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Councillor Stowell-Corten declared an interest in a project that benefitted from SPF funding last year (Item 8) Councillor D Davies declared an interest as a member of Maindee Unlimited (Item 8).
Minutes from 16 April we accepted as a true record.
The Leader introduced the report, which explained the Council’s outturn for its 2024/25 revenue budget and the key issues arising. £2m would be invested in infrastructure, including more resurfacing and repairs of roads across the city. This bought total budget for infrastructure this year, to £6.5m which was the most in ten years. £500k was to be allocated to economic regeneration team to meet the demands of the city. The Leader also announced that £500k was being invested in a scheme called No-one Left Behind. The Leader and Cabinet Members had worked constructively with the Lliswerry Independents Group from grassroots to develop this scheme. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet - § Noted the outturn position, which was subject to audit; and the major variances for the year (Sections 1-3). § Agreed/approved the reserve transfers respectively as set out in Section 6 of the report, noting the resulting level of the Council’s general and earmarked reserves. § Noted the schools’ outturn and the position on the individual and total school reserves (Section 4). § £2m allocated to Infrastructure and Assets, including more road resurfacing and repairs of roads across the city. This brought the total budget for infrastructure this year to £6.6m which was the most in ten years. § £500k allocated to Economic Regeneration team to meet the demands of regenerating the city, including drawing in additional expertise concerning commercial space and funding promotional activities including a video that will promote Newport to commercial investors. § £600K towards costs of relocating Millbrook Primary School. § £500k in a scheme called No-one Left Behind. The Leader, Cabinet Members for Communities and Sport and the Lliswerry Independents have worked together collaboratively to develop this scheme which will work with grassroots communities.
The Leader informed colleagues on the treasury activities undertaken within the financial year 2024/25. The report was already considered by Governance and Audit Committee, who provided no comments for Cabinet’s consideration. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet noted the report on treasury management activities for the period 2024/25 and provided comments to Council.
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Business Growth presented the report, which outlined the new procurement Strategy. The Strategy ensured the Council’s legal compliance to deliver positive outcomes for our residents and our communities for the next five years. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet approved and adopted the new Socially Responsible Procurement Strategy.
The Leader introduced the report which provided an overview of the Corporate Risks. It was noted that in 2025/26, the reporting frequency would reduce from quarterly updates to six monthly updates at the mid-year / end of year points. The Governance and Audit Committee would continue to receive quarterly updates to support the corporate governance and assurance arrangements. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet considered and noted the contents of the Quarter 4 update of the Corporate Risk Register.
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Business Growth presented the report, outlining its primary goal, which was to build pride in place and increase life chances across the UK. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet noted the contents of this report which reflected the outcomes associated with the delivery of Newport’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund for 2022-2025.
The Cabinet Member for Communications and Culture presented the report to Cabinet and was pleased to confirm National Trust have agreed to host the event at Tredegar House in 2027. The Cabinet Member highlighted that local businesses and supply chains would benefit from an estimated £7.4m spent by visitors on goods and services and there was an opportunity to work with hospitality, leisure and retail businesses across the city to ensure that the whole city felt part of and benefitted from this huge event. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet - • Noted the agreed location of the Newport Eisteddfod yr Urdd event in 2027, and • Allocated further funding of £100,000, from the Council’s Events Reserve to facilitate the delivery of the event; and • Delegated to the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Communications, authority to approve the spending of this sum together with the aforementioned £200,000 previously allocated in order to progress the delivery of the event.
The Cabinet Member for Social Services presented the report which provided the outcome of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) Performance Evaluation Inspection (PEI) of adult services in Newport City Council. This inspection was undertaken in February 2025, and the purpose was to review the local authority’s performance in exercising its social services duties and functions in line with legislation, on behalf of Welsh Ministers. The final inspection report was published in April 2025. The report provides an overview of adult services with a series of strengths and opportunities for improvement. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: Cabinet noted the report.
The Deputy Leader presented the above report on the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. This was delivered in partnership with local authorities and was a long-term capital investment to improve education facilities. To access a full recording of the comments made by elected members please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel. Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd Decision: To delegate to the Head of Education the authority to take and/or approve such steps as are necessary to implement the delivery of the Strategic Outline Programme approved by the Welsh Ministers in August 2024, including the approval of any expenditure and the details of any scheme, design, plan or budget, provided that such expenditure or details are consistent with the provisions of the approved Strategic Outline Programme and any relevant Council plans, policies or procedures and all prevailing legislative requirements and provided further that: a) The Head of Education shall provide regular reports on progress to the Cabinet Member for Education and Early Years; and b) The Cabinet shall be provided with a report: • on progress at the end of each phase of the programme; or • in any instance where a variation to the agreed programme, requires consideration and/or approval by the Cabinet or should it become apparent that the allocated budget would no longer be sufficient to deliver the agreed programme.
This was the regular monthly report on the Work Programme. Decision: Cabinet agreed the Work Programme. The Leader thanked Councillors Hughes and Spencer for attending their first Cabinet meeting since being appointed as Cabinet Member for Communities and Sport, following the Council AGM in May.
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