Federation and Collaborative Arrangements between Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Councils / Ffederasiwn a Threfniadau Cydweithredu rhwng Cynghorau Bwrdeistref Sirol Torfaen a Blaenau Gwent

October 28, 2025 Council (Other) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to support a federated approach with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, the Council approved a Section 113 Agreement for shared leadership roles and a joint pay structure.

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Purpose

To seek approval for a package of measures
designed to support the development and implementation of a
federated approach between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough
Councils.

Content

Council unanimously agreed
to:
 

Approve the Head of
Terms to develop and implement a Section 113 Agreement to enable
shared senior leadership roles, including the Joint Chief Executive
and collaborative working;
Delegate
responsibility to the Leader of the Council in consultation with
the Section 151 Officer and the Head of Legal Services to finalise
and effect implementation of the Section 113 Agreement;
and
Approve the
establishment of a Joint Pay Structure for designated joint posts
accountable to both Councils and for this to be added to the
Council’s Pay Policy.

Related Meeting

Council - Tuesday, 28th October, 2025 10.00 am on October 28, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix 2 - Joint Pay Structure.pdf
Federation Report - Council 281025.pdf
Appendix 1 - Heads of Terms Section 113 Agreement.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date28 Oct 2025