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Local Authority Governor Panel - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm
November 17, 2025 View on council websiteSummary
The Local Authority Governor Panel met to discuss local authority school governor vacancies. This included a review of existing vacancies, and future vacancies. The Panel also considered nominations to fill these positions.
Nominations to Local Authority Governor Vacancies
The Panel was scheduled to discuss nominations for both existing and future Local Authority Governor Vacancies. Due to the confidential nature of the information, the public was excluded from this part of the meeting, as it contained exempt information under Paragraphs 12 and 21 of Parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 19721.
For existing vacancies, the Panel was scheduled to consider applications against set criteria, matching skills to the specific needs of each school.
The following table shows the schools with existing vacancies, and the names of the applicants:
| School Name | Ward | Start of Vacancy | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowlane Primary School | Trowbridge | 11/02/2025 | Tara Lloyd |
| Rumney Primary School | Rumney | 01/05/2025 | Cathryn Giles |
| Tredegarville C.I.W Primary School | Adamsdown | 03/07/2025 | David Griffiths |
| Whitchurch Primary School | Whitchurch & Tongwynlais | 01/05/2025 | Rosemary Stockman |
For future vacancies, the Panel was scheduled to consider applications against criteria, matching skills to vacancies.
The following table shows the schools with future vacancies, and the names of the applicants:
| School Name | Ward | Start of Vacancy | Re-appointment | New Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creigiau Primary School | Pentyrch & St Fagans | 26/11/2025 | Pauline Dorrington | |
| Fairoak Primary School | Cathays | 03/11/2025 03/11/2025 03/11/2025 03/11/2025 | Sarah Crosbie, Councillor Norma Mackie, Jane Setchfield, Councillor Chris Weaver | |
| Llanishen High School | Llanishen | 20/11/2025 | John Caddick | |
| Peter Lea Primary School | Fairwater | 01/10/2025 | Sarah Mackay | |
| Rhiwbeina Primary School | Rhiwbina | 22/11/2025 | Alan Wilson | |
| St Alban's R.C Primary School | Splott | 26/11/2025 | Alison Jenner | |
| St Illtyd's Catholic High School | Rumney | 01/12/2025 | Lisa Gerson | |
| St Philip Evans R.C Primary School | Pentwyn | 01/12/2025 | Councillor Joseph Carter | |
| Willowbrook Primary School | Trowbridge | 01/12/2025 | John Noaks | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pen-y Groes | Pentwyn | 26/11/2025 | Amy Pope |
Local Authority School Governor Vacancies
The Panel was scheduled to note the list of Local Authority School Governor Vacancies received.
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The Local Government Act 1972 covers the administration and services of local authorities in England and Wales. ↩
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