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Agreed that Councillor A.Llewelyn be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting.
Decision as recorded
Agreed that Councillor A.Llewelyn be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting.
Agreed that Councillor A.Llewelyn be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting.
The Chair welcomed all to the meeting.
The following Member made a Declaration of Interest at the start of the meeting: Councillor N. Jenkins - Minute No 8 – Strategic Schools Improvement Programme Proposal to reorganise ALN Provision at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School - Nominated as a governor of Cwmtawe Community School.
The minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet, held on 30 April 2025, were agreed as an accurate record.
The Forward Work Programme was noted.
No public questions were received.
Decision: That the report be noted.
Cllr Jenkins reaffirmed her declaration at this item. Decision: That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, in line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine:- 1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with Specific Literacy Difficulties (SpLD) at Cwmtawe Community School, with effect from 1st September 2025. 2.That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal. Reasons for proposed decision This decision is necessary to comply with the formal publication requirements imposed on the Council by the School Organisation Code and associated legislation. Implementation of the proposal will enable the Council to promote high educational standards and the fulfilment of every child’s potential. It will also enable the Council to meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area. Implementation of the decision The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.
Decision: That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, that in line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine 1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with visual impairment at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, with effect from 1st September 2025. 2. That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal. Reasons for proposed decision: This decision is necessary to comply with the formal publication requirements imposed on the Council by the School Organisation Code and associated legislation. Implementation of the proposal will enable the Council to promote high educational standards and the fulfilment of every child’s potential. It will also enable the Council to meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area. Implementation of the decision The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.
Decision: That the Neath Port Talbot Council’s acceptance of the offer to participate in the free core modules of the National Resident Survey, be approved. Implementation Decision: Officers stated that the report read it was for Immediate Implementation but the decision was proposed for three day call-in period.
Decision: That having considered this report, it is resolved that the following be approved: 1.The Emergency Preparedness Policy as presented in Appendix 2. 2.The Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Strategy as presented in Appendix 3. 3. The Protective Security and Preparedness Strategy as presented in Appendix 4. 4. The Business Continuity Strategy as presented in Appendix 5. Implementation Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation immediately.
Decision: 1.That the Regional Transport Delivery Plan (RTDP) as set out at Appendix A, be endorsed. 2. That the use of the Council’s statutory powers to progress delivery of the Regional Transport Delivery Plan schemes and interventions, subject to Welsh Government approval and in consultation with the relevant cabinet member, be approved. Reason for Proposed Decision: To meet the requirements of the Wales Transport Strategy and to establish a delivery plan for transport funding in Neath Port Talbot and the region. To ensure the Regional Transport Plan and Regional Transport Delivery Plan is progressed, providing improved facilities throughout Neath Port Talbot and wider benefits in line with the Welsh Transport Strategy. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three-day call-in period.
Members noted the Supplement, in addition to the circulated report.
Decision: That the report be noted.
There were no urgent items received.
To resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972
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