16 Jul 2026Rose Hayworth campus closure approvedEducation · full council— Council approved the proposal to reduce the primary phase capacity of Abertawe Learning Community by closing Rose Hayworth Road Campus, with implementation planned for September 2027. The decision followed statutory consultation and objection analysis, and was framed as necessary to address surplus capacity, financial deficits, and long-term sustainability of the school estate.£2.2m–£3.4mPolicy
“This report summarizes the outcome of the formal objections period of the proposal to reduce the capacity of the primary phase of Abertawe Learning Community through the closure of Rose Hayworth Road Campus. This is the final phase of the consultation process, which began in Marc…”
8 Jul 2026EPR funding to support waste worksWaste Management · scrutiny— Officers discussed Extended Producer Responsibility funding as a major income stream to support waste strategy delivery, including fleet replacement, infrastructure and capital works. Funding was reported as £1.5 million received last year and an anticipated £2.5 million next year, but it is expected to decline over time, so budgets will need to avoid over-reliance on the grant.£1.5mSpending
22 Jun 2026£321k accommodation booking breached rulesCorporate Services · audit governance— External audit identified a £321,000 capital addition linked to block booking accommodation rooms where no tender process was undertaken and council procurement rules were not followed. Management accepted the recommendation for improvement. This is a clear procurement compliance issue and indicates a need for tighter controls over direct awards and accommodation-related spend.£321kSpending
30 Jul 2026Free Jewish school visitsEducation · children education— A Jewish community volunteer is offering free school visits to deliver an interactive PowerPoint session on Judaism, bring artefacts, and tailor content to school needs. This creates a no-cost enrichment opportunity for schools and could support RVE, humanities and interfaith understanding.Opportunity
8 Jul 2026New waste strategy adoptedWaste Management · scrutiny— The council brought forward its new Resource and Waste Strategy 2026-2031, designed to support statutory recycling targets and a long-term integrated waste service. It emphasises infrastructure, partnership working, resident engagement, and compliance with Welsh Government requirements, all of which will drive future procurement for waste services, equipment, and support contracts.Policy
2 Jul 2026Tourism chalets outside boundaryPlanning · planning— The committee discussed and approved a departure from the local development plan to allow two holiday chalets at Dan-y-Bryn, Tredegar, outside the settlement boundary. Officers explained that higher-level national policy now supports appropriate tourism development in the countryside, distinguishing it from more restrictive residential development.Policy
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (26 mentions, easing), Professional Services (23 mentions, easing), Corporate & Business Support (22 mentions, rising) and Economic Development & Business Support (21 mentions, easing).
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