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Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Cockeram as the Presiding Member. The Presiding Member returned to the Chambers to continue with the proceedings.
Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Screen as the Deputy Presiding Member.
Resolved: That Councillor Dimitri Batrouni be appointed as Leader of the Council. The Leader announced his appointment of Cabinet Members, as follows (full portfolio details in Appendix 1): Cabinet Member Appointed Leader Councillor Dimitri Batrouni Deputy Leader / Education and Early Years Councillor Deb Davies Social Services Councillor Laura Lacey Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor James Clarke Housing and Planning Councillor Saeed Adan Communications and Culture Councillor Emma Stowell-Corten Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor Yvonne Forsey Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Rhian Howells Communities and Sport Councillors Jason Hughes and Mark Spencer Council Business Manager – Councillor Mark Spencer Group Chief Whip – Councillor Beverly Perkins Councillor Evans, as Leader of the Opposition group then announced the Shadow appointments. Opposition Spokespersons – Conservative Group: Opposition Cabinet Member Appointed Leader / Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor Matthew Evans Deputy Leader / Housing and Planning Councillor William Routley Communications and Culture Councillor Chris Reeks Education and Early Years Councillor David Fouweather Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Ray Mogford Social Services Councillor Martyn Kellaway Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor John Jones Communities and Sport Councillor Chris Reeks
Resolved that the following Committee Chair appointments be agreed by Council: Chair of Committee Appointed Planning Committee Councillor Malcolm Linton Licensing Committee Councillor Farzina Hussain Democratic Services Committee Councillor John Jones Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Councillor Phil Hourahine Performance Scrutiny Committee – Partnerships Councillor Stephen Marshall Performance Scrutiny Committee – People Councillor Chris Reeks Performance Scrutiny Committee – Place and Corporate Councillor Mark Howells
Resolved: That the following appointments be agreed. Governing Body Appointments Governing Body Appointments/ Resignations Name St Patricks Primary School Reappointment Matthew Pimm Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon Reappointment Julie Watkins Caerleon Comprehensive School Reappointment Jason Hughes Glan Usk Primary School Reappointment Phillip Hourahine Maindee Primary School Reappointment Richard Morgan St Julians Primary School Reappointment Mark Spencer Pillgwenlly Primary School Reappointment Deborah Jenkins Malpas Court Primary School Resignation David Mayer Malpas Court Primary School Appointment Jane Mudd
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Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Cockeram as the Presiding Member. The Presiding Member returned to the Chambers to continue with the proceedings.
The meeting commenced at 17:00. ITEM 1: APPOINTMENT TO THE PRESIDING MEMBER The incumbent Presiding Member declared an interest and left the chamber. The Monitoring Officer invited nominations for the Presiding Member for 2025/26. The Leader nominated Councillor Paul Cockeram to continue the role of Presiding Member, with no further nominations. This was seconded by Councillor D Davies. Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Cockeram as the Presiding Member. The Presiding Member returned to the Chambers to continue with the proceedings.
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Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Screen as the Deputy Presiding Member.
The Presiding Member nominated Councillor Screen to be the Deputy Presiding Member with no further nominations. This was seconded by Councillor D Davies. Resolved: That Council appointed Councillor Screen as the Deputy Presiding Member.
Councillors Al-Nuaimi, Baker-Westhead, Cleverly, Fouweather, Mayer, Morris and Whitehead. No declarations of interest were declared at this time. No announcements.
