Cabinet

Cabinet is due to meet on 22 September 2026. No minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are recorded. The agenda covers the Corporate Plan delivery plan, transformation governance, two planning guidance documents, a dog control order, a 3G pitch project, and proposals for more learning resource classes for pupils with additional learning needs.

1. Corporate Plan Delivery Plan for 2026-27

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The report says the plan cuts the number of commitments and indicators by 11.90%. It follows a Panel Performance Assessment in September 2025, which found the council to be well performing. Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee (COSC) asked for more detail on targets and removed measures, and will review the plan again on 25 September 2026.

   Based on the minutes, 20260914 Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2026-27 v1.1 Cabinet, Appendix 1 - Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2026-27 v1.2, Appendix 2 - CPDP PI Targets 26-27 v1.1

2. Corporate transformation governance and operating model

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The report says the council lacks one corporate view of its change projects, and the Panel Performance Assessment called for more capacity to manage transformation. Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee endorsed the approach on 7 September 2026 with minimal changes. The model would be reviewed after six months.

   Based on the minutes, BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-22Sept2026, BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-Appendix1-22Sept2026, BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-Appendix2-22Sept2026

3. Planning guidance on educational facilities and housing

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The guidance explains how developers should contribute to school places when they build homes. It updates pupil yield rates and costs, which have risen since 2021. The report says only minor changes followed the consultation, including a review clause for Section 106 agreements, which are legal agreements that tie developer contributions to a development.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Report - Educational Facilities & Residential Development SPG 2026, Appendix 1 - Educational Facilities & Residential Development 2026 Supplementary Planning Guidance, Appendix 2 - Consultation Representations Responses and Resultant Action

4. Planning guidance on planning obligations and infrastructure

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The guidance explains how the council seeks planning obligations, which are legal agreements under which developers provide infrastructure or pay money to offset the effects of development. It does not create new policy. It supports the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) adopted in March 2024.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Report - Draft Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPG, Appendix 1 - Draft Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPG, Appendix 2 - Planning Obligations - A Non Technical Guide

5. Dog control order for public spaces

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   A PSPO is a council order that sets rules for a public area, here requiring dog owners to clean up faeces and to put dogs on a lead when an authorised officer asks. The report says the order responds to dog fouling and irresponsible dog ownership. The 12-week consultation, from 2 March to 25 May 2026, drew 1,274 responses, and breaking the order carries a fine of up to £1,000.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Report Dogs PSPO SEPTEMBER 2026 js legal and finance amends (004), App 1 - PSPO Dog Control Order, App 3 - PSPO - Consultation Report v2

6. Bringing waste collection in house

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The council ended its outsourcing contract with Plan B Management Solutions, so it must run the service itself. The report says changing suppliers carries risk, so existing suppliers may be needed in some areas. Using them without a competition could breach the Procurement Act 2024, so the report seeks a delegated power to suspend the usual contract rules where operationally necessary.

   Based on the minutes, Future Waste Service

7. 3G pitch at Porthcawl Comprehensive School

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   The school's hockey pitch is in poor condition and little used, and the report says demand for artificial pitches across Bridgend is high. The management agreement would cover maintenance, hire charges and a sinking fund, which is money set aside for replacing the surface around year 10. The school governing body approved an example agreement in principle on 15 July 2026.

   Based on the minutes, Cabinet Report 3G Pitch Improvement Project 2026-2027 v3, Appendix A - Artificial 3G Grass Pitches Guidance (Issue3), Appendix B - Draft Income Expenditure Projections

8. More learning resource classes for pupils with additional needs

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   A learning resource class (LRC) is a specialist council class based in a mainstream school for pupils whose needs cannot be met in a regular class. The report says the number of pupils with additional learning needs has risen, with more complex needs, and the aim is to keep pupils closer to home and reduce out-of-county placements. At Pencoed Primary School, a Key Stage 2 class would change from moderate learning difficulties to autism provision because demand has shifted.

   Based on the minutes, 20260922 Cabinet Proposal to Increase LRCs and OACs v1.0, 20260721 BCBC Learning Resource Centre Consultation v1.0, 20260526 Screening EIA V1.0

9. Temporary shadow governing body for new school

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

   Based on the minutes

10. Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032

    Decided

    The minutes record no decision on this item.

    Why

    No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

    Based on the minutes

11. Social Services representations and complaints annual report 2025-26

    Decided

    The minutes record no decision on this item.

