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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18th March 2026 as an accurate record subject to the following amendment: - Minute No. 92 states that Councillor R Davis is Chair of Governors at Porth Community School, but this should read as “The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor R Davis in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a LA Governor at Porth Community School, which is referenced within the report”.
RESOLVED to note the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2026-2027 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Council’s participation in Connect to Work and Trailblazers programmes; and 2. To note the operational opportunities and risks in the delivery of the programmes.
RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and the current powers available to the Council and Police to regulate the use of e-bicycles and e-scooters in the County; 2. To consider whether any additional controls are required based on the evidence of impact of e-bicycles and e-scooter use in RCT; 3. That officers undertake further work with Police and other partners to further identify and assess issues arising from the use of e-bicycles (EAPCs) and e scooters, including anti-social behaviour, safety concerns, and illegal use and that a further report is presented to Cabinet as required; 4. That cluster data in respect of the 65 reported ASB incidents is included in the report back to Cabinet; 5. That the Council undertake a survey of all Elected Members to gain further information on their experience with the reporting of the issues and to seek their feedback on the prevalence of this issue; and 6. That the Council seeks to work in partnership with South Wales Police to deliver an awareness-raising campaign to residents to encourage the reporting of any issues and for any feedback to be considered as part of the report back to Cabinet.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the detail of the implementation of the Local Growth Fund in Wales and the management arrangements for 2026/27 and beyond; 2. To consider and approve the potential investment opportunities for Rhondda Cynon Taf and South East Wales; and 3. To endorse the continued role of the Council as lead authority for the region during 2026/27.
RESOLVED: 1. To consider the progress made in addressing the requirements of GTAA; 2. To approve that officers proceed with the proposed expansion of the Beddau Caravan Site by 9 Pitches, incorporating a site office and a play area as part of Phase 1, and submit the associated planning application; 3. That subject to a successful planning outcome, agree that Officers submit a funding application to Welsh Government (WG) to support the financial delivery of the development; and 4. To approve that officers continue investigations into the potential of the land located to the north of the Beddau Caravan Site, in order to assess its suitability for accommodating additional pitches in the future.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.
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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18th March 2026 as an accurate record subject to the following amendment: - Minute No. 92 states that Councillor R Davis is Chair of Governors at Porth Community School, but this should read as “The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor R Davis in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a LA Governor at Porth Community School, which is referenced within the report”.
The Cabinet RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 18th March 2026 as an accurate record subject to the following amendment: - Minute No. 92 states that Councillor R Davis is Chair of Governors at Porth Community School, but this should read as “The Cabinet Member for Resources, Councillor R Davis in respect of Item 5 (Education and Inclusion Services Planned Capital Programme 2026-2027): "I am a LA Governor at Porth Community School, which is referenced within the report”.
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RESOLVED to note the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation.
The Cabinet RESOLVED to note the Leader’s Scheme of Delegation.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2026-2027 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
The Service Director of Democratic Services, Welsh Language and Communication presented, for Cabinet Members’ comment and approval, the Cabinet Work Programme on the proposed list of matters requiring consideration by Cabinet over the 2026-2027 Municipal Year. The Service Director emphasised the importance of the Cabinet Work Programme in guiding the work of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees and providing awareness to the public in terms of the key decisions to be taken forward. The Deputy Leader welcomed the detailed work programme, which she felt was a useful tool to encourage pre-scrutiny and strengthen the democratic process. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Work Programme for the 2026-2027 Municipal Year (with appropriate amendment where necessary) and receive a further update on a 3 monthly basis.
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RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Council’s participation in Connect to Work and Trailblazers programmes; and 2. To note the operational opportunities and risks in the delivery of the programmes.
The Community Services Manager informed Cabinet Members of the UK Government’s Connect to Work and Trailblazers employment programmes as new additions to the overall Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) Work and Skills offer. The Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Leisure welcomed the two new employment programmes. The Cabinet Member noted that both programmes were entirely externally funded and commented that obtaining the additional resources would further enhance the offer already provided by the Local Authority. The Cabinet Member was also pleased to note the additional 16 jobs being created within the Work and Skills Service. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing echoed the sentiments and stated that the programmes would compliment already existing services and would work to strengthen links with other employers, the third sector and Council service areas. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To approve the Council’s participation in Connect to Work and Trailblazers programmes; and 2. To note the operational opportunities and risks in the delivery of the programmes.
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RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and the current powers available to the Council and Police to regulate the use of e-bicycles and e-scooters in the County; 2. To consider whether any additional controls are required based on the evidence of impact of e-bicycles and e-scooter use in RCT; 3. That officers undertake further work with Police and other partners to further identify and assess issues arising from the use of e-bicycles (EAPCs) and e scooters, including anti-social behaviour, safety concerns, and illegal use and that a further report is presented to Cabinet as required; 4. That cluster data in respect of the 65 reported ASB incidents is included in the report back to Cabinet; 5. That the Council undertake a survey of all Elected Members to gain further information on their experience with the reporting of the issues and to seek their feedback on the prevalence of this issue; and 6. That the Council seeks to work in partnership with South Wales Police to deliver an awareness-raising campaign to residents to encourage the reporting of any issues and for any feedback to be considered as part of the report back to Cabinet.
