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Resolved that: The formal adoption of the priorities presented by the Labour Group as guiding principles for the administration be approved and, in doing so, instruction of the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that MTCBC’s Corporate Plan aligns with the priorities, be approved.
Resolved that: The establishment of a generic 12 place WM LRB provision for pupils aged between Reception and Year 6 with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug, from September 2025, be approved.
Resolved that: The report be discussed and agreed.
Resolved that: The Regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
No apologies for absence were received.
No Declarations of Interest were made.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The formal adoption of the priorities presented by the Labour Group as guiding principles for the administration be approved and, in doing so, instruction of the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that MTCBC’s Corporate Plan aligns with the priorities, be approved.
Resolved that: The formal adoption of the priorities presented by the Labour Group as guiding principles for the administration be approved and, in doing so, instruction of the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that MTCBC’s Corporate Plan aligns with the priorities, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The establishment of a generic 12 place WM LRB provision for pupils aged between Reception and Year 6 with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug, from September 2025, be approved.
Councillor G Lewis introduced the report. The following question was raised: • Is there scope for an extended number of placements beyond 12 in the future? Resolved that: The establishment of a generic 12 place WM LRB provision for pupils aged between Reception and Year 6 with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug, from September 2025, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report be discussed and agreed.
Councillor L Minett-Vokes introduced the report. The following questions were raised: • In relation to 4.1, are there any indications of an increase in the number of children with complex needs requiring placement in Merthyr? • Regarding 4.4, do you know what measures are going to be implemented for the management of that? Resolved that: The report be discussed and agreed.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The Regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be approved.
Councillor L Minett-Vokes introduced the report. The following questions were raised: • What challenges do you perceive there to be with implementing this? • Do you have any ideas for us having a fully integrated approach to working with the community? • If these aims are successful medium to long term, how do you believe that will benefit residents in Merthyr Tydfil? Comments were made regarding the importance of working together and achieving better outcomes. Resolved that: The Regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Councillor D Jones introduced the report. Councillor D Jones noted that the sentence “The proposal will help people enjoy good physical health, promote healthy behaviours and increased levels of physical activity” under the heading Negative Impact of Paragraph 4.2 and 5 of the report be removed. The following question was raised: • Are there any plans for future school street schemes? Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make a new permanent Traffic Regulation Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedule at Appendix A, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Order be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
Resolved that: The report for Information be received.
No other business was deemed urgent by the Chair.
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