Linda Richards

Franchised Base Local Bus Network

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to endorse in principle the Updated Proposed Base Network Plan for South West Wales, and to grant delegated authority to the Head of Engineering and Transport to continue working with Transport for Wales on the Neath Port Talbot Local Bus base network to implement detailed timetable information and service connections, ensuring no reduction in local bus provision and thoroughly reviewing feedback from public engagement and statutory consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Application for Discretionary Hardship Rates Relief (Exempt under Paragraph 14)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Base 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to approve the 2026-27 Council Tax Base of 49,750.33 for the County Borough, the gross Council Tax base of 49,967.30 for Welsh Government, and the Council Tax base for each Town and Community Council.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Risk Register Quarter 2 - Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...that the Cabinet noted the Strategic Risk Register Monitoring report for Quarter 2 (July – September 2025).

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 2 Revenue Budget Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 26, 2025

...to note the Quarter 2 Revenue Budget Monitoring Report, which projects a £4.091m overspend and an estimated closing reserve balance of £50.9 million.

Recommendations Approved