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Decided: Council carried a composite motion (one combining several proposals) by 62 votes to none, with 1 abstention (Cllr Chowdhury). It asks the council to review and strengthen its enforcement powers, set up a cross-council enforcement task force, and work with landlords and traders. It calls on the Welsh Government to give more resources and require planning permission for vape shops, and calls on the UK Government to continue its crackdown. Cabinet must report back within 6 months. A Liberal Democrat amendment was lost by 21 for, 41 against and 1 abstention.
Decided: Council agreed the budget principles in the report, and that Directorates should work with Cabinet Members to find savings. These address an indicative budget gap of £45.0 million for 2027/28 and £163.7 million over the Medium-Term Financial Plan. It delegated authority to the Chief Executive to carry out savings early where no new policy decision is needed. It adopted the budget timetable, with consultation once options are detailed. The vote was 32 for, 12 against and 1 abstention (Cllr Youde).
Decided: Council approved the new appointments of Local Authority governors to school governing bodies, as listed in Appendix 1. Each is appointed for four years from the date of appointment.