Here's a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Caerphilly County Borough Council Cabinet meeting on 17 September 2025, according to the Notice of Cabinet Decisions. The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss additional learning provisions, a public space protection order, and budget monitoring, among other things. Some of these items had been previously considered by the Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee.

Development of Specialist Additional Learning Provision

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider a report regarding the development of specialist additional learning provision for children with additional learning needs (ALN). The Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee had previously considered this on 2 September 2025. The report pack indicates that the committee resolved to endorse a recommendation to issue a statutory notice¹ regarding the proposal for resource bases across the Borough.

Cefn Brithdir Public Space Protection Order

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss and vote on a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the Cefn Brithdir area of Gelligaer and Merthyr Common. The report pack indicates that the proposed PSPO would restrict vehicular access to the area. The report pack indicates that the Cabinet was asked to agree to the statutory order making process, including formal statutory consultation on a draft order. It was also recommended that the making of the draft order, the consideration of the outcome of the consultation, and the subsequent making of an order be delegated to the Executive Director for Housing and Environment in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.

Maintenance Works at Full Moon Recycling and Waste Transfer Station

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss proposed maintenance works at the Full Moon Recycling and Waste Transfer Station. The report pack indicates that the funding would come from the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme². The report pack indicates that the Cabinet was asked to approve the proposed works and associated contingency arrangements. It was also recommended that if contingency costs increased above the included 10%, the decision be delegated to the Executive Director for Housing and Environment and the Cabinet Member for Waste, Leisure and Green Spaces to approve any additional costs.

Summary of Estyn Inspection Outcomes

The Cabinet was scheduled to consider a summary of Estyn³ inspection outcomes under the New Common Inspection Framework (CIF) from January 2022 to July 2025. The Education and Social Services Scrutiny Committee had also considered this on 2 September 2025. The report pack indicates that the committee unanimously agreed to note the content of the report and the views of Cabinet about overall school outcomes.

Whole-Authority Revenue Budget Monitoring Report

The Cabinet was scheduled to note the Whole-Authority Revenue Budget Monitoring Report for Quarter One.

Other items

The Cabinet also received apologies for absence from Councillors C. Andrews and E. Stenner, as well as R. Hartshorn, M.S. Williams, R. Tranter and L. Lane. Councillor E. Forehead declared a personal interest in relation to the discussion of additional learning provision, as a family member attends one of the schools detailed within the report and could potentially attend one of the ALN facilities. The minutes from the Cabinet meetings on 23 July 2025 and 30 July 2025 were approved. The Cabinet Forward Work Programme was noted.