Decision Maker: Strategic Director Resources

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 16, 2025

Purpose:

Content: To obtain approval of the restructure of the Council’s Legal Services as set out in Appendix 2. Key areas for approval: • the creation of new posts identified within that structure, • the collaboration with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (“BG”) in the appointment of a Litigation and Adult Social Care Solicitor to sit within Legal Services TCBC but serve the requirements of BG pursuant to an agreement under s113 of the Local Government Act 1972, • the movement of the Council’s Local Land Charges Function from ABS Business Support Team to Legal Services sitting within the Property and Development Team.