Merthyr Tydfil Council's Cabinet met and agreed their political priorities for the next year. They decided to create a new resource base at a Welsh-language school for children with additional learning needs, and to approve plans for three new traffic schemes. They also approved an agreement to work together with other councils in the region.

Political Priorities 2024

The Cabinet formally adopted the priorities presented in the Labour Group manifesto as guiding principles for the administration. They instructed the Chief Executive to ensure that the council's Corporate Plan aligns with the priorities.

Determination of the Establishment of a Welsh Medium Learning Resource Base at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug

The Cabinet approved a proposal to establish a new learning resource base at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug. The new resource base will have places for 12 pupils aged between 4 and 11 with Additional Learning Needs, and will open in September 2025. Councillors asked whether there was scope to increase the number of placements beyond 12 in the future.

Regional Partnership Agreement

The Cabinet approved a new regional Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for working with other councils in the region.

Councillors asked about the challenges involved with implementing the MOU, and how it would help residents.

how do you believe that will benefit residents in Merthyr Tydfil?

Proposed Traffic Regulation Orders

The Cabinet approved plans to consult on three new traffic schemes, subject to the outcome of those consultations. If no objections are received, the schemes will be implemented as described. If objections are received they will be considered by a future meeting of the Cabinet.

Various Roads, Merthyr Tydfil

This scheme consists of a number of different changes to existing traffic orders across Merthyr Tydfil.

Wesley Place, Merthyr Vale

This scheme will make Wesley Place in Merthyr Vale one way.

Caedraw Road

This scheme would create a new School Street on Caedraw Road.

Councillors asked if there were plans for future school street schemes.

Are there any plans for future school street schemes?

Multiply Programme Update

The Cabinet received a report for information on the Multiply Programme.

Snakes 'n' Ladders Update

The Cabinet received a report for information on the Snakes and Ladders programme. Snakes and Ladders is a parenting programme in Merthyr Tydfil.

Award of Social Care Records System Contract

The Cabinet received a report for information on the award of a contract for a new Social Care Records System. This discussion took place in private.

Debt Write Off Reports

The Cabinet approved the write-off of a number of debts owed to the council.

Private Wire Project

The Cabinet approved recommendations relating to a project to create a new private wire for the Council. This discussion took place in private.