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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19th February 2025 as an accurate record.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and observations of the Scrutiny Committees following pre-scrutiny of the items listed within section 5 of the report.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2024-2025 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and feedback of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which undertook pre-scrutiny of the Annual Equality Report at the meeting held on 27th January 2025. 2. That the Annual Equality Report is agreed and published.
RESOLVED: 1. To consider the feedback from the Education & Inclusion Scrutiny Committee, following its pre-scrutiny of the report on the 13th March 2025; 2. That school improvement services will be delivered on a local basis, as outlined in section 5 of the report. 3. To the proposed Professional Learning (PL) and Curriculum Support (CS) Service which will be delivered on a regional basis, as outlined in section 6 of the report and that Rhondda Cynon Taf become the host authority for the arrangement. 4. That the governance arrangements for the proposed regional PL and CS service should transfer to a collaboration arrangement as outlined in section 8 of the report. 5. To note the financial position as detailed at section 13 of the report. 6. To provide the Director of Education and Inclusion Service with the delegated authority to implement the revised school improvement service models following approval of this report.
RESOLVED: 1. To note that the approved in principle SOP has an earmarked investment of £414M covering years 1-6 of the 9-year programme; 2. To note the progress made to date in developing the tranche 1 projects as part of this programme; and 3. To receive further reports on projects as they develop and progress through the Welsh Government’s SCfL approval processes.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2025/26 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
RESOLVED: 1. To note and approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects as detailed within this report; and 2. To note that the current allocations are part of a 3-year capital programme that delegates authority to the Director of Highways, Streetcare and Transportation Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Chief Executive & Group Director – Finance, Digital & Frontline Services, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year. This is subject to, capacity for accelerated delivery in accordance with the purpose of the wider programme, or to suspend programmes/projects and reallocate funding to optimise delivery.
RESOLVED: Revenue 1. To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - e of the Executive Summary that exceed the £0.100M threshold as per the Council's Financial Procedure Rules. Capital 3. To note the capital outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Sections 3a – e of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 3f of the Executive Summary). Corporate Plan Well-Being Objectives 5. To note the Quarter 3 progress updates against the well-being objectives set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan ‘Working With Our Communities 2024 – 2030’ (Sections 5 a – d of the Executive Summary).
RESOLVED: “That the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of the exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of the Schedule 12A of the Act”.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, the following declarations of personal interest were made: - The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Council Business and Corporate Estates declared the following personal interest in respect of item 10 (Council Performance Report): "I am on the Governing Body of Ysgol Afon Wen and Ysgol Awel Taf, which are referenced within the report". - The Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Welsh Language declared the following personal interest in respect of item 6 (Proposed School Improvement Services in Rhondda Cynon Taf): "I am Chair of the South Wales Education Consortium". - The Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure declared the following personal interest in respect of item 8 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2025/26) - "I am on the Governing Body for Aberdare Park Primary School, which is referenced within the report" - The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Youth Participation and Climate Change declared the following personal interest in respect of item 8 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2025/26) - "I am on the Governing Body for Trehopcyn School, which is referenced within the report" - The Cabinet Member for Prosperity and Development declared the following personal interest in respect of item 8 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2025/26) - "I am on the Governing Body for Cwm Clydach Primary School, which is referenced within the report" - The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Youth Participation and Climate Change declared the following personal interest in respect of the item 9 (Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects Supplementary Capital Programme 2025-2026): "My ward is referenced within the report".
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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19th February 2025 as an accurate record.
The Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 19th February 2025 as an accurate record.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and observations of the Scrutiny Committees following pre-scrutiny of the items listed within section 5 of the report.
