Cabinet

Cabinet is due to consider six reports at its meeting on 21 July 2026. They cover a new contract for general supported living services, Estyn inspection outcomes for Bridgend schools, a federation between Tynyrheol Primary School and the Garw Valley Federation, the first-quarter budget forecast, the treasury management outturn for 2025-26, and the capital programme. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are recorded.

1. Recommissioning general supported living services

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The current contracts with providers end on 31 March 2027, and the services cover seven local areas. The report says capping the contracts on a set number of hours would fix costs within a known budget and let providers work flexibly to help people become more independent.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Report - 21-07-26 - Recommissioning Supported Living - v0.05

2. Estyn inspection outcomes for Bridgend schools

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Estyn is the Welsh inspectorate for schools, and this report sets out its findings for Bridgend schools inspected between summer term 2025 and the end of spring term 2026. It covers core inspections of ten schools and interim visits, which help a school plan its own improvement, to a further group of schools. Estyn has removed Blaengarw Primary School and Bryncethin Primary School from its follow-up categories.

   Based on the minutes, 20260721 Cabinet Estyn School Inspection Reports (Summer Term 2025 to Summer Term 2026) v1.0

3. Federation of Tynyrheol Primary School with the Garw Valley Federation

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Tynyrheol Primary School was placed in special measures by Estyn in November 2025, after its shared leadership with Llangynwyd Primary School ended in August 2025. The consultation in early 2026 received no responses, and both governing bodies agreed the proposal on 28 April 2026. The report says the federation will share specialist staff, reduce costs and strengthen leadership, which it says will help improve teaching.

   Based on the minutes, 20260721 Cabinet Garw Valley Federation v1.0

4. Revenue budget forecast for 2026-27 at quarter 1

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The council forecasts a net overspend of £606,000 for 2026-27 at 30 June 2026, out of a net revenue budget of £408.149 million. Most of the pressure is in Social Services and Wellbeing and in Education, Early Years and Young People, where demand for services is high. The report also says savings of £536,000 are at risk, which is 22.83% of the £2.348 million savings target.

   Based on the minutes, Budget Monitoring 2026-27 - Quarter 1, Appendix 2 - 2026-27 MTFS Budget Reductions Risk Tracker June 2026

5. Treasury management outturn for 2025-26

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Treasury management is how the council manages its cash, borrowing and investments, and the risks involved. At 31 March 2026 the council had £99.72 million of long-term borrowing and £44.50 million invested, leaving net debt of £68.09 million.

   Based on the minutes, Treasury Management Outturn 2025-26, Appendix A - Treasury Management Outturn Report 25-26

6. Capital programme outturn 2025-26 and quarter 1 update

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Capital spending is money for long-term assets such as buildings, schools and roads. The council spent £44.919 million in 2025-26 against a revised budget of £83.373 million, and £37.559 million was moved into 2026-27 because projects were delayed. The report gives reasons for the delays, including extra survey work, supply chain problems and talks with funding bodies.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Capital Report Outturn 25-26 Q1 26-27, Appendix B, Appendix C

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1. 1

   Apologies for Absence

   Minute

   Apologies for absence were received from xxxxxxxxxx

2. 2

   Declarations of interest

3. 3

   Approval of Minutes

   Papers: Minutes of Previous Meeting
4. 4

   Provision of General Supported Living Services

   Papers: Cabinet Report - 21-07-26 - Recommissioning Supported Living - v0.05
5. 5

   Outcomes of Estyn Inspections of Schools in Bridgend From Summer Term 2025 to the End of Spring Term 2026

   Papers: 20260721 Cabinet Estyn School Inspection Reports (Summer Term 2025 to Summer Term 2026) v1.0
6. 6

   Federation of Tynyrheol Primary School and the Garw Valley Federation

   Papers: 20260721 Cabinet Garw Valley Federation v1.0

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• John Spanswick, ChairpersonLabourPresent
• Colin Davies, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Eugene Caparros, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Gary Haines, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Hywel Williams, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Jane Gebbie, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Martyn Jones, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Melanie Jayne Evans, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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