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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 1 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 4 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 7 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 8 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 28 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 29 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee held 12 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting and Mayor's Installation held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 22 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: 2.1 The outline Transformation Programme and outline Annual Delivery Plan, be approved.
Resolved that: The report be deferred to the next Full Council Meeting held on the 9th of July.
Resolved that: 2.1 The implementation of an annual Cabinet Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be noted. 2.2. The implementation of an annual Communications and Engagement Forward Plan, to include the implementation of the WLGA National Resident’s Survey, and the rebranding and redevelopment of the Citizen’s Panel be noted. 2.3 The implementation of an annual Council Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2025/2026 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix One be approved. 2.2 The Provisional Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2026/2027 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix Two be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The appointment of members to scrutiny committees as contained within the report be approved. 2.2 The granting of delegated authority to the Political Leaders to fill vacancies that may occur during the municipal year, and these amendments be updated on the Council’s website, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The additional net budget requirement outlined in paragraph 4.3 of the report be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The Audited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, being the financial year ended 31st March 2024, be approved. 2.2 The Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Representations regarding the 2023/24 Financial Statements be approved and communicated to the Appointed Auditor.
Resolved that: 2.1 The updated Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy, Anti Money Laundering Policy and Anti-Tax Evasion Policy 2025/26 to 2028/29, be approved. 2.2 The updated Counter Fraud Strategy and Framework 2025/26 to 2028/29 be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2024-25 be approved.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs D Isaac, J Davies and K Gibbs.
Declarations of Interest were received from: · Cllr A Barry declared a personal and prejudicial interest in items 29 and 30 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the items. · Cllr D Hughes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in items 29 and 30 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the items. Cllrs L Minett-Vokes and L Davies declared an interest after the debate on item 29 and left the meeting before the vote. · Cllr L Minett-Vokes declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 30 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the item. · Cllr L Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 30 and will leave the meeting for the consideration of the item. Non-prejudicial declarations of interest were also made by the following Councillors: · Cllr L Mytton declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr G Thomas declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr C Jones declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr B Smith declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr G Preston declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr C Tovey declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29. · Cllr G Richards declared a non-prejudicial interest in Item 29.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 26 March 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 1 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 1 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 2 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 4 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 4 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 7 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 7 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 8 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 8 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 9 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 28 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 28 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 29 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 29 April 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee held 12 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee held 12 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting and Mayor's Installation held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Annual General Meeting and Mayor's Installation held 14 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
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Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 22 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 22 May 2025 be accepted as a correct record.
Councillor L Mytton referred the Council to the Notice of Motion as detailed in Item 22 of the agenda in relation to the Relocation of the Acute Stroke Unit and read out the Motion in full. This Motion was then seconded by Councillor G Thomas. Discussions were held and comments were made by Members, after which it was agreed that the Leader of the Council write to the Chair and Chief Executive of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The outline Transformation Programme and outline Annual Delivery Plan, be approved.
Cllr D Sammon presented the report. In response to questions from elected members: · The Cabinet Member explained that the workshops in June are for Officers and Cabinet Members. · The Officer noted that there have been conversations with Trade Unions, and that they will be involved in workshops going forward. · The Cabinet Member and Officer provided details regarding the organisation Local Partnerships, and the initial costs. · The Chief Executive and the Director of Governance and Resources explained the processes of the Transformation Programme. Comments were made regarding the outcomes of the projects and what they could achieve. Resolved that: 2.1 The outline Transformation Programme and outline Annual Delivery Plan, be approved.
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Resolved that: The report be deferred to the next Full Council Meeting held on the 9th of July.
Cllr D Sammon informed the Committee of amendments to the report. Cllr D Sammon noted that Paragraph 6 of Appendix 4 to Section 19 would be removed as it is already present in the Constitution. The Senior Solicitor then provided an update to Council, noting further amendments to the report. Cllr D Sammon then presented the report. In response to a question from an elected member, the Officer explained the first stage of the Local Resolution Process. Cllr D Hughes then proposed that due to the number of amendments, the report should be deferred to the next Full Council Meeting. Comments were made regarding the amendments to the report, and it was Resolved that: The report be deferred to the next Full Council Meeting held on the 9th of July.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The implementation of an annual Cabinet Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be noted. 2.2. The implementation of an annual Communications and Engagement Forward Plan, to include the implementation of the WLGA National Resident’s Survey, and the rebranding and redevelopment of the Citizen’s Panel be noted. 2.3 The implementation of an annual Council Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be approved.
