Sarah Thomas - Councillor for Neath Port Talbot (Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman)

Councillor Sarah Thomas

Labour and Co-operative Party / Llafur a'r Blaid Gydweithredol Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman

Council: Neath Port Talbot

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Special Appointments Committee Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Standards Committee (Committee Member) Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee Cabinet (Invitees) Visible Services and Streetscene Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee Annual Meeting of Council (Committee Member) Governance and Audit Committee (Committee Member) Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Joint Meeting of the Community Finance and Strategic Leadership / Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Scrutiny Committees Education Scrutiny Committee (Substitute)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

143 meetings · Page 1 of 29

Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4 June 2026 - 1.00 pm

June 04, 2026, 1:00 pm
Cabinet Invitees

Cabinet - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 26 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 26, 2026, 2:00 pm
Annual Meeting of Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting of Council - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - 2.00 pm

May 05, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

714 decisions · Page 11 of 143

UK Government Pride in Place - Impact Fund

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

...the delivery model for the UK Government's Pride in Place Impact Fund in Neath Port Talbot was approved, along with delegated authority for project approval and agreement execution.

Recommendations Approved

Remodel of Overnight Short Break Services for Children With Disabilities (Exempt under Paragraph 14)

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

Recommendations Approved

Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy

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

... adopted the Regeneration & Economic Development Strategy, aiming to position Neath Port Talbot as a leading centre for low carbon innovation and industry with widespread, accessible, and fair economic opportunities.

Recommendations Approved

Letter from the Chair of Culture Connection and Place Scrutiny Committee, in relation to the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy

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

... approved the recommendations from the Culture Connection and Place Scrutiny Committee regarding the Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy, including concerns and suggestions for areas like Briton Ferry and Skewen, support for small businesses, and improvements to transport infrastructure.

Recommendations Approved

Financing Schools - Reviewing the Funding Formula

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

...proposed changes to the school funding formula, specifically regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN), were approved to take effect from April 1st, 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 143

Average per Month: 4.9

Decisions Recorded: 714