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Cllr Paul Davies and Clive Phillips gave their apologies for this meeting.
The following Officer made a declaration of interest at the start of the meeting: James Davies - Minute No. 4 – Appointment of Clerk to the Committee - James left the meeting at this item.
The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 11th November, 2025 were agreed as an accurate record.
James Davies reaffirmed his declaration and left the meeting for this item only. Decision: That James Davies, Neighbourhood Services Manager, be made permanent to the Appointment of Clerk to Margam Crematorium Joint Committee.
Decision: That the Revised Budget 2024/25 is agreed by the Committee (including the refund of £100,000 to the constituent authorities). · The Budget for 2025/26 is agreed by the Committee. · The Committee confirms the precept to be levied for 2025/26: · Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council - £553 · Bridgend County Borough Council - £447 · The fees and charges as set out in Appendix 2 are agreed for 2025/26 on the basis of a 3% increase. · The projected position in relation to the Reserves be noted including the updated contribution to the cremator reserve in line with inflation from 2025/26.
There were no urgent items.
To resolve to exclude the public for the following item/s pursuant to Section 100A(4) & (5) of the Local Government Act 1972, and the relevant Exempt Paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the above Act.
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