Edward V.Latham - Councillor for Neath Port Talbot (Sandfields East)

Councillor Edward V.Latham

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Sandfields East

Council: Neath Port Talbot

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Margam Crematorium Joint Committee (Chair) Visible Services and Streetscene Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Annual Meeting of Council (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 2 of 10

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 10.30 am

February 26, 2026, 10:30 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 1.00 pm

January 28, 2026, 1:00 pm
Margam Crematorium Joint Committee Chair

Budget Special, Margam Crematorium Joint Committee - Monday, 12th January, 2026 2.00 pm

January 12, 2026, 2:00 pm
Visible Services and Streetscene Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Visible Services and Streetscene Scrutiny Committee - Friday, 9th January, 2026 10.00 am

January 09, 2026
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 1.00 pm

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

98 decisions · Page 1 of 20

2026/27 Revenue Budget Proposals

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...the revenue budget for 2026/27 was approved, along with a 3.5% increase in Council Tax.

Recommendations Approved

Parks & Gardens Access Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...the 24/7 opening of parks and gardens for pedestrian access, with the exception of Victoria Gardens which will retain traditional opening and closing times, be approved.

Recommendations Approved

Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2026/27 to 2028/29

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...the Capital Strategy and the Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29, along with delegation arrangements, were commended to Council for approval.

Recommendations Approved

Lease of Ty Isaf Playing Fields (Baglan Rugby Club)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...the granting of a Deed of Variation to Baglan RFC Limited to allow the erection of a secure boundary fence on Ty Isaf Playing Fields, subject to planning permission being granted.

Recommendations Approved

UK Town of Culture 2028

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 2.00 pm - March 04, 2026

...agreed to develop and submit an Expression of Interest for Port Talbot and the Afan Valley to the UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, and delegated authority to the Head of Leisure, Tourism, Heritage and Culture to submit it and engage with partners.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 98