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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd February 2026 as an accurate record.
RESOLVED to note the update to the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation, which included arrangements for the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways and Engineering 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 Environmental Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year, where capacity exists for accelerated delivery in accordance with the purpose of the wider programme, or to suspend programmes/projects and reallocate funding to optimise delivery.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2026/27 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
RESOLVED: Revenue 1. To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2025 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To request that Cabinet approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - g 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 2025 (Sections 3a – g of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2025 (Section 3h 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: 1. To agree and to publish the Annual Equality Report.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve and adopt the Managing Unacceptable and Unreasonable Customer Behaviour Policy, as shown in Appendix 2 to the report, with immediate effect, and thereby replacing the Council’s existing Unreasonably Persistent Customer Policy.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the content of the report; and 2. To acknowledge that investigatory powers in respect of covert surveillance and acquisition of communications data have been used in an appropriate manner that is consistent with the Council’s RIPA and IPA policies during the period 1st January – 31st December 2025.
RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and acknowledge the Council’s investment and related impact of the investment; and 2. To consider the content of the Appendices relating to use, availability and price of the pitches.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the significant achievements, positive outcomes and overall impact of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKG SPF) Community Grant (2022–2026), including its contribution to strengthening community resilience, supporting local priorities, and benefitting over 41,000 residents; 2. To acknowledge the vital contribution of RCT’s community, third sector and voluntary organisations in delivering high?quality, community?led services throughout the lifespan of the Community Grant programme; and 3. To approve the establishment of a new Community Partnership Fund, from 1 April 2026, with a mandate for delivery assigned to the Director of Community Services.
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”.
The Leader took the opportunity to welcome the newly appointed Director of Education and Inclusion Services to her first meeting of the Cabinet.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, the following personal declarations were made pertaining to items within the agenda: - The Leader of the Council, Councillor A Morgan OBE in respect of Item 11 (Supporting Third Sector - Community and Voluntary Groups): “I am leader of the WLGA and I have involvement with groups, which have been recipients of the grant”; - The Deputy Leader, Councillor M Webber BEM in respect of Item 11 (Supporting Third Sector - Community and Voluntary Groups): “I am Chair of a Group, which has been a recipient of the grant”; - The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor R Davis in respect of Item 11 (Supporting Third Sector - Community and Voluntary Groups): “My husband works for Spectacle Theatre, which is referenced within the report”; - - The Leader, Councillor A Morgan OBE in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): “I am Chair of Governors at Darrenlas Primary School, which is referenced within the report”; - The Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language, Councillor R Lewis in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a temporary governor at Ysgol Cambrian, which is referenced within the report"; - The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing, Councillor M Norris in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a governor at Cwmclydach Primary School and a temporary governor at Ysgol Cambrian, which is referenced within the report"; - The Cabinet Memberfor Communities , Councillor B Harris in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a temporary governor at Ysgol Cambrian, which is referenced within the report"; - The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor C Leyshon in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): “Two schools which I am on the governing body of are referenced within the report”; and - The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor R Davis in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am Chair of Governors at Porth Community School, which is referenced within the report”.
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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd February 2026 as an accurate record.
The Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd February 2026 as an accurate record.
