Stuart Ashley - Councillor for Torfaen (Pontnewydd)

Councillor Stuart Ashley

Labour Pontnewydd

Email: stuart.ashley@torfaen.gov.uk

Council: Torfaen

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance and Audit Committee (Committee Member) Members Seminar (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Democratic Services Committee (Committee Member) Cross-Cutting Resources and Business Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Governance & Audit Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

115 meetings · Page 1 of 23

Council Committee Member

ANNUAL COUNCIL, Council - Tuesday, 26th May, 2026 10.00 am

May 26, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 13th May, 2026 10.00 am

May 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 23rd April, 2026 10.00 am

April 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Governance & Audit Committee Committee Member

Governance & Audit Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 am

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Economy & Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 10.00 am

March 12, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

133 decisions · Page 1 of 27

Pay Policy Statement 2026 / Datganiad Polisi Tâl 2026

From: Council - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am - March 03, 2026

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Revised Inter Authority Agreement of the Wales Pension Partnership / Cytundeb Rhyng-Awdurdod Diwygiedig Partneriaeth Pensiwn Cymru

From: Council - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am - March 03, 2026

...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.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2026/27 & Medium Term Financial Plan / Cyllideb 2026/27 a'r Cynllun Ariannol Tymor Canolig

From: Council - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am - March 03, 2026

...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.

Recommendations Approved

The Future Direction of the Torfaen Local Development Plan / Cyfeiriad Cynllun Cyflenwi Lleol Newydd Torfaen ar gyfer y Dyfodol

From: Council - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am - March 03, 2026

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

Recommendations Approved

County Plan 2022-27: Delivery Plan 2026-27 / Cynllun Sirol 2022-27: Cynllun Cyflawni 2026-27

From: Council - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 10.00 am - March 03, 2026

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

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 115

Average per Month: 4.0

Decisions Recorded: 133