Agenda
PDF 405 KBVenue: Council Chamber - Council Chamber
Contact: Democratic Services
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Apologies for absence |
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Declarations of interest |
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Public Questions |
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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 16th July 2026 |
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Appointment to South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority |
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Self-Assessment Report 2025/26 Additional documents: |
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Maintenance of Highways - Motion to review pothole repair techniques |
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Motions to Council |
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Submitted by County Councillor Alistair Neill This Council:
Notes that overspending in the schools' budget was reported last week by officers to be a 'major financial risk'. It is also a major education risk. The cumulative deficit was reported in June to have increased by £2.8million to £6.9million. Officers have advised that action is belatedly being taken to reduce this unprecedented level of overspend.
Resolves that:
A report is brought back to Council in advance of the 2027/28 budget being set, in which the cabinet member explains how this overspend will be managed downwards without impacting school staffing levels which are critical for our schools.
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Submitted by County Councillor Richard John This Council: Notes that the legal maximum Fixed Penalty Notice a local authority can issue for littering or dog fouling was set at £150 in the Environmental Offences (Fixed Penalties) (Misc. Provisions) (Wales) Regulations 2007 and has not been increased.
Calls on the Cabinet Member to propose amendments to Monmouthshire’s enforcement policies to increase Fixed Penalty Notices for littering and dog fouling to the maximum currently permitted under the above regulations.
Resolves to write to the Welsh Government to offer support for proposals to increase fines for fly-tipping but request additional measures to increase the maximum fines for littering and dog fouling.
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Members Questions |
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From County Councillor Tomos Davies to County Councillor Sara Burch, Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Housing & Tourism To ask the Cabinet Member what consideration is being given to improving pedestrian and active travel connections between Llanellen and Abergavenny.
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From County Councillor Tomos Davies to County Councillor Catrin Maby, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and the Environment To ask the Cabinet Member what progress has been made in utilising covert surveillance and enforcement measures to tackle littering and fly-tipping across Monmouthshire.
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From County Councillor Richard John to County Councillor Laura Wright, Cabinet Member for Education Why were parents informed of a change to the council's school attendance policy in July before that change has been discussed, consulted upon or formally approved by the council?
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From County Councillor Tony Kear to County Councillor Ben Callard, Cabinet Member for Resources How many MCC Grounds staff are in training for or currently hold valid qualifications and certifications for the professional application of pesticides using hand held equipment and the safe handling of the whole process (via SA1 & SA6 courses)?
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Date of next meeting - 12th November 2026 |