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RESOLVED to note the update to the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation, which included arrangements for the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
The Cabinet RESOLVED to note the update to the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation, which included arrangements for the Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways and Engineering 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 Environmental Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year, where capacity exists 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 Environmental Services set out the detailed capital programme for Highways and Engineering, further to the Council’s approval of the Three-Year Capital Programme 2026/27 - 2028/29 on 4th March 2026. The Leader thanked the Director for the report, which contained a substantial number of schemes, which included flood risk management and tip safety interventions. The Leader spoke of the level of investment in the resurfacing of roads and footways and was pleased to note that, overall, the backlog of maintenance had dropped from around 15% a decade ago to approximately 6% now requiring intervention. The Leader hoped that further funding from Welsh Government would be announced in due course in respect of major schemes, such as the Regional Transport Fund, which if approved, would result in millions of pounds worth of investment across the County within the five-year delivery plan. The Deputy Leader was also in support of the significant investment contained within the Highways and Engineering Supplementary Capital Programme and emphasised the importance of flood risk safety and coal tip management to residents. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Supplementary Capital Programme for Highways and Engineering 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 Environmental Services in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to extend activity to deliver additional projects during the financial year, where capacity exists 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: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2026/27 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
The Head of School Organisation and WESP provided Cabinet Members with details of the proposed capital works for approval for 2026/27 as part of the Council’s three-year Capital Programme. The Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language was supportive of the Capital Programme funding totalling £4.765M, which he stated would safeguard the future of many schools across the County Borough by providing much needed upgrades to the learning environment. The Cabinet Member advised that from his discussions with headteachers, it was evident that they valued the close working relationship between schools and the Local Education Authority and that the Council’s school improvement programme was very much welcomed. The Cabinet Member commended the programme of works, which he felt would make a positive difference to schools. The Deputy Leader was happy to second the recommendation contained within the report and commented that the level of investment highlighted that school improvements remained a priority of the Council. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Education Capital Programme priority schemes for 2026/27 as outlined in Appendices 1-9 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.
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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 2025 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To request that Cabinet approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - g 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 2025 (Sections 3a – g of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2025 (Section 3h 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 Director of Financial Services and Transformation 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 2025). The Leader sought to put into context the Council’s overspend of £1.6M, which was 0.24% of the revenue budget and explained that when taking into consideration the wider capital budget, the overspend would be just 0.18%. Although an insignificant amount of money, in terms of the Council’s financing, the Leader recognised the need to reduce the overspend, where possible. The Leader explained that much of the overspend was in relation to the Council’s large investment into social services, which he felt was right and proper to invest into. The Leader took the opportunity to thank officers throughout the Council, who worked hard to ensure projects continued to be delivered in a timely manner and within budget. The Leader advised that the strong financial management had placed RCT Council in a strong position going forward, in comparison to other Local Authorities. The Cabinet Member for Resources (Corporate Resources and Service Improvement) echoed the Leader’s comments in terms of the small overspend, which was associated with the demands of social services and was forecast in the previous quarter. The Cabinet Member commented that the report contained a lot of information to celebrate, such as play areas, skate parks, sport facilities and empty properties being brought back into use. The Cabinet Member was also pleased to note that less the 1% of waste was now going to landfill. The Deputy Leader commented that, overall, the report was positive. In terms of sickness and absence levels, the Deputy Leader advised that there were mechanisms in place to prevent a significant increase in the area. The Deputy took the opportunity to thank the Scrutiny Committee Members who regularly monitor the sickness and absence levels. The Cabinet RESOLVED: Revenue 1. To note and agree the General Fund revenue outturn position of the Council as at the 31st December 2025 (Section 2 of the Executive Summary). 2. To request that Cabinet approve the virements listed in Sections 2a - g 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 2025 (Sections 3a – g of the Executive Summary). 4. To note the details of the Treasury Management Prudential Indicators as at the 31st December 2025 (Section 3h 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: 1. To agree and to publish the Annual Equality Report.
The Diversity and Inclusion Manager provided Cabinet Members with information on the Council’s Annual Equality Report for the year 2024-2025. The Deputy Leader took the opportunity to thank the small team for making further positive progress in helping the Council to become a more equal and inclusive organisation. The Deputy Leader praised the establishment of the EDI Group, which incorporates staff from various service areas within the Council and commented that she had witnessed a positive change. The Deputy Leader recognised that there remained improvements to be made and was assured that the Council would strive to address those needs. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To agree and to publish the Annual Equality Report.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve and adopt the Managing Unacceptable and Unreasonable Customer Behaviour Policy, as shown in Appendix 2 to the report, with immediate effect, and thereby replacing the Council’s existing Unreasonably Persistent Customer Policy.
