Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor L Davies,

Councillor J Davies, Councillor L Mytton and Councillor J Jenkins.

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

No Declarations of Interest were made.

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 Director of Social Services

Resolved that: 

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

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

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 12 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee held 15 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 16 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 17 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 17 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Standards Committee held 26 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 31 July 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 7 August 2024 be accepted as a correct record.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Councillor A Barry led the Council through the ‘Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Policy.’  

Resolved that: 

(a)  The changes to the Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave Policy detailed at paragraph 3.3 be approved.  

(b)  The delegation of authority to the Head of Human Resources in consultation with the Portfolio Member to make any future minor amendments to the Policy be approved.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

The Chair noted that Directors Remuneration be withdrawn. 

To receive report of the Director of Social Services

Resolved that:  

The report for Information be received.

To receive report of the Director of Social Services

Resolved that:  

The report for Information be received.

To consider report of the Chief Executive

Councillor G Thomas introduced the report, advised that he would be standing down as Leader, and that it was an honour and privilege to lead Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

Councillor G Thomas expressed his thanks to his family and the staff of Merthyr Council for their work and dedication and offered the incoming Labour administration his best wishes. 

Councillor D Jones proposed an amendment that Councillor B Carter becomes the leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

The following questions were raised:

• When appointing Cabinet Members, are you taking into consideration the Members that are already working for your MS?

• Are you going to give up your full-time job?

Councillors D Jones, A Williams-Price, G Lewis, L Minett Vokes, G Preston and J Scriven gave speeches expressing their support for Councillor Brent Carter becoming leader.

Councillor B Carter then gave a speech addressing the role of Leader, thanking everyone for their comments and accepting the nomination as a privilege and enormous responsibility.

Councillor G Thomas requested a Recorded Vote on this item.

Resolved that:

Full Council appoint Councillor Brent Carter as new Leader for the remainder of the term.

Councillor B Carter gave a speech addressing the Committee, and confirmed his Cabinet for the new lead administration:

• Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Councillor David Jones.

• Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Gareth Lewis.

• Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Public Protection, Councillor Jamie Scrivens.

• Cabinet Member for Governance and Resources, Councillor Anna Williams-Price.

• Cabinet Member for Social Services, Councillor Louise Minett-Vokes.

No communications were received from their Worship the Mayor.