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Councillors Y Forsey and E Stowell-Corten.
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The Minutes from 11 February 2026 were accepted as a true record. Moved by Councillor Lacey and seconded by Councillor D Davies.
The Cabinet Member for Social Services, Councillor Lacey presented the report to Cabinet colleagues, which outlined the proposal for Newport City Council to exit the Section 33 Agreement. The agreement pools health and social care budgets to support the delivery of integrated services for individuals living with frailty. A move to more local arrangements would enable more flexibility to provide community based services. Councillor Clarke proposed the report, seconded by Councillor Adan. Decision: Cabinet endorsed the exit of the Section 33 Agreement.
The Cabinet Member for Communities and Sport, Councillor M Spencer presented the report. The strategy would improve pitch quality, modernise changing facilities, grow participation (especially for women and girls), strengthen community clubs, and manage assets sustainably. It proposes a balanced model of enhanced grass pitches, strategic artificial grass pitch hubs in partnership with schools/clubs, and various long‑term leases to unlock external investment. The strategy alignes with the relevant Newport City Council policies and supports inclusive access to sport and well‑being outcomes. Councillor D Davies proposed the report, seconded by Councillor Clarke. Decision: Cabinet - 1. Noted the feedback from consultation undertaken on the Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Review. 2. Adopted the Playing Pitch Strategy 2026–2036 appended to the report and agreed to its publication.
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Business Growth, Councillor Clarke, informed Cabinet of the Welsh Government one-year Local Growth Fund (LGF) and sought approval for the Local Growth Fund Investment Plan 2026-27, as contained in Appendix One of the report. Councillor Lacey proposed the report, seconded by Councillor Spencer. Decision: Cabinet - · Approved the Draft Local Growth Fund Local Investment Plan 2026-27 which accompanied the report (at Appendix One) and the projects contained within. · Authorised the submission of the draft Local Investment Plan to the regional lead local authority (Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council) allowing the development of a Memorandum of Understanding with Welsh Government. · Granted delegated authority to the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development, in consultation with the LGF Board and the relevant Cabinet Member(s) responsible for Regeneration and Strategic Projects, to approve specific projects under each of the four LGF priorities and to recalibrate and revise funding allocations as necessary to achieve outputs and outcomes.
The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Business Growth, Councillor Clarke, advised Cabinet colleagues on the opportunity to acquire the freehold of the above site, which was in poor condition and vacant since the closure of the W H Smith store in April 2025. This would deliver the commitments of the Placemaking Plan as well as the wider regeneration of the city centre. Councillor Lacey proposed the report, seconded by Councillor D Davies. Decision: Cabinet – • Approved the freehold purchase by the Council of 166-168 Commercial Street, NP20 1JN for the total sum of £455,750+VAT and to delegate authority to the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development, in consultation with the Head of People, Policy and Transformation and the Head of Law and Standards (or such appropriately qualified persons as those two consultees shall designate) to determine the terms and conditions of that purchase. • Noted the holding costs identified below and authorised the funding of those, up to the maximum amounts indicated below, from the Council’s Economic Development Reserve. • Noted the proposal set out in the report regarding the demolition of the building and to direct the Head of Regeneration and Economic Development: a. to conduct an options appraisal of potential uses for the site following acquisition and in particular, ensure that there was no preferable alternative to demolition; and b. to report back to the Cabinet at its next meeting regarding the outcome of that options appraisal and provide a recommendation as to the future of the site together with an update on any ancillary financial issues.
This was the regular monthly report on the Work Programme. Councillor Clarke proposed the report, seconded by Councillor D Davies. Decision: Cabinet agreed the Work Programme.
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