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Resolved: That Councillor Dimitri Batrouni be appointed as Leader of the Council. The Leader announced his appointment of Cabinet Members, as follows (full portfolio details in Appendix 1): Cabinet Member Appointed Leader Councillor Dimitri Batrouni Deputy Leader / Education and Early Years Councillor Deb Davies Social Services Councillor Laura Lacey Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor James Clarke Housing and Planning Councillor Saeed Adan Communications and Culture Councillor Emma Stowell-Corten Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor Yvonne Forsey Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Rhian Howells Communities and Sport Councillors Jason Hughes and Mark Spencer Council Business Manager – Councillor Mark Spencer Group Chief Whip – Councillor Beverly Perkins Councillor Evans, as Leader of the Opposition group then announced the Shadow appointments. Opposition Spokespersons – Conservative Group: Opposition Cabinet Member Appointed Leader / Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor Matthew Evans Deputy Leader / Housing and Planning Councillor William Routley Communications and Culture Councillor Chris Reeks Education and Early Years Councillor David Fouweather Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Ray Mogford Social Services Councillor Martyn Kellaway Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor John Jones Communities and Sport Councillor Chris Reeks
The Presiding Member invited a member from the majority party to move the appointment of Leader of the Council. Councillor Clarke nominated Councillor Dimitri Batrouni. This was seconded by Councillor D Davies. Resolved: That Councillor Dimitri Batrouni be appointed as Leader of the Council. The Leader announced his appointment of Cabinet Members, as follows (full portfolio details in Appendix 1): Cabinet Member Appointed Leader Councillor Dimitri Batrouni Deputy Leader / Education and Early Years Councillor Deb Davies Social Services Councillor Laura Lacey Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor James Clarke Housing and Planning Councillor Saeed Adan Communications and Culture Councillor Emma Stowell-Corten Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor Yvonne Forsey Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Rhian Howells Communities and Sport Councillors Jason Hughes and Mark Spencer Council Business Manager – Councillor Mark Spencer Group Chief Whip – Councillor Beverly Perkins Councillor Evans, as Leader of the Opposition group then announced the Shadow appointments. Opposition Spokespersons – Conservative Group: Opposition Cabinet Member Appointed Leader / Regeneration and Business Growth Councillor Matthew Evans Deputy Leader / Housing and Planning Councillor William Routley Communications and Culture Councillor Chris Reeks Education and Early Years Councillor David Fouweather Assets and Infrastructure Councillor Ray Mogford Social Services Councillor Martyn Kellaway Climate Change, Waste and Recycling Councillor John Jones Communities and Sport Councillor Chris Reeks
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Resolved that the following Committee Chair appointments be agreed by Council: Chair of Committee Appointed Planning Committee Councillor Malcolm Linton Licensing Committee Councillor Farzina Hussain Democratic Services Committee Councillor John Jones Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Councillor Phil Hourahine Performance Scrutiny Committee – Partnerships Councillor Stephen Marshall Performance Scrutiny Committee – People Councillor Chris Reeks Performance Scrutiny Committee – Place and Corporate Councillor Mark Howells
Following nominations by the Leaders of their respective parties, and the nominations having been duly seconded, it was Resolved that the following Committee Chair appointments be agreed by Council: Chair of Committee Appointed Planning Committee Councillor Malcolm Linton Licensing Committee Councillor Farzina Hussain Democratic Services Committee Councillor John Jones Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Councillor Phil Hourahine Performance Scrutiny Committee – Partnerships Councillor Stephen Marshall Performance Scrutiny Committee – People Councillor Chris Reeks Performance Scrutiny Committee – Place and Corporate Councillor Mark Howells
The Council gave effect to appointments to Committees by the political groups. Each Group Leader agreed to pass the appointments of members to the Committee to the Proper Officer for recording in the Minutes. The following allocation of Committee seats was confirmed: Planning Committee Labour (Chair) Malcolm Linton Labour Bev Perkins Labour Stephen Cocks Labour Gavin Horton Labour Trevor Watkins Labour John Reynolds Labour (Vice Chair) Tim Harvey Conservative John Jones Conservative William Routley Newport Independent Party Jason Jordan Lliswerry Independents Mark Howells Licensing Committee Labour (Chair) Farzina Hussain Labour Matthew Pimm Labour Allan Screen Labour Alex Pimm Labour Pat Drewett Labour Debbie Harvey Labour John Harris Conservative David Fouweather Conservative Martin Kellaway Newport Independent Party Janet Cleverly Lliswerry Independents Allan Morris Governance Audit Committee Labour Gavin Horton Labour John Reynolds Labour Bev Perkins Conservative Ray Mogford Newport Independent Party Jason Jordan Lliswerry Independents Mark Howells Co-opted Members* Gareth Chapman Don Reed Dr Norma Barry * Chair to be appointed by the Committee Democratic