Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 8, 2025

Purpose: The report seeks approval to go out to the market for a Development Partner to support the delivery of a range of infrastructure projects within Torfaen and Bleanau Gwent. The contract would be for up to 10 years.

Content:           Cabinet agreed to: ·         Enter a partnership arrangement with Blaenau Gwent to initiate the procurement of a development partner as a long-term partner providing the breadth of services as detailed in Appendix A. ·         Adopt a governance model to underpin the relationship in accordance with the structure set out in Appendix A ·         Authorise the Strategic Director Resources (in consultation with the Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Skills & Regeneration) to take all necessary steps to procure the development partner and conclude the appropriate agreements. ·         Receive a further report once the procurement process has been completed to determine whether to enter a contract.   REASON FOR DECISION: As set out in the report. CONSULTATION: As set out in the report. MEMBERS’ INTERESTS: None