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Decided: The meeting agreed to advertise the land edged red on the plan for sale. It gave the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services delegated authority (power to act without a further meeting) to accept the highest offer at or above the minimum value, after a suitable marketing period under the council's Corporate Asset Policy. It also agreed that the report stays confidential until the sale is complete.
Decided: The meeting noted the four objections received during the consultation and overruled them.
RESOLVED – (i) That Councillors Richie Everall and Jeremy Newton be appointed to the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority for the period up to the date of the next Local Government Elections in 2027, subject to any subsequent review required to reflect changes to the Council’s political balance arrangements. (ii) That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10) of the Council’s Constitution. Reason for decisions To ensure that the Council is appropriately represented on the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority and to enable the new Members to attend meetings with immediate effect.
Decided: The decision approved the appointment of school governors, as set out in the agenda pack.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 21st September, 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved setting up the Tackling Poverty Support Fund, paid for by the Welsh Government's 2026/27 Tackling Poverty Support Funding Package.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 4th September 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the revised Internet Usage and Monitoring Policy.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the updated Cyber and Information Security Policy.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the revised Portable Device Usage Policy.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the revised Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the revised Probationary Policy.
Decided: The Council accepted the report and endorsed Option 2, meaning the agreed amendments are made before the report is published on the website and shared with key partners as set out in paragraph 2.42 of the statutory guidance. Members agreed a joint approach with the other council on Community Asset Transfers, and noted the need for a community hub at the General Offices. Members also asked for an all-Member briefing on Community Asset Transfers while the new policy is drafted, to gather their views.
Decided: The Council unanimously agreed to publicly support the National Emergency Briefing's call for a live, televised emergency briefing. The Council also agreed to inform residents of the decision, and to make Council venues available for community screenings and discussions of the People's Emergency Briefing if needed. It agreed to write to Nick Smith MP, asking him to join the Parliamentary Call, and to the National Emergency Briefing Team to express the Council's support.
Decided: The Council noted the findings of the Healthy Living and Healthy Weight review. It supported developing projects to close gaps and remove barriers across the Missions, which are the programme areas named in the report. It also supported a shared outcomes framework, governance arrangements and performance measures to track impact and reduce inequalities. Progress will be reported back through the usual governance arrangements each year.
Decided: The Council endorsed the appointment in principle of Tracey Dyson as a local authority governor at Ysgol Bro Helyg, Tredegar, on the recommendation of the Advisory Panel for Local Authority Governors.
Decided: The Council approved the Annual Monitoring Report 2026 and its submission to the Welsh Government on or before 31 October 2026. It also delegated any final minor amendments to the Interim Team Manager Development Plan, before the report is submitted and published on the website.
RESOLVED – (1) THAT the commencement of the process of recruitment to the position of Chief Executive be agreed. (2) THAT the scope and extent of the recruitment and assessment process to be followed, including the engagement of Solace, be agreed. (3) THAT, in pursuance of Resolutions (1) and (2) above, delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development and the Head of Legal and Democratic Services (Monitoring Officer) to progress advertising, longlisting, assessment and shortlisting, and agree the Solace consultant’s engagement and associated costs within approved budgets. (4) THAT it be agreed to undertake final interviews and recommend a preferred candidate to Full Council for approval before an offer is made. Reason for the decisions (1-4) To allow for the recruitment process to be progressed for the appointment of Chief Executive in line with the Council’s Constitution and Section 54 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act.
RESOLVED – THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 15th October 2026 be approved as a correct record.
Decided: The meeting approved the purchase of six properties in Newtown, Welshpool and Ystradgynlais, for the sums reported.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 28th September 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved a grant of £50,000 to Rhandir Cyf, subject to the usual terms and conditions and those specified in the report.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved a grant of £6,480 to Treftadaeth Cydweli Heritage CIC, subject to the usual terms and conditions and those specified in the report.
Decided: The Committee resolved to endorse the amended consultation document for consideration by Cabinet.
Decided: The meeting gave the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services authority to accept the highest offer at or above the minimum value. If a price reduction is needed, an updated Portfolio Holder Report (a report from the councillor responsible for the area) will be circulated for approval. The report will stay confidential until the sale is completed.
Decided: The meeting approved the appointment of school governors, as set out in the agenda pack. School governors help oversee how a school is run.
RESOLVED that the list of forthcoming items to be considered at the next scheduled meeting on the 26th November, 2026 be noted.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed to recommend that Cabinet endorse the Council Complaints Annual Report 2025/26.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the Transformation Programme report be received.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the Annual Progress Report 2025/26 for the Digital Strategy be received.