Latest council business

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Cabinet Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Minutes

RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on the 9th July 2026 as an accurate record.

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Cabinet Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Urgent Business

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Cabinet Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Pant Marsh site visit feedback

Decided: Members resolved to consider whether the site visit gave a 'real world' example of the principles of this approach.

Topics: Climate and nature

Rhondda Cynon Taf, Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Cabinet Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Reducing carbon from procured goods and services

Decided: Members noted and endorsed the change in reporting methods for the Council's procured goods and services, and approved the approach to Carbon Reduction Plans for contracts worth more than £2m.

Topics: Climate and nature

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Decision Notices, 22 September 2026

Notice of the Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Decisions from the Meeting Held on Tuesday 22ND September 2026 at 5.30PM

Topics: Economy and town centres

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

To receive apologies for absence

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Declarations of Interest

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Consideration of any matter referred to this Committee in accordance with the call-in procedure

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme

Topics: Economy and town centres

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

To receive and consider the following Cabinet reports*: -

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held on 23rd June 2026

Topics: Economy and town centres

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Workforce Update

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Panel Performance Assessment Improving Democracy Programme

Caerphilly, Corporate and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee, 22 September 2026

Asset Management Strategy 2025 – 2030: Progress Update, Asset Management Framework and Corporate Landlord Implementation Approach

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Welcome and Chairs Announcements

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Declarations of Interests

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Minutes of Previous Meeting

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Allocation of Energy Feasibility Budget to Transitioning Schools from Liquid Fossil Fuels Project

RESOLVED: That the spending of the £120K feasibility budget on the Transitioning Schools from Liquid Fossil Fuels project, to support the development of a pipeline of twenty capital projects, be approved.

Topics: Budget and council taxSchools and education

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

South West Wales Network Vision

RESOLVED: • That the South West Wales Network Vision be approved as the long-term strategic framework for the development of an integrated transport network across South West Wales. • That the South West Wales Network brand be approved as the overarching identity for the region’s integrated transport network.

Topics: Roads and transport

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Forward Work Programme

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Urgent Items

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Update on the Celtic Freeport - Presentation

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Proposal to Join Industrial Communities Alliance Wales - Options Paper

RESOLVED: That Option 1, as detailed below, be approved as the preferred option: SWWCJC accepts the invitation to become a member of the Industrial Communities Alliance for 2026/27, subject to annual review, as this provides the clearest strategic route to strengthen the region’s collective voice on industrial renewal, regional investment, local growth funding, manufacturing, infrastructure and economic transition.

Topics: Economy and town centres

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Swansea Bay City Deal Statement of Account 2025/26

RESOLVED: That the post audit 2025/26 Swansea Bay City Deal Annual Statement of Accounts be approved.

Topics: Economy and town centresHow the council is run

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Auditors report ISA260 for the Swansea Bay City Deal's Statement

RESOLVED: That the Audit Wales audit of the 2025/2026 Statement of Accounts be approved.

Topics: Economy and town centresHow the council is run

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

City Deal Progress and Financial Monitoring Q1

RESOLVED: That the financial monitoring update be approved.

Topics: Economy and town centres

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee Post Audit Annual Return 2025/26

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

Topics: How the council is run

Neath Port Talbot, South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee, 22 September 2026

Audit Wales Audit Letter

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

Topics: How the council is run

Swansea, Statutory Licensing Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests

Swansea, Statutory Licensing Sub Committee, 22 September 2026

Statutory Licensing Sub Committee Procedure (For Information)

Topics: Community safety and licensing