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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 15 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 26 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 October 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 6 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 7 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 13 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 14 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 22 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: This report was considered and endorsed.
Resolved that: 1. The application for a presence at the National Eisteddfod be held in Rhondda Cynon Taf, August 2024, be approved. 2. The WESP / WL Steering Group to support the organisation and co-ordination of the festival be approved.
Resolved that: Pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the MTCBC for 2024/25shall be 18,943.92 (18,617.78 – 2023/24) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog and Trelewis Community Council for 2024/25 shall be 1,176.03 (1,171.52 – 2023/24).
Resolved that: The updated Council Tax Discretionary Policy, included as Appendix 1, be approved.
Resolved that: The Healthy Organisation Strategy be approved.
Resolved that: The Corporate Self-Assessment Report 2022-23 be approved.
Resolved that: A new application for funding be submitted to the Cymru Football Foundation and Sport Wales to develop a 3G site at Afon Taf High School, be approved.
Resolved that: The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2024-2029, which will come into force on 7 January 2024, be approved.
Resolved that: The report for information was received.
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.
No apologies for absence were received as all Members were present.
Declarations of Interest were received from: · Councillor Gareth Lewis - 3G Development Proposal – Chair of Governors at Afon Taf High School – has dispensation to speak. · Councillor Lee Davies - Wellbeing Merthyr – has a personal and prejudicial interest and would leave the meeting when the item was discussed. · Councillor David Jones - Five Year Revision of Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 – has a personal licence and a licenced premises and would leave the meeting when the item was discussed. · Councillor Geraint Thomas - Five-Year Revision of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 – has a personal and prejudicial interest and would leave the meeting when the item was discussed. · Councillor Darren Roberts - 3G Development Proposal – is Chair of the Invest Local Ynysowen Steering Group and would leave the meeting when the item was discussed. · Councillor Michelle Jones - Council Tax Base 2024/25; Council Tax Discretionary Relief Policy but does not have a prejudicial interest so will remain in the Chamber. · Councillor Michelle Jones - Wellbeing Merthyr – is a council appointed trustee, so has dispensation to remain in the Chamber. · Councillor Claire Jones - Wellbeing Merthyr – is a council appointed trustee, so has dispensation to remain in the Chamber.
The Council approves as accurate (subject to any amendments) the Minutes of the following Meetings:
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 15 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 15 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 26 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 26 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 October 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 26 October 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 6 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Learning and LGES Scrutiny Committee held 6 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 7 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 7 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Cabinet held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Full Council held 8 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 13 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 13 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 14 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Regeneration and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee held 14 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 22 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Resolved that: The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 22 November 2023 be accepted as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: This report was considered and endorsed.
Councillor Andrew Barry gave a brief background on the Governance and Audit Committee and the requirement to produce an annual report. He introduced Colin Prosser, the Vice Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee and Andrew Wathan, the Regional Internal Audit Manager and invited them to provide an overview. Resolved that: This report was considered and endorsed.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 1. The application for a presence at the National Eisteddfod be held in Rhondda Cynon Taf, August 2024, be approved. 2. The WESP / WL Steering Group to support the organisation and co-ordination of the festival be approved.
Councillor Michelle Symonds provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. Questions were raised relating to whether there were any indications of what the costs referred to at 5.3 would amount to, and whether school funds would need to pay for transport. A request was also made for Councillors to be kept informed of events. Resolved that: 1. The application for a presence at the National Eisteddfod be held in Rhondda Cynon Taf, August 2024, be approved. 2. The WESP / WL Steering Group to support the organisation and co-ordination of the festival be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: Pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the MTCBC for 2024/25shall be 18,943.92 (18,617.78 – 2023/24) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog and Trelewis Community Council for 2024/25 shall be 1,176.03 (1,171.52 – 2023/24).
Councillor Andrew Barry provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. Resolved that: Pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) and Council Tax (Prescribed class of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendments) regulations 2004, the number calculated by the MTCBC for 2024/25shall be 18,943.92 (18,617.78 – 2023/24) and for the area covered by the Bedlinog and Trelewis Community Council for 2024/25 shall be 1,176.03 (1,171.52 – 2023/24).
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The updated Council Tax Discretionary Policy, included as Appendix 1, be approved.
Councillor Andrew Barry provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. Resolved that: The updated Council Tax Discretionary Policy, included as Appendix 1, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Healthy Organisation Strategy be approved.
Councillor Andrew Barry provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. A question was raised about staff mental health champions, and the accessibility and identifiability of the trained mental health first aiders. In response to a request from a Councillor, it was agreed to circulate comparative data on the number of days lost on staff sickness. Further queries were raised in relation to the confidence held that the strategy would enhance the wellbeing, health and happiness of staff especially in light of budget forecasts, and it was recognised that the strategy would continue to dictate direction. Resolved that: The Healthy Organisation Strategy be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Corporate Self-Assessment Report 2022-23 be approved.
Councillor Andrew Barry provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. A Councillor requested whether it would be possible to review the way questions are addressed in future public consultations, in attempt to make it clearer what potential implications may be. Resolved that: The Corporate Self-Assessment Report 2022-23 be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: A new application for funding be submitted to the Cymru Football Foundation and Sport Wales to develop a 3G site at Afon Taf High School, be approved.
Declaration of Interest - Councillor Michelle Symonds, having declared an interest in this report, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Councillor Andrew Barry provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. A question was asked in relation to the costs referred to in point 5.5 of the report and whether the school would have to contribute. Concerns were also raised with regard to some clubs having difficulties covering fees and it was noted that discussions were ongoing to assist. With regard to discussions referred to at item 5.3 of the report, it was requested that Councillors receive details on the outcome. A further query was made on whether the reserved fund available to Aberfan be expected to cover the cost of the resurfacing and if there was any surplus could that be used to bring the changing facilities up to standard. Resolved that: A new application for funding be submitted to the Cymru Football Foundation and Sport Wales to develop a 3G site at Afon Taf High School, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2024-2029, which will come into force on 7 January 2024, be approved.
Declaration of Interest - Councillors David Jones and Geraint Thomas, having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting for the consideration of the item. Councillor Michelle Symonds provided a summary and background to the report and restated the recommendations. Resolved that: The revised Statement of Licensing Policy 2024-2029, which will come into force on 7 January 2024, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report for information was received.
Resolved that: The report for information was received.
The Mayor advised that there was no other urgent business or correspondence.
The Mayor wished to pass on the condolences from everyone in the Chamber to Councillor Claire Jones on her recent sad loss. Also, condolences to the family of Council employee Dean Davies, a much respected and valued member of staff, who sadly passed away recently. Congratulations to Gavin Gwynne on winning the European Title fight now a triple belt holding champion. Thank you to all the officers, staff and the partners involved in yesterday’s incident in Aberfan, in keeping everyone safe and making sure that everyone was kept updated.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.
Resolved that: The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.
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