The Service Director of Democratic Services and Communication provided Cabinet with the feedback and comments of the items that were pre-scrutinised by the Council’s thematic Scrutiny Committee’s following its last Committee cycle. The Service Director noted that the date detailed at Section 3.1 of the report, should read ‘19th March 2025’. In terms of the Proposed School Improvement Services in RCT item, Members noted that they had received a letter from the Service Director, containing the feedback of the Education and Inclusion Scrutiny in advance of the meeting for consideration. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and observations of the Scrutiny Committees following pre-scrutiny of the items listed within section 5 of the report.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2024-2025 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
The Service Director of Democratic Services and Communication presented, for Cabinet Members’ comment and approval, an update on the Cabinet Work Programme on the proposed list of matters requiring consideration by Cabinet over the 2024-25 Municipal Year. Members were informed that the Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been provided with a draft of the Work Programme in advance of the Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2024-2025 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and feedback of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which undertook pre-scrutiny of the Annual Equality Report at the meeting held on 27th January 2025. 2. That the Annual Equality Report is agreed and published.
The Diversity and Inclusion Manager provided Cabinet with information on the Council’s Annual Equality Report for the year 2023-2024, which had been developed in line with legislative requirements and guidance produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The report sought to highlight the positive work that the Council has undertaken to meet its equality objectives contained in the Strategic Equality Plan. The Deputy Leader took the opportunity to extend her thanks to the Diversity and Inclusion team for the retrospective report, which contained a huge amount of detail; and to the Overview Scrutiny Committee for their valuable comments and feedback following the pre-scrutiny exercise on 27th January 2025. The Deputy Leader noted that the protected characteristics were in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan priorities. In terms of the needs of the communities, the Deputy Leader emphasised the importance of ensuring Elected Members work within the parameters of the law, to encourage residents to work better for community cohesion. The Deputy Leader informed Members that there was a need for a revised model for the Disability Forum and provided assurance that there would be a review in terms of how it is delivered to communities going forward. Upon conclusion, the Deputy Leader was confident that the report clearly demonstrated the Council’s fulfils its legal duties set out in the Equality Act 2010. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note the comments and feedback of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, which undertook pre-scrutiny of the Annual Equality Report at the meeting held on 27th January 2025. 2. That the Annual Equality Report is agreed and published.
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RESOLVED: 1. To consider the feedback from the Education & Inclusion Scrutiny Committee, following its pre-scrutiny of the report on the 13th March 2025; 2. That school improvement services will be delivered on a local basis, as outlined in section 5 of the report. 3. To the proposed Professional Learning (PL) and Curriculum Support (CS) Service which will be delivered on a regional basis, as outlined in section 6 of the report and that Rhondda Cynon Taf become the host authority for the arrangement. 4. That the governance arrangements for the proposed regional PL and CS service should transfer to a collaboration arrangement as outlined in section 8 of the report. 5. To note the financial position as detailed at section 13 of the report. 6. To provide the Director of Education and Inclusion Service with the delegated authority to implement the revised school improvement service models following approval of this report.
The Director of Education and Inclusion Services provided Cabinet with a further update in relation to proposed school improvement services in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council, following the report presented to Cabinet in November 2024 on the Future Direction for School Improvement Services. Members’ attention was drawn to section 5 of the report, which detailed the proposed way forward for consideration. The Leader drew Members’ attention to the letter of the Service Director for Democratic Services and Communication, which detailed the comments of the Education and Inclusion Committee, following the pre-scrutiny exercise undertaken at the meeting held on 13th March 2025, to which Cabinet Members praised for the valuable and constructive feedback. The Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Welsh Language took the opportunity to thank officers for the report. The Cabinet Member acknowledged the work of the School Improvement Service and spoke of its wealth of experience in terms of improving standards and supporting schools throughout the County Borough. The Cabinet Member was supportive of the proposals and was hopeful that, due to the size of RCT CBC, many of the exceptional staff that operate within the service could be maintained. In terms of schools, the Cabinet Member anticipated that there would be little change in the forefront. The Cabinet Member acknowledged that, if approved, there would be a small saving to the Council, which would be invested back into the Education service. The Cabinet Member concluded by noting that such proposals would drive positive change, high standards and improvements within the schools. The Deputy Leader seconded the recommendations contained within the report and noted the thorough piece of work by the Education and Inclusion Scrutiny Committee. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To consider the feedback from the Education & Inclusion Scrutiny Committee, following its pre-scrutiny of the report on the 13th March 2025; 2. That school improvement services will be delivered on a local basis, as outlined in section 5 of the report. 3. To the proposed Professional Learning (PL) and Curriculum Support (CS) Service which will be delivered on a regional basis, as outlined in section 6 of the report and that Rhondda Cynon Taf become the host authority for the arrangement. 4. That the governance arrangements for the proposed regional PL and CS service should transfer to a collaboration arrangement as outlined in section 8 of the report. 5. To note the financial position as detailed at section 13 of the report. 6. To provide the Director of Education and Inclusion Service with the delegated authority to implement the revised school improvement service models following approval of this report.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note that the approved in principle SOP has an earmarked investment of £414M covering years 1-6 of the 9-year programme; 2. To note the progress made to date in developing the tranche 1 projects as part of this programme; and 3. To receive further reports on projects as they develop and progress through the Welsh Government’s SCfL approval processes.