    Why

    No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

    Based on the minutes

12. Treasury management report quarter 1 2026-27

    Decided

    The minutes record no decision on this item.

    Why

    No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

    Based on the minutes

13. Data protection

    Decided

    The minutes record no decision on this item.

    Why

    No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

    Based on the minutes

14. Forward work programmes

    Decided

    The minutes record no decision on this item.

    Why

    No report was published with this item, so no reasons are given.

    Based on the minutes

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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

   Corporate Plan Delivery Plan For 2026-27

   Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings

   Papers: 20260914 Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2026-27 v1.1 Cabinet, Appendix 1 - Corporate Plan Delivery Plan 2026-27 v1.2, Appendix 2 - CPDP PI Targets 26-27 v1.1
5. 5

   Corporate Transformation Governance and Operating Model

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-22Sept2026, BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-Appendix1-22Sept2026, BCBC-CorporateTransformationGovernanceModel-CabinetPaper-Appendix2-22Sept2026
6. 6

   Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG): Educational Facilities and Residential Development

   Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings

   Papers: Cabinet Report - Educational Facilities & Residential Development SPG 2026, Appendix 1 - Educational Facilities & Residential Development 2026 Supplementary Planning Guidance, Appendix 2 - Consultation Representations Responses and Resultant Action
7. 7

   Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG): Planning Obligations and Infrastructure

   Papers: Cabinet Report - Draft Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPG, Appendix 1 - Draft Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPG, Appendix 2 - Planning Obligations - A Non Technical Guide
8. 8

   Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) Consultation Outcome

   Papers: Cabinet Report Dogs PSPO SEPTEMBER 2026 js legal and finance amends (004), App 1 - PSPO Dog Control Order, App 2 - Enforcement Policy FINAL VERSION DECEMBER 2021, App 3 - PSPO - Consultation Report v2, App - 4Bridgend CBC - PSPO - Dog Control Plan
9. 9

   Future Waste Service - Update on Insourcing of Waste Services

   Papers: Future Waste Service
10. 10

    Pitch Improvement Project 2026-2027

    Papers: Cabinet Report 3G Pitch Improvement Project 2026-2027 v3, Appendix A - Artificial 3G Grass Pitches Guidance (Issue3), Appendix B - Draft Income Expenditure Projections
11. 11

    Proposal to Increase the Number of Learning Resource Classes in Bridgend

    Papers: 20260922 Cabinet Proposal to Increase LRCs and OACs v1.0, 20260721 BCBC Learning Resource Centre Consultation v1.0, 20260526 Screening EIA V1.0, 20260720 Welsh Language Impact Assessment V1.0
12. 12

    Approval to Establish a Temporary (Shadow) Governing Body for the New School Replacing Afon-y-felin Primary School and Corneli Primary School

    Papers: Cabinet Establish Temporary Governing Body For New School v1.0
13. 13

    Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (2022-2032)

    Papers: 20260922 Cabinet WESP Update v1.0, Appendix 1 EN BCBC WESP v1.0 FINAL, Appendix 2 EN BCBC WESP Five-Year Plan 2022-2027 v1.3, Appendix 3 20260731 BCBC WESP Annual Review Report 2025-26 v1.0, Appendix 4 Enhanced-LALI-Visit-Bridgend-2025, Appendix 5 A-report-on-education-services-in-Bridgend-County-Borough-Council-2026-1
14. 14

    Social Services Representations and Complaints Annual Report 2025-26

    Part of an issue followed across 5 meetings

    Papers: Social Services Complaints, 23.09.26 Appendix One - BCBC 2025-26 DoSS Annual Report
15. 15

    Treasury Management Report Quarter 1 2026-27

    Papers: Treasury Management Report Quarter 1 2026-27, Appendix A - Treasury Management Report Quarter 1 2026-27
16. 16

    Data Protection

    Papers: Covering Report 2026, Code of Practice Data Breaches, Data Protection Policy, Data Retention Policy
17. 17

    Cabinet, Council and Overview and Scrutiny Committees Forward Work Programmes

    Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

    Papers: FWP Cover report, Cabinet Forward Work Programme.docx App 2 Council, Cabinet Forward Work Programme App 3 O&SC's, Cabinet Forward Work Programme.docx App1 Cabinet
18. 18

    Urgent Items

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    Exclusion of the Public

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

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