Services Committee Conservative (Chair) John Jones Labour Trevor Watkins Labour Stephen Cocks Labour John Harris Labour Phil Hourahine Labour Kate Thomas Labour Tim Harvey Labour Bev Perkins Lliswerry Independents Andrew Sterry Independent Members **Declined Scrutiny Committees: Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee Labour (Chair) Phil Hourahine Labour Bev Davies Labour Debbie Jenkins Labour Malcolm Linton Labour John Harris Labour Stephen Cocks Labour John Reynolds Conservative Matthew Evans Lliswerry Independents **Declined Green Party Lauren James Performance Scrutiny Committee - Partnerships Labour (Chair) Stephen Marshall Labour Farzina Hussain Labour Paul Bright Labour Pat Drewett Labour Allan Screen Labour Tim Harvey Labour Matthew Pimm Conservative John Jones Newport Independent Party Kevin Whitehead Lliswerry Independents James Peterson Performance Scrutiny Committee – People Conservative (Chair) Chris Reeks Labour John Reynolds Labour Bev Davies Labour Stephen Marshall Labour Debbie Jenkins Labour Trevor Watkins Labour Claire Baker-Westhead Labour Debbie Harvey Newport Independent Party Janet Cleverly Welsh Liberal Democrats Carmel Townsend Performance Scrutiny Committee – Place and Corporate Lliswerry Independent Group (Chair) Mark Howells Labour Alex Pimm Labour Paul Bright Labour Matthew Pimm Labour Gavin Horton Labour Allan Screen Labour Kate Thomas Labour Malcolm Linton Conservative Ray Mogford Newport Independent Party Janet Cleverly Standards Committee Labour Paul Cockeram Labour Jane Mudd Conservative William Routley Co-opted Members Andrew Mitchell (Chair) Kerry Watkins (Vice Chair) John Davies (CC Rep) Richard Morgan Dr Paul Worthington SACRE: The Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education Chair Deborah Davies Labour appointment Saeed Adan Labour appointment Pat Drewett Labour appointment Farzina Hussain Conservative appointment David Fouweather Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Labour appointment Yvonne Forsey Labour appointment Rhian Howells Appointments Committee – Strategic Director Labour Dimitri Batrouni Labour Deb Davies Labour James Clarke Labour Pat Drewett Conservative Matthew Evans Newport Independents Janet Cleverly Lliswerry Independent Group Mark Howells Corporate Parenting Forum Labour Laura Lacey (Chair) Labour John Reynolds Labour Tim Harvey Labour Allan Screen Labour Paul Bright Labour Jason Hughes Labour Bev Davies Conservative Chris Reeks Newport Independent Party Janet Cleverly Lliswerry Independent Group Allan Morris ** For those committee memberships declined by the Lliswerry Independent group, these have been offered to the Welsh Liberal Democrats and the Green Party. Members to be appointed to be used in rotation: Councillor Deb Davies Councillor Mark Spencer Councillor Kate Thomas Councillor Bev Davies Councillor Gavin Horton Councillor Bev Perkins Councillor Alex Pimm Councillor David Fouweather Councillor William Routley Councillor James Clarke All other Members by invitation of Chair on an ad hoc basis. 1. Welsh Language Champion: Councillor John Harris 2. Disabled and Vulnerable Persons Champion: Councillor Deb Jenkins 3. Elite Sport Champion: Councillor Gavin Horton 4. Armed Forces and Veterans Champion: Councillor Mark Spencer 5. LGBT Champion: Councillor John Reynolds 6. Care Leavers Champion: Councillor Phil Hourahine 7. Older Persons Champion: Councillor Trevor Watkins 8. Minority Ethnic Champion: Councillor Farzina Hussain 9. Carers Champion: Councillor Paul Cockeram
The Council gave effect to appointments of members to external bodies. Each Group Leaders agreed to pass the appointments to Outside Bodies and members with Special Responsibilities to the Proper Officer for recording in the Minutes, as outlined in the Appendix 1 below.
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Resolved: That the following appointments be agreed. Governing Body Appointments Governing Body Appointments/ Resignations Name St Patricks Primary School Reappointment Matthew Pimm Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon Reappointment Julie Watkins Caerleon Comprehensive School Reappointment Jason Hughes Glan Usk Primary School Reappointment Phillip Hourahine Maindee Primary School Reappointment Richard Morgan St Julians Primary School Reappointment Mark Spencer Pillgwenlly Primary School Reappointment Deborah Jenkins Malpas Court Primary School Resignation David Mayer Malpas Court Primary School Appointment Jane Mudd
Councillor Spencer moved the appointments set out in the report and verbally proposed a further three additional appointments to an outside body, and a resignation from a governing body that arose since the report was written, as agreed by the Business Managers. Councillor Mogford seconded the proposal including the verbal additions. Resolved: That the following appointments be agreed. Governing Body Appointments Governing Body Appointments/ Resignations Name St Patricks Primary School Reappointment Matthew Pimm Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon Reappointment Julie Watkins Caerleon Comprehensive School Reappointment Jason Hughes Glan Usk Primary School Reappointment Phillip Hourahine Maindee Primary School Reappointment Richard Morgan St Julians Primary School Reappointment Mark Spencer Pillgwenlly Primary School Reappointment Deborah Jenkins Malpas Court Primary School Resignation David Mayer Malpas Court Primary School Appointment Jane Mudd
The meeting was adjourned at 17:16 to enable the chamber to be prepared for the Inauguration of the Mayor.