The Service Director for 21st Century Schools and Transformation provided Cabinet Members with an update on the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning (SCfL) 9-year Rolling Programme, and the latest Strategic Outline Programme (SOP), approved in principle by the Welsh Government. It was explained that the SOP totals an in-principal funding commitment of £414M from Welsh Government for years 1-6, to be invested in the schools of Rhondda Cynon Taf over the period of the rolling programme. The ongoing funding being secured and invested would allow more learners to be taught in new, modern facilities through the medium of Welsh; and would support the access of significantly more learners, including the most vulnerable, to experience brand new facilities. The Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Welsh Language thanked officers of the important update, which he felt highlighted the Council’s ambition in terms of school building within Rhondda Cynon Taf. The Cabinet Member spoke of the transformation of several school facilities throughout the County Borough, which had taken place over the past decade and took the opportunity to congratulate the teams for delivering such projects and working closely with Welsh Government. The Cabinet Member referenced the environmental credentials of the new schools and noted that it would go some way in helping Rhondda Cynon Taf meet its climate change targets. In conclusion, the Cabinet Member was supportive of the proposals and was of the view that they would contribute to the success of young learners going forward. The Deputy Leader echoed previous comments and praised officers for the delivery of the state of the art learning facilities for the benefit of young learners within the County Borough. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note that the approved in principle SOP has an earmarked investment of £414M covering years 1-6 of the 9-year programme; 2. To note the progress made to date in developing the tranche 1 projects as part of this programme; and 3. To receive further reports on projects as they develop and progress through the Welsh Government’s SCfL approval processes.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2025/26 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
The Service Director for 21st Century Schools and Transformation provided Cabinet Members with details of the capital works for approval for 2025/26 as part of the Council’s three-year Capital Programme. £4.472M had been allocated to the planned capital programme (minor works) for 2025/26, as agreed by Council on March 5th, 2025. The Service Director stated that the continuation of the three-year rolling Capital Programme would press on with the Council’s ambitious programme of significant enhancements to the quality of school premises; and that the education capital programme continues to be a vital part of the Council’s School Modernisation Programme to improve the physical environment and support the delivery of the Curriculum for Wales. The Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Welsh Language thanked the Service Director for the report, which, he felt, again, demonstrated the Council’s commitment to its schools. The Cabinet Member endorsed the recommendations contained within the report. It was acknowledged that 111 schools across the County Borough would require maintenance works and was pleased to note the planned program of work contained within the appendices to the report. The Deputy Leader was also supportive of the proposals and commented that fit for purpose school buildings were important to ensure that the Council can focus on maximising educational outcomes in challenging times. The Deputy added that the Council support local supply chains, local constructive industry and small businesses. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2025/26 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note and approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects as detailed within this report; and 2. To note that the current allocations are part of a 3-year capital programme that delegates authority to the Director of Highways, Streetcare and Transportation Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Chief Executive & Group Director – Finance, Digital & Frontline Services, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year. This is subject to, capacity for accelerated delivery in accordance with the purpose of the wider programme, or to suspend programmes/projects and reallocate funding to optimise delivery.