The Director of Legal and Democratic Services presented the report, which sought Cabinet approval for the adoption of a Managing Unacceptable and Unreasonable Customer Behaviour Policy. The Leader spoke of his own experience with a small number of individuals, whereby he had been subjected to relentless targeted abuse. He also acknowledged that Council staff had had significant amounts of correspondence with some individuals and spoke of occasions whereby it would take several days to form an accurate and concise response to individuals, only to be responded to within just a few hours with dozens of AI generated questions. As such, the Leader was supportive of having a robust policy in place to ensure complaints are investigated appropriately whilst managing any targeted abuse and harassment. The Deputy Leader echoed the Leader’s comments regarding a small number of persistent and unreasonable individuals and recognised that the Council has a duty to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and Elected Members. The Deputy Leader noted that the existing policy had not been updated in some time and that it was no longer fit for purpose. As such, the Deputy fully endorsed the revised policy. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve and adopt the Managing Unacceptable and Unreasonable Customer Behaviour Policy, as shown in Appendix 2 to the report, with immediate effect, and thereby replacing the Council’s existing Unreasonably Persistent Customer Policy.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note the content of the report; and 2. To acknowledge that investigatory powers in respect of covert surveillance and acquisition of communications data have been used in an appropriate manner that is consistent with the Council’s RIPA and IPA policies during the period 1st January – 31st December 2025.
The Director for Legal and Democratic Services presented the report, which provided Cabinet Members with the opportunity to review the Council’s use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (as amended) (RIPA) for the period 1st January to 31st December 2025; and the Council’s use of the Acquisition of Communications Data under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) for the same period. The Director was of the view that RIPA had been used appropriately in relation to the use of directed surveillance and acquiring of communications data; and that RIPA had been used in a manner that is consistent with the Council’s Corporate Policies. The Deputy Leader thanked the Director for the report. The Deputy Leader spoke of the importance of the Local Authority using the powers within the Act appropriately and was satisfied with the Council’s use of RIPA during the period. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note the content of the report; and 2. To acknowledge that investigatory powers in respect of covert surveillance and acquisition of communications data have been used in an appropriate manner that is consistent with the Council’s RIPA and IPA policies during the period 1st January – 31st December 2025.
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RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and acknowledge the Council’s investment and related impact of the investment; and 2. To consider the content of the Appendices relating to use, availability and price of the pitches.
The Service Director of Culture, Leisure and Visitor Experiences provided Cabinet Members with an overview of the value and impact of investment in 3G pitches and artificial turf pitches (ATP) since January 2019. The Leader spoke of the historic discussions which had taken place regarding the former grass pitches, whereby the weather was having an impact on various sporting games and events. As part of the strategy, the Leader advised that the Council had committed to ensuring that nobody in the County lived no further than a 3-mile radius from a 3G pitch. The Leader advised that since then, representatives from the FAW and the WRU had praised the Council for its investment into the artificial grass sport pitches. The Leader spoke of the increase in participation which was outlined within the report and stated that this would have long-lasting benefits in terms of outcomes for local clubs and the wellbeing of individuals throughout the County Borough. In terms of investment for the current financial year, the Leader advised that over £2M was committed for parks and green spaces throughout the County Borough, which would result in physical improvements to the pitches, drainage works and changing rooms upgrades. The Leader explained that RCT was fortunate enough to have a substantial number of pitches but explained that there were some areas without enough pitches to cover the needs of the community. The Leader felt it right and proper to invest into the facilities and to keep hire prices low for the community. The Leader wished to place on record his gratitude to officers from the various service areas. The Cabinet Member for Environmental Services also took the opportunity to thank officers for their work over the years and explained that it had taken a cross-departmental approach to get to such a positive position. The Cabinet Member stated that the usage of the pitches was evident when travelling throughout RCT and was proud of the legacy, which had been recognised on multiple occasions by the governing bodies. The Leader added that the FAW had not only recognised RCT for its work but had encouraged other Local Authorities to follow suit. The Leader spoke of the FAW’s encouragement to implement mental health ambassadors in clubs due to the significant number of male participants in sport who had sadly taken their own lives. The Leader thanked the officers for taking this on board and was pleased to note that many clubs had signed up to the initiative. The Deputy Leader and the Cabinet Member for Communities (Culture, Leisure and Tourism) echoed earlier comments about the excellent facilities throughout the County Borough. