The Cabinet Member for Education was scheduled to consider appointments for Local Authority Governor vacancies across several primary and secondary schools within the county. The meeting was also set to formally record the minutes from a previous meeting held on 1 July 2026.

Appointment of Local Authority Governors

The primary focus of the meeting was the appointment of Local Authority (LA) Governors to various school governing bodies. The report pack outlined that nominations had been sought from school chairpersons, headteachers, and local county councillors. LA Governors are typically appointed for a four-year term.

The report detailed nominations for vacancies in the following primary schools:

• Bigyn: Two vacancies, with one nomination for Councillor Suzy Curry.
• Burry Port: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mr R Jenkins.
• Ferryside: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Lewis Davies.
• Halfway: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Nysia Evans.
• Llandybie: One vacancy, with a nomination for Ms H Morby.
• Llangennech: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mr A Warner.
• Llanllwni: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mr A Evans.
• Llanybydder: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Denise Owen.
• Maes y Morfa: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Sean L. Rees.
• Mynyddygarreg: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Lewis Davies.
• Old Road: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mr J. Morgan.
• Parc y Tywyn: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mrs S.L. Thomas.
• Pen Rhos: Three vacancies, with one nomination for Councillor Sean L. Rees.
• Richmond Park: Two vacancies, with one nomination for Ms V. Davies.
• Y Bedol: Two vacancies, with nominations for Councillor Emyr Rees and Mr B. D. Campbell.

Nominations were also considered for secondary schools:

• Bro Dinefwr: One vacancy, with a nomination for Mr G. Kilby.
• Bro Myrddin: One vacancy, with a nomination for Councillor Meinir James.
• Bryngwyn / Glan y Mor Federation: Two vacancies, with one nomination for Mr Michael Thomas.
• Strade: One vacancy, with a nomination for Ms R Griffiths.

The report pack also included detailed information on nominations for specific schools, highlighting the reasons for nominations and the individuals' backgrounds. For instance, Mr R. Culley was nominated for re-appointment to the Cefneithin governing body, with the headteacher, Mrs C. Richards, noting his expertise as an accountant would be beneficial for the school's finances. Similarly, Mr T Jones was nominated for re-appointment to the Fed Carwe, Gwynfryn & Ponthenri governing body, with the local county councillor, Cllr. Tyssul Evans, citing his commitment to education and the community.

Councillor Sharen Davies was seeking re-appointment to the governing body of Ysgol Bryn Teg, and Councillor Alex Evans was seeking re-appointment to the governing body of Five Roads School. Councillor Andrew Davies was nominated for re-appointment to Ysgol Llangadog by Community Councillor D. Morgan, who described him as a vital link between the school and the county council.

For Ysgol Gymraeg Llangennech, Mr A. Gravell was nominated by Headteacher Mr G. Anderson, who highlighted Mr Gravell's extensive experience as a former headteacher and his deep understanding of school life. Mrs E. Cullen was nominated for re-election as LA Governor for Pontiets School, with the Vice Chairperson, Mrs D. Bowen, noting her capability and previous experience.

Councillor Karen Davies was seeking re-appointment to the governing body of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, and Councillor Giles Morgan was seeking re-appointment to the Bryngwyn & Glan y Môr School Federation.

The report pack indicated that the recommendation was for the Cabinet Member to make appointments to the listed vacancies to meet statutory obligations for filling vacancies on Governing Bodies.

To Sign as a Correct Record the Decision Record of the Meeting Held on 1st July 2026

The meeting was scheduled to formally approve the decision record from the previous Cabinet Member for Education meeting held on 1 July 2026. The decision record from that meeting confirmed the appointment of Councillor G. Davies as the Cabinet Member. It also noted that there were no declarations of personal interest and that the decision record of the meeting held on 17 March 2026 was signed as a correct record.