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 2 of 29

Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Monday, 27 April 2026 - 10.00 am

April 27, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 2.00 pm

April 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Invitees

Cabinet - Wednesday, 1st April, 2026 2.00 pm

April 01, 2026, 2:00 pm
Governance and Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

March 24, 2026, 2:00 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 10.00 am

March 24, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

714 decisions · Page 1 of 143

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

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

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

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

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: 143

Average per Month: 4.9

Decisions Recorded: 714