Cllr D Sammon presented the report. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officer noted that the Citizen’s Panel would meet on a quarterly basis. · The Officer explained that the Scrutiny committees have their own Forward Plans and explained the processes of their Forward Plans. · The Youth Panel would be aimed at those aged 24 and under, and the Adult Panel would be 25 and above. · The Officer noted that Members will be informed of when a Citizen’s Panel is taking place. Resolved that: 2.1 The implementation of an annual Cabinet Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be noted. 2.2. The implementation of an annual Communications and Engagement Forward Plan, to include the implementation of the WLGA National Resident’s Survey, and the rebranding and redevelopment of the Citizen’s Panel be noted. 2.3 The implementation of an annual Council Forward Plan and respective quarterly updates be published on the Council’s website be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2025/2026 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix One be approved. 2.2 The Provisional Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2026/2027 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix Two be approved.
Cllr D Sammon presented the report. Resolved that: 2.1 The Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2025/2026 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix One be approved. 2.2 The Provisional Committee Cycle relating to the Thriving Merthyr Tydfil Scrutiny Committee for the 2026/2027 municipal year as highlighted in Appendix Two be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The appointment of members to scrutiny committees as contained within the report be approved. 2.2 The granting of delegated authority to the Political Leaders to fill vacancies that may occur during the municipal year, and these amendments be updated on the Council’s website, be approved.
Cllr D Sammon presented the report. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officer explained that the co-opted scrutiny members have been contacted and sent the remit for the committees, and they’ve been asked whether they would like to sit on a committee. · The Officer noted that the Members who have confirmed they want to continue their post have been appointed and their details have been updated on the website. · The Officer explained that if more than one person has applied for the same post, they may have to be interviewed or will be offered a position on a different committee. Resolved that: 2.1 The appointment of members to scrutiny committees as contained within the report be approved. 2.2 The granting of delegated authority to the Political Leaders to fill vacancies that may occur during the municipal year, and these amendments be updated on the Council’s website, be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The additional net budget requirement outlined in paragraph 4.3 of the report be approved.
Cllr D Jones presented the report. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officer explained the potential additional income. · The Officer referred to the Senior Building Control Officer post and when it would be advertised. · The Officer noted that they are looking at possible apprenticeship schemes. Comments were made regarding Building Control Officers and the work that they do. Resolved that: 2.1 The additional net budget requirement outlined in paragraph 4.3 of the report be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The Audited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, being the financial year ended 31st March 2024, be approved. 2.2 The Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be approved.
Declarations of Interest Cllr A Barry and D Hughes, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Cllr A Williams-Price presented the report. In response to questions from elected members: · The Officers explained the provisions and contracts. · The Officer noted that they are awaiting an update from the NRW and referred to the discussions that have been had. Cllrs L Minett-Vokes and L Davies declared an interest after the debate and left the meeting before the vote. Comments were made thanking Officers for the report and the work done, and comments were made regarding declarations of interest. Resolved that: 2.1 The Audited Statement of Accounts for 2023/24, being the financial year ended 31st March 2024, be approved. 2.2 The Annual Governance Statement for 2023/24 be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 Representations regarding the 2023/24 Financial Statements be approved and communicated to the Appointed Auditor.
Declarations of Interest Cllr A Barry, D Hughes, L Minnett-Vokes and L Davies, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Cllr A Williams-Price presented the report. Comments were made regarding declarations of interest. Resolved that: 2.1 Representations regarding the 2023/24 Financial Statements be approved and communicated to the Appointed Auditor.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The updated Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy, Anti Money Laundering Policy and Anti-Tax Evasion Policy 2025/26 to 2028/29, be approved. 2.2 The updated Counter Fraud Strategy and Framework 2025/26 to 2028/29 be approved.
Cllr A Williams-Price presented the report. Resolved that: 2.1 The updated Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy, Anti Money Laundering Policy and Anti-Tax Evasion Policy 2025/26 to 2028/29, be approved. 2.2 The updated Counter Fraud Strategy and Framework 2025/26 to 2028/29 be approved.
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Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2024-25 be approved.
Cllr G Lewis presented the report. In response to a question from an elected member: · Regarding a Welsh secondary school in Merthyr Tydfil, the Officer noted that there is a feasibility study taking place. Comments were made regarding the importance of a Welsh language secondary school, and several Members thanked Officers for the progress made. Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s Welsh Language Annual Monitoring Report for 2024-25 be approved.
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Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
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Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
The Mayor advised that there was no other urgent business or correspondence.
No communications were received from their Worship the Mayor.
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