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and acknowledge the Council’s investment and related impact of the investment; and 2. To consider the content of the Appendices relating to use, availability and price of the pitches.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note the significant achievements, positive outcomes and overall impact of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKG SPF) Community Grant (2022–2026), including its contribution to strengthening community resilience, supporting local priorities, and benefitting over 41,000 residents; 2. To acknowledge the vital contribution of RCT’s community, third sector and voluntary organisations in delivering high?quality, community?led services throughout the lifespan of the Community Grant programme; and 3. To approve the establishment of a new Community Partnership Fund, from 1 April 2026, with a mandate for delivery assigned to the Director of Community Services.
The Community Programmes Manager presented the report, which highlighted the success and impact of the United Kingdom Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKG SPF) Councils Community Grant (known locally as the Community Grant) 2022 to 2026; and informed Cabinet of the community funding available to community third and voluntary sector organisations during 2026 to 2028. Note: At this point in proceedings, the Leader declared a personal interest in respect of the item, as Chair of the WLGA. (See minute no. 93). The Leader spoke positive of the long-lasting impact in which the SPF had had on the third sector and community groups over the years and felt that RCT’s initial approach had been the best way forward. It was explained that, at the time, RCT took the decision to allocate a substantial amount of funding for the third sector, which then influenced other Local Authorities to undertake the same approach. The Leader was disappointed that the SPF was changing, which meant that the Council would not be able to provide the same amount of support to the third sector as it had done previously. However, the Leader welcomed the substantial amount of capital and small amount of revenue from UK Government. The Leader praised the team for their work in bringing forward the report before Cabinet and spoke of their work to ensure community groups become more independent, sustainable and less reliant on yearly grants going forward. The Cabinet Member for Communities (Public Health and Prevention) also took the opportunity to thank officers for their work in delivering a high-quality and community led service. The Cabinet Member noted the success stories of SPF, which had benefited over 40,000 residents and strengthened community resilience throughout the County Borough. The Cabinet Member was encouraged that the Council would continue to visit the schemes and offer its professional support going forward to promote longevity and continued success. The Cabinet Member reiterated the Leader’s earlier comments, noting that not every local authority had implemented the same funding allocation scheme and as such, commended the officers. The Cabinet Member recognised the challenges which lay ahead following the closure of the SPF fund in March 2026 and emphasised the need to identify funding streams and to maintain strong links with the organisations. The Deputy Leader was supportive of the recommendations contained within the report and provided positive stories of how the SPF had made a visible impact on individuals within her local community. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note the significant achievements, positive outcomes and overall impact of the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKG SPF) Community Grant (2022–2026), including its contribution to strengthening community resilience, supporting local priorities, and benefitting over 41,000 residents; 2. To acknowledge the vital contribution of RCT’s community, third sector and voluntary organisations in delivering high?quality, community?led services throughout the lifespan of the Community Grant programme; and 3. To approve the establishment of a new Community Partnership Fund, from 1 April 2026, with a mandate for delivery assigned to the Director of Community Services.
The Deputy Leader took the opportunity to extend her best wishes and gratitude to the Leader of the Council, Andrew Morgan OBE who was stepping down from his position as Council Leader. Cabinet Members echoed the sentiment and thanked the Leader for his commitment over the years.
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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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