In response to a Notice of Motion at Council on the 22nd October 2025, the Head of Community Wellbeing and Resilience informed Cabinet of the current legislative framework and enforcement powers available to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and partner agencies, to address issues arising from the use of e-bicycles (EAPCs) and e-scooters, including anti-social behaviour, safety concerns, and illegal use. The Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Leisure commented that, as an Elected Member, the presence of e-bikes and scooters and associated risk is something that he was all too familiar with, particularly across town centres. The Cabinet Member stated that, whilst it was positive that there were no specific complaints made to the Council’s Community Safety or Trading Standards team, there was a level of perceived ambiguity around the legal stance of these vehicles and he felt that the lack of specific classification within police recording had contributed to the potential underreporting of the issues. The Cabinet Member asked for cluster data in respect of the 65 reported ASB incidents to be included in the report back to Cabinet, if Cabinet Members were to agree. The Deputy Leader agreed with the sentiment shared by the Cabinet Member but felt that it did not go far enough to address the cross-party concerns of Elected Members, who had unanimously supported the Notice of Motion at the Council meeting. The Deputy Leader spoke strongly of the frustrations of the current reporting mechanisms which could misconstrue the evidence of reporting. The Deputy Leader acknowledged that the legislation was not a matter for the Council but asked for a further recommendation to be included, requiring the Council to work in partnership with South Wales Police to deliver an awareness-raising campaign or survey for residents, to encourage the reporting of these issues and to seek their feedback on the prevalence of the issue. The Cabinet Member for Environment and Capital Infrastructure spoke of issues within his own ward and suggested that there could be a lack of understanding by the individuals buying the e-bicycles and agreed that issues were not being reported due to a lack of awareness and knowledge of who is accountable and what powers can be used. As such, the Cabinet Member agreed with strengthening the recommendations to and suggested that a further recommendation is included for the Council to undertake a survey of all 75 Elected Members to gain a further understanding of lived experience. Both Cabinet Members for Resources, Customer and Energy echoed the comments about a lack of knowledge and problem with reporting. The Cabinet Members noted that the issue was prevalent within their own wards and agreed that it would be useful to gain firsthand experiences from all Elected Members across RCT. All Cabinet Members were in favour of the additional recommendations and it was RESOLVED: 1. To consider the content of the report and the current powers available to the Council and Police to regulate the use of e-bicycles and e-scooters in the County; 2. To consider whether any additional controls are required based on the evidence of impact of e-bicycles and e-scooter use in RCT; 3. That officers undertake further work with Police and other partners to further identify and assess issues arising from the use of e-bicycles (EAPCs) and e scooters, including anti-social behaviour, safety concerns, and illegal use and that a further report is presented to Cabinet as required; 4. That cluster data in respect of the 65 reported ASB incidents is included in the report back to Cabinet; 5. That the Council undertake a survey of all Elected Members to gain further information on their experience with the reporting of the issues and to seek their feedback on the prevalence of this issue; and 6. That the Council seeks to work in partnership with South Wales Police to deliver an awareness-raising campaign to residents to encourage the reporting of any issues and for any feedback to be considered as part of the report back to Cabinet.
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RESOLVED: 1. To note the detail of the implementation of the Local Growth Fund in Wales and the management arrangements for 2026/27 and beyond; 2. To consider and approve the potential investment opportunities for Rhondda Cynon Taf and South East Wales; and 3. To endorse the continued role of the Council as lead authority for the region during 2026/27.
The Service Director of Housing and Regeneration provided Cabinet with an update on the UK Government’s Local Growth Fund and the Welsh Government’s approach to implementation in Wales. The Service Director sought to highlight the investment opportunities for Rhondda Cynon Taf and the Southeast Wales region during Year 1 of the Local Growth Fund; and provide detail of the management arrangements for the Local Growth Fund and the continued role of the Council as lead authority for the region during 2026/27. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing welcomed the additional £15M for the coming year and was supportive of RCT Council leading on this for the region for the first year. The Cabinet Member spoke of the need to closely monitor the years two and three in relation to the delivery and collaborative work. The Cabinet Member for Environment and Capital Infrastructure wished to place on record his thanks to both the Council’s Regeneration and Finance teams for administrating the funds through the SPF over recent years. The Cabinet Member stated that it was a credit to them that the Council were continuing as the lead accountable body for the current year on behalf of the region. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To note the detail of the implementation of the Local Growth Fund in Wales and the management arrangements for 2026/27 and beyond; 2. To consider and approve the potential investment opportunities for Rhondda Cynon Taf and South East Wales; and 3. To endorse the continued role of the Council as lead authority for the region during 2026/27.
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RESOLVED: 1. To consider the progress made in addressing the requirements of GTAA; 2. To approve that officers proceed with the proposed expansion of the Beddau Caravan Site by 9 Pitches, incorporating a site office and a play area as part of Phase 1, and submit the associated planning application; 3. That subject to a successful planning outcome, agree that Officers submit a funding application to Welsh Government (WG) to support the financial delivery of the development; and 4. To approve that officers continue investigations into the potential of the land located to the north of the Beddau Caravan Site, in order to assess its suitability for accommodating additional pitches in the future.
The Service Director of Housing and Regeneration provided Cabinet with an update on the progress of the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA) for the period 2022–2027 and set out a recommendation to address the identified accommodation needs. The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing was supportive of the sensible approach taken by officers and was content with progressing to the planning process. The Deputy Leader also welcomed the report and commented that the approach was both practicable and deliverable. The Deputy acknowledged that there was a general unmet need across Wales within these communities and spoke of the duty of care under the Equalities Act. The Deputy was pleased to note that RCT Council were being proactive in meeting the needs of the gypsy and traveller communities. The Cabinet RESOLVED: 1. To consider the progress made in addressing the requirements of GTAA; 2. To approve that officers proceed with the proposed expansion of the Beddau Caravan Site by 9 Pitches, incorporating a site office and a play area as part of Phase 1, and submit the associated planning application; 3. That subject to a successful planning outcome, agree that Officers submit a funding application to Welsh Government (WG) to support the financial delivery of the development; and 4. To approve that officers continue investigations into the potential of the land located to the north of the Beddau Caravan Site, in order to assess its suitability for accommodating additional pitches in the future.
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