Cabinet

On 1 July 2026 the Cabinet noted and supported two plans to go forward to full Council for approval. These are the annual review of the Statement of Wellbeing and Corporate Wellbeing Plan, and the Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27. The Cabinet also received two reports for information, on local authority governor appointments and children's play areas.

1. Statement of Wellbeing and Corporate Wellbeing Plan

   Decided

   The Cabinet noted and debated the 'Acting Today for a Better Tomorrow' document. It agreed to support it going forward to full Council for approval.

   Why

   The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 requires public bodies to work towards shared wellbeing goals. The Council's plan sets out how it will meet its four local wellbeing objectives, and this is the fourth annual version. The report says the objectives are unchanged and that the plan has no specific financial implications.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Report, Appendix 1

2. Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27

   Decided

   The Cabinet noted and debated the Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27. It agreed to support the plan going forward to full Council for approval.

   Why

   The plan sets out the Council's improvement areas for the year, based on a review of each service. It is the second year of the plan, and it helps the Council deliver its Corporate Wellbeing Plan. The report describes last year's progress as very positive, and progress is checked every quarter.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Report, Appendix 1

3. Appointment of local authority governors

   Decided

   The Cabinet received the report for information.

   Why

   The council appoints local authority governors to school governing bodies. The appointment panel met on 23 April 2026 and agreed to appoint nine governors, each for a four-year term.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Report

4. Children's play areas and playgrounds

   Decided

   The Cabinet received the report for information.

   Why

   The council has 54 fixed play areas, and many are near the end of their useful life. A five-year refurbishment programme began in 2021, and 22 sites have been refurbished so far. The report says the 2026/27 capital sum is £260,000, with £60,000 left for smaller improvements.

   Based on the minutes, Committee Report, Appendix 1, iia

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1. 1

   Apologies for absence

   Minute

   No apologies for absence were received.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest

   Minute

   No Declarations of Interest were received.

3. 3

   Minutes of meeting Thursday, 14 May 2026 of Cabinet

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 14 May 2026 were accepted as a true record.

   Papers: Minutes
4. 4

   Statement of Wellbeing and Corporate Wellbeing Plan - Acting Today for a Better Tomorrow

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved that: 2.1 The ‘Acting Today for a Better Tomorrow’ document, which includes the annual review of the Statement of Wellbeing and Corporate Wellbeing Plan (appendix 1) be noted, debated and supported to progress to Council for approval.

   Minute

   Presented by the Leader, Councillor Brent Carter. Resolved that: 2.1 The ‘Acting Today for a Better Tomorrow’ document, which includes the annual review of the Statement of Wellbeing and Corporate Wellbeing Plan (appendix 1) be noted, debated and supported to progress to Council for approval.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: Committee Report, Appendix 1
5. 5

   Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved that: 2.1 The Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27 (appendix 1) be noted, debated and supported to progress to Council for approval.

   Minute

   Presented by the Leader, Councillor Brent Carter. Resolved that: 2.1 The Annual Delivery Plan 2026/27 (appendix 1) be noted, debated and supported to progress to Council for approval.

   Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings

   Papers: Committee Report, Appendix 1
6. 6

   Appointment of LA Governors

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved that: The Report for Information be received.

   Minute

   Resolved that: The Report for Information be received.

   Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings

   Papers: Committee Report
7. 7

   Children’s Play Areas / Playgrounds

   Decision as recorded

   Resolved that: The Report for Information be received.

   Minute

   Resolved that: The Report for Information be received.

   Papers: Committee Report, Appendix 1, iia
8. 8

   Any Other Business Deemed Urgent by the Chair

   Minute

   There was no other business deemed urgent by the Chair.

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The minutes record no declarations of interest.

• Brent Carter, ChairLabourPresent
• David Jones, Vice-ChairLabourPresent
• Anna Williams- Price, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Gareth Lewis, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Geraint Thomas, OthermbrsIndependentRecorded
• Jamie Scriven, Committee MemberIndependentPresent
• Lisa Mytton, OthermbrsIndependentRecorded
• Louise Minett-Vokes, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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