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RESOLVED that the Council proceeds with implementation of the following proposals: Phase 1 of the Proposals From September 2027: i) To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4 – 18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3BW · From September 2027, pupils in R – year 9 would attend the school. · Year 10 would be introduced in September 2028 as pupils move through the school, followed by Year 11 in September 2029, Year 12 in September 2030 and Year 13 in September 2031. · Initially, the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site. ii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium · Dual stream provision would continue to be provided on Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus for pupils in years 10 onwards until these pupils had left the school. iii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium · Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. Phase 2 of the Proposals From September 2029 at the earliest: i) Following capital investment on the Llandrindod campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. · Pupils from the school’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod site. · The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth campus.
RESOLVED 1. To receive the Consultation Report in respect of the proposal relating to Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan’s Cradoc campus. 2. To approve the publication of a statutory notice proposing the following: · To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. · Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon.
RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: · To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Sennybridge C.P. School from dual stream to Welsh-medium · This would be introduced on a phased basis, year-by-year, starting with Reception in September 2027.
RESOLVED to approve GROW/TYFU Powys – an Economic Strategy.
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The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 20th January 2026 as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Council proceeds with implementation of the following proposals: Phase 1 of the Proposals From September 2027: i) To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4 – 18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3BW · From September 2027, pupils in R – year 9 would attend the school. · Year 10 would be introduced in September 2028 as pupils move through the school, followed by Year 11 in September 2029, Year 12 in September 2030 and Year 13 in September 2031. · Initially, the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site. ii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium · Dual stream provision would continue to be provided on Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus for pupils in years 10 onwards until these pupils had left the school. iii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium · Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. Phase 2 of the Proposals From September 2029 at the earliest: i) Following capital investment on the Llandrindod campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. · Pupils from the school’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod site. · The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth campus.
Cabinet considered the results of the statutory consultation held on proposals to establish a new Welsh-medium community all-age mixed sex school (4 – 18) on the current Builth Wells campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru from September 2027, to make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium and to make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium. Phase 2 of the proposals from September 2029 at the earliest following capital investment on Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Llandrindod Wells campus to accommodate all the school’s English-medium pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod Wells campus. 35 written objections had been received during the objection period from parents, governors and staff at the schools and members of the community including local members in the Builth Wells area and Llanelwedd Community Council. The report listed the objections raised and the Council’s responses. The Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys acknowledged the letter he had received from the Chair of the Schools Forum which he had forwarded to the Cabinet. The Director of Corporate Services advised that table 4.4 in the report was incorrect and that it stated the figure was a saving when it was a cost. County Councillor Gareth E Jones spoke on behalf of local members, Bryan Davies and Jeremy Pugh, expanding on their comments included in the report. They supported the proposals but argued that the new school buildings in Llandrindod should be built before pupils moved sites as they had concerns about works overrunning. They argued that Ysgol y Bannau and Rhayader C in W School should be included in the catchment area for the secondary phase of the proposed new Welsh medium school. They had also asked for clarification of the extra transport costs estimated at £64,000. County Councillor Angela Davies supported these comments. She noted that there was a successful Welsh medium stream at Rhayader CP School and she felt that pupils from her ward should have the opportunity to attend the new Welsh medium campus in Builth Wells. Officers acknowledged the concerns of local members on the sequencing of works explaining that they had looked at a range of options with a view to providing equitable access to Welsh Medium education in the area as soon as possible. Cabinet was advised that Ministerial approval on the Strategic Outline Case was expected before the start of the pre-election period. An invitation to tender for the works at the Llandrindod Wells campus had been issued. Officers gave a commitment to undertake a review of school catchment areas to include Ysgol y Bannau in the next admission cycle. Officers also confirmed that they would work with schools on the travel costs. Having considered the report, the comments of local members and the advice of officers, it was RESOLVED that the Council proceeds with implementation of the following proposals: Phase 1 of the Proposals From September 2027: i) To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4 – 18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3BW · From September 2027, pupils in R – year 9 would attend the school. · Year 10 would be introduced in September 2028 as pupils move through the school, followed by Year 11 in September 2029, Year 12 in September 2030 and Year 13 in September 2031. · Initially, the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site. ii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium · Dual stream provision would continue to be provided on Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus for pupils in years 10 onwards until these pupils had left the school. iii) To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium · Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. Phase 2 of the Proposals From September 2029 at the earliest: i) Following capital investment on the Llandrindod campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. · Pupils from the school’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod site. · The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth campus.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To receive the Consultation Report in respect of the proposal relating to Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan’s Cradoc campus. 2. To approve the publication of a statutory notice proposing the following: · To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. · Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon.
Cabinet considered responses to the consultation on the proposal to make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026 with pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon. A total of 15 written responses were received during the consultation period. The report set out the comments made and the Council’s responses. The report also included the comments of the local member, County Councillor Iain McIntosh, objecting to the proposals. Having considered the responses, the comments of the local member and the advice of officers it was RESOLVED 1. To receive the Consultation Report in respect of the proposal relating to Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan’s Cradoc campus. 2. To approve the publication of a statutory notice proposing the following: · To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. · Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: · To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Sennybridge C.P. School from dual stream to Welsh-medium · This would be introduced on a phased basis, year-by-year, starting with Reception in September 2027.
Cabinet considered a proposal to make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Sennybridge C.P. School from dual stream to Welsh-medium. This would be introduced on a phased basis, year-by-year, starting with Reception in September 2027. Cabinet noted the comments of the local member, County Councillor Edwin Roderick, highlighting the concerns of the governing body over the implementation date, proposing September 2028 as the earliest date for implementation. The Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys said that, having consulted officers, he did not recommend changing the implementation date at this stage noting that the points raised could be addressed during the consultation. In respect of the local member’s comments about Welsh language ALN provision, Cabinet was advised that a working group was looking at this with the aim of getting specialist staff in place. Having considered the comments of the local member and the advice of officers it was RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: · To make a regulated alteration to change the language category of Sennybridge C.P. School from dual stream to Welsh-medium · This would be introduced on a phased basis, year-by-year, starting with Reception in September 2027.
Cabinet considered the Treasury Management report for Quarter 3 setting out the Council’s borrowing, capital and investment position. Cabinet acknowledged the work of the Debt Working Group in recovering debts owed to the Council.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve GROW/TYFU Powys – an Economic Strategy.
Cabinet considered the new draft Economic Strategy for Powys “GROW/TYFU Powys – an Economic Strategy”. The strategy set out a vision and roadmap for growing the economy of Powys to 2040, aligning with local, regional, and national priorities. GROW/TYFU Powys envisions a county with: Growth in key sectors of our economy Resilience and adaptability of our environment Opportunities for investment and innovation Wellbeing through improved pay and learning. The strategy, alongside the 50+ Big Idea projects, demonstrated the scale of opportunity in Powys and was warmly welcomed by the Cabinet. The Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys placed on record his thanks to the Director of Economic Development and Growth, the Head of Economy and Climate and the Council’s Economic Development team for their work on the strategy. RESOLVED to approve GROW/TYFU Powys – an Economic Strategy.
The Leader advised that this report was being deferred until the next meeting on 24th March.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by Portfolio Holders since the last meeting.
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