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Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting.
Decision as recorded
Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting.
Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt 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 item: Councillor A.Llewelyn - Minute No 17 – Removal of Local Authority Governor – as he sits on the board of governors of the school in question.
The minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet, held on 3 September 2025, were agreed as an accurate record.
The Forward Work Programme was noted.
No public questions were received.
Decisions: That the following be commended to Council: 1. The approval of the updated proposed 2025/26 budget totalling £98.136m. 2. The position in relation to expenditure as at 30th June 2025, be noted. Reason for Decisions: To comply with the Councils constitution in relation to budget virement, re-profiling between financial years and to update the Council’s Budget projections for 2025/26. Implementation of Decisions: The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.
Decision: That the Monitoring report be noted.
Decision: That the Monitoring report be noted.
Decision: That the Monitoring report be noted.
Decision: That the updated Neurodivergence Strategic Plan, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, be approved. Reason for Decision: To enable Neath Port Talbot Council to further develop an inclusive approach across services, and continue to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Implementation of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.
Decision: That the Family Link service be brought in-house for direct delivery by the Council from 1st April 2026. Reason for Decision: To ensure the Council sustainably meets the social care needs and service demands of children with disabilities and their parent carers in Neath Port Talbot. Implementation of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.
Cabinet voted and agreed on an amendment to the recommendations, as detailed in bold and italics at Decision No. 1 below: Decisions: 1. That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, capital funding of £2,000,000 be taken from the underspends identified from 2024/2025 financial year and the remainder be allocated from the Neighbourhood Improvement Programme Fund, to facilitate refurbishment of the 16 playgrounds listed below: Sunny Crescent Ynyscorrwg Victoria Park Pen y Dre Baglan Park Ger yr Afon Fire Station/ The Refresh Grahams Terrace Bowen Street Oakwood Llwyn Road Cross Street Heol y Coed Cae Parc y Werin Bryn Park Wellfield Square 2. That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration to commence procurement for the refurbishment of the aforementioned playgrounds, and to award a contract in accordance with Neath Port Talbot Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, to the most economically advantageous tenderer. Reason for Decisions: To ensure the long-term viability of Council owned playgrounds and limit the risk of potential closures, whilst improving ongoing standards of maintenance. This combined strategy will not only meet statutory obligations under the Play Sufficiency Assessment but also help extend the life expectancy of play areas, reduce future refurbishment pressures, and maintain high-quality, safe environments for children and families throughout the borough. Implementation of Decisions: The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period. Consultation: External consultation will take place on this item.
Decision: That the exclusion of Contract Procedure Rules for this contract be approved, in accordance with the discretionary powers under Contract Procedure Rules 1.8, and the Head of Service for Support Services and Transformation be authorised to directly award a contract to 4TheRegion for the confirmed three-year funding period, to include the value confirmed funding from Welsh Government, as well as any additional funding granted during the three-year period. Reason for Decision: To continue facilitating the Neath Port Talbot Local Food Partnership on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council. This report includes a request in accordance with CPR 1.8 to waive the Contract Procedure Rules on the basis that a competitive procedure is not suitable, and that a direct award will ensure continuity, maintain momentum, and deliver ongoing value to the community without delay. Implementation of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.
No urgent items were received.
RESOLVED: To resolve to exclude the public for the following item 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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