We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in Wales across 40 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
School Reorganisation Decision - Rigors to Hirwaun Transfer
Cabinet decision made 29 April 2024 to close Rigors Primary School and transfer pupils to Hirwaun Primary School, 2.8 miles away. Decision followed statutory consultation and objection period. Call-in…
“the Cabinet decision of 29 April 2024 takes effect immediately following the close of this meeting”
Pupil Number Decline at Rigors Primary School
Rigors Primary School has experienced significant decline in pupil numbers: 51 at consultation start, 46 when Cabinet report written, and 44 at latest Cabinet meeting. Projections forecast further dec…
“We're all aware that Rigoss Primary School is the smallest school. The number of children attending the school has been in very steady decline, and th…”
Statutory Consultation & Objection Process - 1,495 Formal Objections
The school closure proposal generated 1,495 formal objections during the statutory consultation process. Objections were comprehensively documented in the statutory objection report. Community concern…
“Surely there is a demonstrable need to further scrutinise the decision in light of the volume of objections received, 1,495 objections to be exact.”
Medium-Term Financial Planning - Budget Gap Forecast
Council faces projected 3-year budget gap of £85.4 million (2024/25: £35 million; 2025/26: £26.8 million; 2026/27: £23.5 million). Key pressures include: pay award costs (unsettled); inflation on util…
“It does represent a gap of £35.005 million, and it's set against the funding settlement level that Welsh Government have provided to us alongside the …”
Council Reserves Management and Capital Programme
Council maintaining carefully managed reserve position to support financial sustainability. Council Fund Balance (general reserves) at £10.2 million (minimum safe level). Capital Development Reserve £…
“The Council Fund Balance of £10.2 million. These are our general reserves, money set aside for unforeseen events, the rainy day. These reserves were u…”
Budget Gap Mitigation - Service Reviews
Cabinet officers and members undertaking programme of work across all service areas to identify permanent base budget reductions to close projected £85.4m 3-year budget gap. Initial focus on 2024/25 £…
“Options to balance the budget will need to be considered by Cabinet. We will report to council upon receipt of the provisional settlement in December.”
School Closure Consultation - Cabinet Approved
Cabinet moved and seconded approval to begin statutory school organisation consultation on Rigos Primary School closure with pupil transfer to Hirwaun Primary School. Consultation to run 2 Oct - 17 No…
“Okay, that's clearly carried then. Okay, that item will go out to consultation with the local community.”
School Organisation Consultation - Rigos Primary School Closure Proposal
Cabinet approved formal consultation on proposal to close Rigos Primary School with pupils transferred to Hirwaun Primary School. Consultation period 2 October 2023 to 17 November 2023 (6 weeks). Foll…
“The purpose of the report is to seek formal approval to begin the relevant required statutory school organisation consultation to close Rigors Primary…”
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