Councillor Chris Tew

...to unanimously approve the County Plan Delivery Plan for the financial year 2026-27, ensuring its key activities align with the agreed budget.

...unanimously approve revisions to the Inter-Authority Agreement for the Wales Pension Partnership, authorize the sealing of the revised agreement, delegate authority to amend the Constitution, and assign oversight of implementation to the Strategic Director of Resources and Head of Pensions.

...approved the budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan, along with various related policies and strategies, including the Food & Drink Hospitality Rates Relief Scheme, Reserves Policy, Virement Policy, Fees & Charges Policy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy, and Prudential Indicators.

...withdraw the Torfaen Replacement Local Development Plan and prepare a Joint Local Development Plan with Blaenau Gwent, subject to confirmation from Blaenau Gwent Council.

...unanimously approved the 2026 Pay Policy Statement and ratified the retrospective payment to officers seconded into joint roles across federated councils and paid on the joint pay structure.