Agenda and minutes

The Council observed a Minutes Silence in relation to the suffering in the Middle East.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor J Davies and Councillor L Davies.

Members are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 relating to Council Tax, the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct

Note:

(a)  Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest and

(b)  Where Members withdraw from a Meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave

Councillor E Galsworthy Declared his Interest in Item 12 – Disabled Facility Grants Delivery as he is a Member of Cwm Taf Care and Repair.

Councillor B Smith Declared his Interest in Item 12 – Disabled Facility Grants Delivery as he is a Board Member of Cwm Taf Care and Repair.

Councillor K Gibbs Declared his Interest in Item 4 – Sundry Debt Recovery Policy.

To approve and enter into the record the minutes of the following meetings:

The Council approves as accurate (subject to any amendments) the Minutes of the following Meetings:

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 13 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 13 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 7 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 7 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 20 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee held 11 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Democratic Services Committee held 6 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Corporate Support and Resources Scrutiny Committee held 19 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 12 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Neighbourhood Services, Countryside and Planning Scrutiny Committee held 25 September 2023 be accepted as a correct record.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Declaration of Interest

Councillor K Gibbs having Declared his Interest in this item left the Meeting for the consideration of this item.

Retirement of Head of Finance

Councillor A Barry advised that this was the last Full Council Meeting for Steve Jones Head of Finance and extended very best wishes for the future and thanked him for his work over the years.

A number of Members also paid tribute to Steve Jones for his work over the years.

Resolved that:

The updated Sundry Debt Recovery Policy included as Appendix 1 be approved.

To receive report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Resolved that:

The report for Information be received.

To receive report of the Chief Executive

Resolved that:

The report for Information be received.

To receive report of the Chief Officer Social Services

Resolved that:

The report for Information be received.

To receive report of the Chief Officer Social Services

Resolved that:

The report for Information be received.

The Mayor advised that there was no other urgent business or correspondence.

The Mayor advised that this year’s annual Diwrnod Shwmae event would take place at Cyfarthfa Park on Saturday 14 October from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. 

In order for the following to be considered in private, it is suggested that the public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Resolved that:

The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Declaration of Interest

Councillor E Galsworthy and Councillor B Smith having Declared their Interest in this item left the Meeting for the consideration of this item.

Resolved that:

The recommendation as detailed in Paragraph 2.1 of the report be approved.

To consider report of the Chief Officer Social Services

Resolved that:

The recommendations as detailed in Paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of the report be approved.