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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt be appointed Chair for the meeting.
Decision as recorded
Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt be appointed Chair for the meeting.
Agreed that Councillor S.K.Hunt be appointed Chair for the meeting.
The Chair welcomed all to the meeting.
No declarations of interest were received.
The minutes of the previous meetings of Cabinet, held on 4 February 2026 were agreed as an accurate record.
No public questions were received
Decision: That having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment: • The revenue budget as set out in appendix 5 of the report, be approved. • The Council Tax in 2026/27 will increase by 3.5%. The 2026/27 Band D equivalent for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council will be £2,072.88 is commended to Council for approval. Reason for Decision: To ensure the Council sets a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Implementation of Decision: For immediate implementation with the consent of the chair of Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee.
Decision: That the following be commended to Council for approval: • The Capital Strategy. • The Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29 as detailed in Appendix 2 in this report. • The delegation arrangements as set out in this report. Reason for Decision: To ensure the Council sets a balanced budget for the 2026/27 financial year. Implementation of Decision: For immediate implementation with the consent of the chair of Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee.
Decision: That the following Strategies and Policies set out in this report, be commended to Council for approval. • Treasury Management Strategy • Annual Investment Strategy • Minimum Revenue Provision Policy • Prudential Indicators Reason for Decision: To approve the Authority’s Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment Strategy, Capital Strategy and MRP Policy as required by the Local Government Act 2003 and the CIPFA Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (2017). Implementation of Decision: For immediate implementation with the consent of the chair of Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee.
Decision: That having had due regard to the impact assessments in relation to equality, risk, community usage and Welsh language, in line with Section 48 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, the statutory publication of a proposal to:- 1. Change the language medium of the YGG Trebannws, Cognition and Learning Support Centre (LSC) to Welsh-medium with effect from September 2026, be approved. 2. Establish a 16 place Cognition and Learning LSC for pupils aged 11-16 at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur with effect from September 2027. 3. The number of pupil places at Ysgol Maes Y Coed be increased by an additional 40 places with effect from April 2028, be approved. 4. That the current Pupil Inclusion Centre (PIC) in Awel y Mor Primary be changed to a permanent place primary Behavioural, Emotional and Social needs LSC, with effect from September 2026. Reason for Decision: To obtain approval to publish a proposal to reorganise ALN provision within the Local Authority. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period.
Decision: That having due regard to the integrated impact screening assessment:- • The development and submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, focused on Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, be agreed. • That delegated authority be granted to Head of Leisure, Tourism, Heritage and Culture to submit the Expression of Interest and to engage with relevant external partners, businesses and stakeholders to support the expression of interest Reason for Decision: To seek Cabinet approval to develop and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, centred on Port Talbot and the Afan Valley, and to delegate authority to officers to engage with partners and submit the EOI by the 31st March 2026 deadline. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three- day call in period.
Decision: That, in line with approved policy, LA governor representatives to the existing and forthcoming vacancies set out in the attached appendix, be appointed. Reasons for Decision: To enable the Authority to contribute to effective school governance through representation on school governing bodies. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in period’ Blaenhonddan Primary School 30/04/2026 Reappoint Mr Andrew Collins Crynallt Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Cwmnedd Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Eastern Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Godre'rgraig Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Llangatwg Community School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Llangiwg Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made Rhydyfro Primary School Immediate Future Appointment to be made The Federated Primaries of the Upper Afan Valley Immediate Future Appointment to be made Tywyn Primary School Immediate Appoint Rev. Tomos RobertsYoung YGG Rhosafan Immediate Future appointment to be made YGG Trebannws Immediate Appoint Ms Elizabeth O’Sullivan YGG Tyle’r Ynn Immediate Future appointment to be made Ysgol Hendrefelin Immediate Future appointment to be made
Decision: That having had due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment, the 24/7 opening of parks and gardens for pedestrian access. - Exclude Victoria Gardens from the arrangement and continue with traditional opening and closing times, due to concerns raised by the Police and Neighbourhood Services officers, be approved. Reason for Decision: To seek approval for proposed changes to the operational management of parks and gardens, specifically regarding pedestrian access arrangements, following the completion of a public consultation and evaluation of recent trial periods. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three day call in.
Decision: That having had due regard to the full Integrated Impact Assessment and subject to planning permission being granted, the granting of the Deed of Variation to Baglan RFC Limited on the terms identified in this report, be approved Reason for Decision: The varying of the lease will enable the fence to be erected to secure the boundaries of the rugby football playing field. Implementation of Decision: The decision is proposed for implementation after the three-day call-in period.
No urgent items were received.
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