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Cabinet - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 2.00 pm

October 1, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet met on Wednesday 1 October 2025, and approved the Capital Programme outturn position for 2024/25, and an action plan to support the delivery and development of play in Neath Port Talbot, as well as noting reports on treasury management, revenue, and a feasibility study for Pontardawe Swimming Pool. The Cabinet also agreed to remodel overnight short break services for children with disabilities, continue the development of the Local Food Partnership, and implement a playground improvement programme.

Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26

The Cabinet approved the Capital Programme outturn position for 2024/25 and commended it to the Council. The decision was made to comply with the council's constitution regarding budget virements1 and re-profiling between financial years, and to approve the council's 2024/25 outturn.

Play Sufficiency Assessment 2025-2028

The Cabinet approved the Play Sufficiency Assessment action plan to outline priorities for the delivery and development of play in Neath Port Talbot. The council has a statutory duty to undertake a Play Sufficiency Assessment and develop an accompanying action plan. The action plan is designed to help ensure that the council maximises available resources for play to improve the quality of provision offered across the county.

Playground Improvement Programme

The Cabinet discussed the Playground Improvement Programme, which will see investment in play areas across the county borough.

Neurodivergence Strategy

The Cabinet considered the Neurodivergence Strategy.

Permission to Remodel Overnight Short Break Services for Children with Disabilities

The Cabinet granted permission to remodel overnight short break services for children with disabilities.

Direct Award to Continue the Development of the Local Food Partnership

The Cabinet agreed to a direct award to continue the development of the Local Food Partnership.

Treasury Management Monitoring Quarter 1 2025/26

The Cabinet noted the Treasury Management Monitoring report for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.

Revenue Budget Monitoring Report 2025/26

The Cabinet noted the Revenue Budget Monitoring Report for 2025/26 as at the end of June 2025.

Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2024/25

The Cabinet considered the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2024/25.

Pontardawe Swimming Pool Feasibility Study

The Cabinet noted the report on the Pontardawe Swimming Pool feasibility study.

Removal of LA Governor Representative

The Cabinet agreed to remove a councillor as a Local Authority Governor. The decision was made to enable the Authority to contribute to effective school governance through representation on school governing bodies and consider the safeguarding arrangements.


  1. In accounting, a virement is the transfer of budget from one area to another. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Steve K.Hunt  Neath Port Talbot Council
Councillor Steve K.Hunt Neath Port Talbot Council Independent • Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters
Profile image for CouncillorSimon Anthony Knoyle
Councillor Simon Anthony Knoyle Independent • Glynneath Central and East
Profile image for CouncillorNia Jenkins
Councillor Nia Jenkins Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Allt-wen
Profile image for CouncillorJeremy Hurley
Councillor Jeremy Hurley Independent • Cimla and Pelenna
Profile image for CouncillorSian Harris
Councillor Sian Harris Independent • Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters
Profile image for Councillor Jo Hale
Councillor Jo Hale Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Bryncoch South
Profile image for CouncillorAlun Llewelyn
Councillor Alun Llewelyn Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera
Profile image for Councillor Wyndham Fryer Griffiths
Councillor Wyndham Fryer Griffiths Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Bryncoch North
Profile image for CouncillorScott Jones
Councillor Scott Jones Independent • Gwynfi and Croeserw
Profile image for CouncillorCen Phillips
Councillor Cen Phillips Welsh Liberal Democrats / Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Cymru • Coedffranc West
Profile image for Councillor Tim Bowen
Councillor Tim Bowen Independent • Cimla and Pelenna
Profile image for CouncillorHelen Ceri Clarke
Councillor Helen Ceri Clarke Welsh Liberal Democrats / Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Cymru • Coedffranc West
Profile image for CouncillorSharon Freeguard
Councillor Sharon Freeguard Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Port Talbot
Profile image for CouncillorCharlotte Galsworthy
Councillor Charlotte Galsworthy Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Bryn and Cwmavon
Profile image for CouncillorRob G. Jones
Councillor Rob G. Jones Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Margam and Taibach
Profile image for CouncillorSuzanne Paddison
Councillor Suzanne Paddison Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Sandfields West
Profile image for CouncillorRebeca Phillips
Councillor Rebeca Phillips Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Trebanos
Profile image for CouncillorSean Pursey
Councillor Sean Pursey Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Sandfields East
Profile image for Councillor Sonia Reynolds
Councillor Sonia Reynolds Labour and Co-operative Party / Llafur a'r Blaid Gydweithredol • Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman
Profile image for CouncillorDan Thomas
Councillor Dan Thomas Plaid Cymru- The Party of Wales • Neath East
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Thomas
Councillor Sarah Thomas Labour and Co-operative Party / Llafur a'r Blaid Gydweithredol • Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman
Profile image for CouncillorDave Whitelock
Councillor Dave Whitelock Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Bryn and Cwmavon
Profile image for CouncillorLaura Williams
Councillor Laura Williams Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Margam and Taibach
Profile image for CouncillorRobert William Wood
Councillor Robert William Wood Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Sandfields West
Profile image for CouncillorCarol Clement-Williams
Councillor Carol Clement-Williams Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Baglan
Profile image for Councillor Alan R.Lockyer
Councillor Alan R.Lockyer Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Neath North

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 01st-Oct-2025 14.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Minutes Public Pack 03092025 Cabinet.pdf
Public reports pack 01st-Oct-2025 14.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix 3 - Neurodivergence Social Services Strategy.pdf
Cabinet FWP for 1 Oct 2025 Cabinet.pdf
Treasury Management Monitoring - Q1.pdf
Capital Budget Monitoring Report 2025 26 As at end of June 2025.pdf
Revenue Budget Monitoring Report to June 2025.pdf
Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2024 2025.pdf
App 1 Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2024 2025.pdf
ND-ASD Strategy 2025.pdf
Appendix 2 - Neurodivergence Social Services Strategy - Easy Read Version 2025 Update.pdf
Appendix 1 - Neurodivergence Social Services Strategic Plan 2024-27 - Updated 2025.pdf
Appendix 4 - ND- Strategy Consultation Feedback Considerations 2025.pdf
Permission to Remodel Overnight Short Breaks Services For Children With Disabilities.pdf
App 1 - Permission to Remodel Overnight Short Breaks Services For Children With Disabilities.pdf
Playground Refurbishment Programme.pdf
Appendix A - Integrated-Impact-Assessment-Full-Assessment.pdf
Appenix C - Condition Report - Neath Port Talbot - Life Expectancy.pdf
Private Report Template for 1 Oct 2025 Cab.pdf
Direct Award to continue the development of the Local Food Partnership.pdf