The Director of Highways, Streetcare and Transportation set out the detailed capital programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects. The Director proposed that the Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects would coordinate and deliver significant investment in several important areas during 2025/26 to the Value of £29.647M with potential additional funding from Grant bids for 2025/26 of £10M+, bringing the potential investment to over £40M+. The Leader was supportive of the recommendations contained within the report and noted the substantial package of funding proposed within the portfolio. Referring to the table at 11.3 of the report, the Leader pointed out the level of progress that had been made since 2010/11. It was noted that the percentage of B class roads requiring maintenance had been reduced by approximately 50% and that the percentage of A class roads requiring maintenance had been reduced by approximately 60%. The Leader anticipated that the capital programme for the Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects would substantially increase with the approval of grants. He spoke of the Council’s various bids with Welsh Government amounting to millions of pounds, in addition to the transportation grants; and of the bid for £11M for the ongoing legacy issues related to former coal tips. The Leader also announced that TFW had recently confirmed funding towards the Llanharan sustainable transport corridor. The Deputy Leader was pleased to note that the Council continues to strive to work in areas in danger of flooding, to minimise, as far as possible, the high risks. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note and approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects as detailed within this report; and 2. To note that the current allocations are part of a 3-year capital programme that delegates authority to the Director of Highways, Streetcare and Transportation Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council and the Deputy Chief Executive & Group Director – Finance, Digital & Frontline Services, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year. This is subject to, capacity for accelerated delivery in accordance with the purpose of the wider programme, or to suspend programmes/projects and reallocate funding to optimise delivery.
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RESOLVED: Revenue 1. To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - e of the Executive Summary that exceed the £0.100M threshold as per the Council's Financial Procedure Rules. Capital 3. To note the capital outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Sections 3a – e of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 3f of the Executive Summary). Corporate Plan Well-Being Objectives 5. To note the Quarter 3 progress updates against the well-being objectives set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan ‘Working With Our Communities 2024 – 2030’ (Sections 5 a – d of the Executive Summary).
The Service Director of Finance & Improvement Services provided Cabinet Members with an overview of the Council’s performance, both from a financial and operational perspective, based on the first nine months of this financial year (to the 31st December 2024). The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Youth Participation and Climate Change spoke of the ambitions for the County Borough, despite calculations still underway regarding the cost of Storm Bert. The Cabinet Member noted that in line with the Corporate Plan Wellbeing Objectives, the Council were able to prevent 244 households becoming homeless by the end of Quarter 3, The Cabinet Member also spoke of the positive engagement with 211 young people and 687 adults with employment support, which resulted in 83 young people and 210 adults gaining employment. In terms of culture and Welsh language, the Cabinet Member noted that 2500 residents had attended remembrance services, 8000 had attended the Nos Galan and 4000 had attended Christmas town events. The Cabinet Member spoke proudly of her recent visit to YMA for the Green Carpet event, which showcased the work of local primary schools in relation to climate change. The Deputy Leader was also supportive of the recommendations contained within the report. The Deputy spoke of the current sickness and absence rate or 5.3% and provided assurance that regular conversations were taking place with the Director of Human Resources to ensure the best possible support for staff to return to work. The Cabinet RESOLVED: Revenue 1. To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - e of the Executive Summary that exceed the £0.100M threshold as per the Council's Financial Procedure Rules. Capital 3. To note the capital outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2024 (Sections 3a – e of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2024 (Section 3f of the Executive Summary). Corporate Plan Well-Being Objectives 5. To note the Quarter 3 progress updates against the well-being objectives set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan ‘Working With Our Communities 2024 – 2030’ (Sections 5 a – d of the Executive Summary).
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RESOLVED: “That the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of the exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of the Schedule 12A of the Act”.
It was RESOLVED: “That the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of the exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of the Schedule 12A of the Act”.
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