Councillor Sue Morgan

...approved to give notice on the Section 33 agreement and work towards a replacement with a local agreement, to be defined by respective Directors and the Executive Team within the 12 months' notice period.

...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.

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