houses being planned/developed are considered. No comments were raised. Resolved that: Taking into account the number of properties in each valuation band, discounts, reductions for disabilities and future likely changes in the valuation list, the following resolution be approved: That pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for 2025/26 shall be 18,898.13 (18,943.92 - 2024/25) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog & Trelewis Community Council for 2025/26 shall be 1,191.20 (1,176.03 - 2024/25).
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Resolved that: The Policy on the award of: Mandatory, Discretionary Rate Relief, Hardship Relief & Part Occupied Relief under Section 44A, be approved.
Declaration of Interest Councillor D Hughes, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Cllr A Williams-Price introduced the report. Resolved that: The Policy on the award of: Mandatory, Discretionary Rate Relief, Hardship Relief & Part Occupied Relief under Section 44A, be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 That the report 2023/24 is accepted, ratified and approved. 2.2 Consideration of actions to address the shortfalls be approved. 2.3 The bringing of a revised library strategy in March 2025 be approved.
Cllr G Lewis introduced the report. Questions were raised regarding staffing, volunteering and the use of technology in libraries. Further comments were made regarding the recruitment of staff and the importance of libraries, and it was Resolved that: 2.1 That the report 2023/24 is accepted, ratified and approved. 2.2 Consideration of actions to address the shortfalls be approved. 2.3 The bringing of a revised library strategy in March 2025 be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The giving of delegated power to the Head of Public Protection and the Environmental Health Manager to appoint suitably qualified Officers to act as inspectors under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.2 The giving of delegated power to authorised and suitably qualified Officers appointed as inspectors in accordance with 2.1 above to institute legal proceedings as an inspector under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.3 The institution of any proceedings in accordance with 2.2 shall be exercised following consultation with the Head of Public Protection/Environmental Health Manager and after taking into account the Code for Crown Prosecutors, be approved. 2.4 An indemnity confirming that pursuant to section 26 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 it is the policy of this authority to indemnify inspectors appointed under that Act against the whole of any damages and costs or expenses which may be involved, if the authority is satisfied that the inspector honestly believed that the act complained of was within their powers and that their duty as an inspector entitled them to do it, providing the inspector was not wilfully acting against instructions, be approved. 2.5 The constitution be amended adding the resolutions detailed at 2.1 to 2.4 and all existing constitution delegations under Part 1 of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to the non-executive delegations at Section 14 Appendix 4 Scheme C Part III, be approved.
Councillor J Scriven introduced the report. Questions were asked regarding the remit and inspectors. Resolved that: 2.1 The giving of delegated power to the Head of Public Protection and the Environmental Health Manager to appoint suitably qualified Officers to act as inspectors under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.2 The giving of delegated power to authorised and suitably qualified Officers appointed as inspectors in accordance with 2.1 above to institute legal proceedings as an inspector under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, be approved. 2.3 The institution of any proceedings in accordance with 2.2 shall be exercised following consultation with the Head of Public Protection/Environmental Health Manager and after taking into account the Code for Crown Prosecutors, be approved. 2.4 An indemnity confirming that pursuant to section 26 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 it is the policy of this authority to indemnify inspectors appointed under that Act against the whole of any damages and costs or expenses which may be involved, if the authority is satisfied that the inspector honestly believed that the act complained of was within their powers and that their duty as an inspector entitled them to do it, providing the inspector was not wilfully acting against instructions, be approved. 2.5 The constitution be amended adding the resolutions detailed at 2.1 to 2.4 and all existing constitution delegations under Part 1 of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to the non-executive delegations at Section 14 Appendix 4 Scheme C Part III, be approved.
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Resolved that: The Public Protection Compliance and Enforcement Policy be approved.
Declaration of Interest Councillor D Hughes, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Councillor J Scriven introduced the report. Resolved that: The Public Protection Compliance and Enforcement Policy be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-28, to come into force on 31st January 2025, be approved. 2.2 The no-casinos resolution for 2025-28 be approved.
Councillor J Scriven introduced the report. Comments were made regarding the effects of gambling addictions. Councillor J Scriven thanked Alyn Owen for his work over the years and extended very best wishes for the future. Resolved that: 2.1 The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-28, to come into force on 31st January 2025, be approved. 2.2 The no-casinos resolution for 2025-28 be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s on-going Scrutiny Improvement Programme and actions/progress made as detailed in this report, be noted. 2.2 The Annual Scrutiny Report for 2023-2024 be approved.
Cllr A Williams-Price introduced the report. Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s on-going Scrutiny Improvement Programme and actions/progress made as detailed in this report, be noted. 2.2 The Annual Scrutiny Report for 2023-2024 be approved.
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Resolved that: The Actions to alleviate hardship of Merthyr Tydfil residents taken by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Group Leaders of all parties be ratified.
Cllr B Carter introduced the report. Questions were raised regarding the financial implicationsin terms of the earmarked reserves. Comments were made regarding the impact of weather on properties. Resolved that: The Actions to alleviate hardship of Merthyr Tydfil residents taken by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Group Leaders of all parties be ratified.
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Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Storm Bert Update Councillor B Carter provided an update regarding Storm Bert, noting how staff and councillors worked closely with communities to provide support and assistance. Councillor B Carter then extended his thanks to all those who worked during this time and reminded everyone of the financial support available. Councillor B Carter provided an update regarding the sinkhole and extended his thanks to the Head of Highways Carwyn Morris and his team. Retirement of the Deputy Chief Executive The Chair advised that this was the last Full Council Meeting for Alyn Owen Deputy Chief Executive and extended very best wishes for the future and thanked him for his work over the years. A number of Members also paid tribute to Alyn Owen for his work over the years.
No Communications were received from Their Worship the Mayor.
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