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In October, several councils took annual Director of Social Services reports for 2025/26, and some made decisions on foster carer allowances, a shared Gwent workforce service and accommodation strategies. Finance and children's services pressures also featured.[6][10][4][1][11]
Written in November 2026 from council records since 20 September 2026, open consultations and official sources. Written automatically, then checked: every point names its sources and every figure appears in them. Follow the links to check anything before relying on it.
Councils arrange care and support for older people, disabled adults and carers, protect children and adults at risk, and look after children in care. Much care is provided by private and charity providers the council pays.
The Cabinet member for social services leads, and each council has a statutory Director of Social Services. Scrutiny committees examine how services are doing.
Anyone can ask the council for an assessment of their care needs, or of their needs as a carer. If you're worried about someone's safety, contact the council's safeguarding team.
| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Pembrokeshire | 38 | 37 |
| Caerphilly | 37 | 0 |
| Carmarthenshire | 35 | 32 |
| Swansea | 33 | 22 |
| Flintshire | 33 | 23 |
| Gwynedd | 31 | 27 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 30 | 29 |
| Cardiff | 29 | 26 |
| Powys | 28 | 11 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 21 | 20 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 21 | 18 |
| Wrexham | 19 | 17 |
| Ceredigion | 19 | 18 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 18 | 15 |
| Denbighshire | 18 | 17 |
| Conwy | 15 | 14 |
| Monmouthshire | 15 | 4 |
| Bridgend | 14 | 0 |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 14 | 8 |
| Newport | 13 | 10 |
| Torfaen | 5 | 4 |
Decided: The meeting received the report for information. The minute records no decision.
Decided: The committee approved application P2026/0371, subject to the conditions in the circulated report.
Decided: Cabinet approved Torfaen's participation in a Gwent-wide Social Care Workforce Development Service, hosted and managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council. It delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Children, Young People and Families, after consulting the relevant Portfolio Holder and statutory officers, to finalise the arrangements. Cabinet noted that formal consultation with affected staff and Trade Unions, plus due diligence and impact assessment, must still take place.
Decided: Members agreed to note the Quarter 4 2025/26 report as the council's safeguarding performance, for information and monitoring.
Decided: Cabinet approved receiving and committing the £2,962,397 Welsh Government grant to the capital programme for school repairs and maintenance, subject to confirmation of the final grant award and conditions. It delegated to the Director of Education and the Director of Place the task of identifying and prioritising the schemes, and allowed the Director of Finance and the Director of Education to substitute up to £1,533,800 of the grant for core capital funding if needed, with the equivalent borrowing moved to 2027-28. The schemes may include roofing at YGG Bryn Tawe and Cefn Hengoed Community School, toilet upgrades, and new heating for four primary schools that rely on oil-fired boilers.
Decided: The Committee approved the report for submission to Cabinet.
Decided: The Committee received the report.
Decided: The minute records no formal decision. The Chair apologised for the delay in reaching this item and thanked the ambulance, Health Board and council representatives.
Decided: The Chair thanked the presenters and invited them to a similar meeting next year. Information that could not be answered at the meeting is to be supplied.