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Cabinet agreed a Buy With Confidence trader approval scheme, new parking restrictions outside Cyfarthfa Park Primary School, and the adoption of seven new roads. It also agreed to begin the process of raising the speed limit to 30mph on four roads, and recommended the Corporate Risk Policy and Strategy to full Council for approval.
No apologies for absence were received.
No declarations of interest were received.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on Wednesday, 14January 2026 were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s Risk Management Policy and Strategy (appendix 1) be noted and recommended to Council for approval.
Presented by Councillor Declan Sammon. Resolved that: 2.1 The Council’s Risk Management Policy and Strategy (appendix 1) be noted and recommended to Council for approval.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 The proposal to introduce the Buy with Confidence Scheme in Merthyr Tydfil be approved. 2.2 The delegation to the Head of Public Protection and Trading Standards Team Leader to sign and monitor the memorandum of Understanding and agreement with Shared Regulatory Services.
Presented by Councillor Declan Sammon. Resolved that: 2.1 The proposal to introduce the Buy with Confidence Scheme in Merthyr Tydfil be approved. 2.2 The delegation to the Head of Public Protection and Trading Standards Team Leader to sign and monitor the memorandum of Understanding and agreement with Shared Regulatory Services.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 The adoption of the streets as detailed in the Table in Appendix 1, under Section 228 of the Highways Act 1980, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 The adoption of the streets as detailed in the Table in Appendix 1, under Section 228 of the Highways Act 1980, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved;
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved;
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 Subject to consultation with a representative list of roads users, the giving of Public Notice of the County Borough Council’s intention to make permanent Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is detailed in the schedules at Appendix 1, be approved. 2.2 In the event of no objections being received, the making of the said permanent Orders be approved. 2.3 If objections are received the presentation of a report to the appropriate Committee for consideration as soon as practicable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 The annual maintenance cost of pitch fees be met from the Grounds Maintenance budget from April 2026, be approved.
Presented by Deputy Leader, Councillor David Jones. Resolved that: 2.1 The annual maintenance cost of pitch fees be met from the Grounds Maintenance budget from April 2026, be approved.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: 2.1 The proposed delivery of the Pride in Place Impact Fund across the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil be endorsed.
Presented by Councillor Jamie Scriven. Resolved that: 2.1 The proposed delivery of the Pride in Place Impact Fund across the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil be endorsed.
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report for information be received.
Resolved that: The report for information be received.
Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings
Decision as recorded
Resolved that: The report for information be received.
Resolved that: The report for information be received.
No other business was deemed urgent by the Chair.
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