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Decided: Cabinet noted the forward work programme. Members noted two additions: the Medium Term Financial Strategy and Plan, and the Low Carbon Heat Grant for County Hall, both added to May.
Decided: Cabinet approved and formally adopted the policy. It also agreed to replace the word 'Target' with 'Support' in one action, so that departments with low mystery shopper results receive training.
Decided: Cabinet approved all three documents as presented. It also committed to review them at least once after every council election, with the first review in 2029.
Decided: Cabinet approved the award of the contract to build the new salt storage building. It also confirmed it had read and considered the well-being impact assessment. The award report is a confidential appendix, so the contractor's name is not in these papers.
Decided: Members agreed that the Cyfarthfa Foundation should be included in the 2026/27 forward work programme.
Decided: Members agreed the draft plan is high quality and welcomed its direction. They stressed the need for clearer delivery timescales. The minute also records that references to borough are to change to county borough throughout the plan, that Scrutiny Members are to receive a separate briefing on the work of the Cyfarthfa Foundation, and that the Destination Management Partnership is to be reviewed so that all relevant partners are represented.
Decided: Members supported the policy, subject to minor amendments. They agreed a wider councillor workshop should be held. Members asked that consideration be given to strengthening the policy's references to reusing empty and listed buildings for homes.
RESOLVED: To approve the application Opening Hours: Sunday 08:00 – 00:30 Monday 08:00 – 00:30 Tuesday 08:00 – 00:30 Wednesday 08:00 – 00:30 Thursday 08:00 – 00:30 Friday 08:00 – 00:30 Saturday 08:00 – 00:30 Licensable Activities: Late-night refreshment - Indoors and Outdoors Sunday 23:00 – 00:00 Monday 23:00 – 00:00 Tuesday 23:00 – 00:00 Wednesday 23:00 – 00:00 Thursday 23:00 – 00:00 Friday 23:00 – 00:00 Saturday 23:00 – 00:00 Supply of Alcohol - on and off the Premises Sunday 08:00 - 00:00 Monday 08:00 – 00:00 Tuesday 08:00 – 00:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 00:00 Thursday 08:00 – 00:00 Friday 08:00 – 00:00 Saturday 08:00 – 00:00 Additional measures: · The external seating area on Embankment Road must be closed after 22:00 and the rest of the external areas to close at 23:00. · Drinks in glass containers would not be served in the external area on Embankment Road. · The disposal of waste bottles or cans into containers outside the licensed building is prohibited between 22:00 – 07:00. Empty bottles shall be stored in a lidded skip/bin within the curtilage of the premises. · A full list of the measures as set out in Part M of the application and proposed by the applicant to promote the Licensing Objectives to be included as conditions on the licence. Note: · To maintain a written Noise Management Plan, ensuring that it will be available at the request of authorised officers. · To take appropriate steps to ensure safety. In the context of Prevention of Crime and Disorder, the Police did not submit any observations in response to the application and no further evidence was presented that related to this principle. In the context of matters of Public Safety, no observations or evidence had been submitted that related to this principle. In the context of Prevention of Public Nuisance, observations were received from the Environmental Health Service expressing concern about the restaurant's opening hours and noise impact, but following a change to the application and agreement in terms of relevant conditions proposed by them in response to the application, the concerns had been alleviated. An objection was received from the Planning Department stating concern about the use of the terrace floor. It was noted that this part was not included in the licence variation. The applicant would also need to ensure that planning permission and a street furniture licence were granted before serving food outside. In the context of Protecting Children from Harm, no observations or evidence had been submitted that related to this principle. It was noted that if any problems arose in connection with the licensing principles, the Act would allow a licence to be referred for review by the Authority. The Solicitor reported that the decision would be formally confirmed by letter to everyone who had submitted written observations. It was added that all parties to the application had the right to submit an appeal to Caernarfon Magistrates' Court against the Sub-committee's decision. Any such appeal should be lodged by giving notice of appeal to the Chief Executive, Llandudno Magistrates’ Court, Llandudno within 21 days of the date that the appellant receives the letter (or a copy of the letter) confirming the decision.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting held on 30th March 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting. There were no matters arising.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the verbal update.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the update.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the update.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the update. Note: Having previously notified the Chair, County Borough Councillor A Ellis left the meeting following the conclusion of this item.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the update.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the position statement of progress made by the Council to implement recommendations set out in the Audit Wales reports issued to the Authority between April 2025 and March 2026 and consider the adequacy of the progress made to date; 2. To consider whether there are any matters of a governance, internal control or risk management nature that require further action or attention by the Governance and Audit Committee; and 3. To consider whether there are any matters of a performance nature that require referral to the Council’s Scrutiny Committees.
RESOLVED: 1. To review and approve the Whistleblowing Annual Report 2025/26 in line with the requirements placed upon the Council by the 2017 Regulation; and 2. To consider whether any other changes or improvements to the current whistleblowing arrangements are required.
RESOLVED: 1. To scrutinise and comment on the information provided within Appendix 1 and Appendix 2 to the report; and 2. To consider whether they wish to receive further detail on any matters contained within the Appendices.
RESOLVED: That the Draft Annual Report 2025-26 for the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee (SWWCJC) be endorsed for onward consideration at the SWWCJC.
RESOLVED: That the Neath Port Talbot Standards Committee Annual Report be agreed for onward presentation to Full Council.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Welsh Standards Committee Forum, be noted.
RESOLVED: That the proposed programme of work, following the 2027 Local Government Elections, that the Standards Committee will undertake to support high ethical standards, promote good governance, and ensure a consistent and well structured approach to Member conduct throughout the full election cycle, be noted.
RESOLVED: 1. That Member specific guidance be commissioned on the responsible use of AI, including data protection obligations in constituency casework and practical do’s and don’ts for AI assisted communications. 2. That AI risks and good practice be embedded into the established Code of Conduct training, using scenario based examples. 3. That Member support be aligned with the Council’s AI Policy, governance proposals and draft Strategy, ensuring a single, coherent approach across the organisation.
Decided: The Panel agreed to sign off the inquiry as complete.
Decided: The committee approved the application for listed building consent, with conditions. The conditions require a detailed phased demolition method agreed in advance, and a qualified conservation professional to supervise the work. They also require a plan to restore the porch and garden, and a historic building record.
Decided: The committee approved the application with conditions, but only once the Land Drainage Unit gives positive comments on surface water. The conditions cover matters such as materials, lighting, signs, highways, biodiversity and a construction plan that sets working hours.
Decided: The committee approved the listed building consent, with 13 conditions. The conditions cover matters such as secondary glazing, reuse of materials from the demolished section, solar panels, lighting, signs and samples of materials.
Decided: The committee refused the application, against the officers' recommendation. The reason given was a lack of need for affordable homes on the part of the site outside the development boundary. Under the cooling-off period, a short pause before the decision takes effect, the application will return to the committee on a later date with a report on the risks.
Decided: The committee approved the application with conditions. The conditions include a five-year time limit, bilingual signs and a construction traffic plan for the trunk roads.
Decided: Refused planning permission. The minute records that the development does not provide a safe means of pedestrian access and so conflicts with policy GDP1 of the Wrexham Unitary Development Plan.
Decided: The Board approved the draft 2025-26 annual report for translation and publication. It noted the achievements and endorsed sharing the report with stakeholders to widen its reach.