The meeting resumed at 17:35 and the Mayor Elect, Councillor Kate Thomas was sworn in as the new Mayor of Newport for the year 2025 to 2026. There being no further business, the meeting closed at 18:00.
APPENDIX 1 – Appointment to External Bodies Board / Representative Party Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Engagement Groups Mark Spencer Welsh Labour Kate Thomas Welsh Labour Books Council of Wales Emma Stowell Corten Welsh Labour IDD (Internal Drainage District) for Caldicot, Wentlooge and the Lower Wye Yvonne Forsey Welsh Labour Phil Hourahine Welsh Labour Stephen Cocks Welsh Labour Rhian Howells Welsh Labour Trevor Watkins Welsh Labour Allan Screen Welsh Labour Ray Mogford Welsh Conservative Mark Howells Lliswerry Independents Allan Morris Lliswerry Independents Andrew Sterry Lliswerry Independents James Peterson Lliswerry Independents Charitable Trusts Panel Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Kate Thomas Welsh Labour Mark Spencer Welsh Labour Paul Cockeram Welsh Labour William Routley Welsh Conservative Compound Semi-Conductor (CSC) The Foundry (CCRC)** Deb Davies Welsh Labour Consortium of Local Authorities in Wales Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour Smart Money Cymru Pat Drewett Welsh Labour EAS – Company Board Laura Lacey Welsh Labour Debbie Jenkins Welsh Labour EAS – Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Claire Baker-Westhead Welsh Labour Phil Hourahine Welsh Labour EAS Commissioning Group Deb Davies Welsh Labour Paul Bright Welsh Labour Fairness Commission Stephen Cocks Welsh Labour Bev Davies Welsh Labour Food Waste Treatment Partnership Laura Lacey Welsh Labour Yvonne Forsey Welsh Labour Friends of Newport Transporter Bridge Committee Emma Stowell-Corten Welsh Labour Greater Gwent Archives Joint Committee Stephen Cocks Welsh Labour Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Growing Space Trevor Watkins Welsh Labour Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations Local Committee Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Yvonne Forsey Welsh Labour Gwent Police and Crime Panel Farzina Hussain Welsh Labour James Peterson Deb Jenkins Welsh Labour Gwent Public Services Board Scrutiny Committee Deb Harvey Welsh Labour Farzina Hussain Welsh Labour Indoor Bowling Association Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Jerome Gatehouse Collection Trust Mark Spencer Welsh Labour Joint Council for Wales Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour Deb Davies Welsh Labour Living Levels Board Rhian Howells Welsh Labour Yvonne Forsey Welsh Labour Merchant Navy Welfare Matthew Pimm Welsh Labour Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Joint Steering Group TBC Welsh Labour Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Phil Hourahine Welsh Labour National Adoption Service Joint Committee Laura Lacey Welsh Labour TBC (reserve) Newport Harbour Commission Trevor Watkins Welsh Labour Newport Live Board Deb Davies Welsh Labour James Clarke Welsh Labour Newport Now BID James Clarke Welsh Labour Newport Transport Board Malcolm Linton Welsh Labour James Clarke Welsh Labour Bev Davies Welsh Labour Mark Spencer Welsh Labour Kate Thomas Welsh Labour Norse Joint Partnership Board Deb Davies Welsh Labour PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Rhian Howells Welsh Labour Pill Mill Centre Trust Saeed Adan Welsh Labour Prosiect Gwyrdd Joint Committee Yvonne Forsey Welsh Labour Rhian Howells Welsh Labour Public Services Board Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour Beverly Owen Raven House Trust Bev Perkins Welsh Labour Reserve Forces and Cadet Association Ray Mogford Welsh Conservative Roger Williams and Queen Victoria Alms Houses Pat Drewett Welsh Labour Shared Resource Service Strategic Board Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour Deb Davies (Deputy) Welsh Labour South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Regional Transport Board Rhian Howells Welsh Labour South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Strategic Development Plan James Clarke Welsh Labour South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Governance and Audit Board Phil Hourahine Welsh Labour South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Scrutiny Trevor Watkins Welsh Labour Wastesavers Limited Alex Pimm Welsh Labour Matthew Pimm Welsh Labour Malcolm Linton Welsh Labour Paul Bright Welsh Labour Welsh Local Government Association Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour Mark Spencer Welsh Labour Deb Davies Welsh Labour Welsh Labour Charles Williams Charity Welsh Labour Steven Cocks Welsh Labour Jason Hughes Welsh Labour WLGA Co-ordinating Committee Dimitri Batrouni Welsh Labour
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