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The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
AGREED, subject to the foregoing that the decisions be recorded as a true record of proceedings.
AGREED that the report be accepted and · the PSB noted the progress made in progressing the BSIL area of focus; · supported the recommendation for progressing a whole system approach to BSIL and progressing discussions with the other strategic partnerships in Gwent; and · The PSB reinforced the importance and commitment from nominated Local Authority Directors to engage in the work of BSIL Leadership Group.
AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the key findings in the Interim Progress Briefing and provided comments for the PSB to consider.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
The following apologies for absence were received:- Councillor J. Thomas, BGCBC Councillor F. Hussain, NCC Steve Morgan, NRW J. Cuthbert, GAVO
The following declaration of interest was reported:- Councillor P. Jones, MCBC Item No. 5 - Best Start in Life: PSB Progress
Decision as recorded
AGREED, subject to the foregoing that the decisions be recorded as a true record of proceedings.
Consideration was given to the decisions of the Committee held on 3rd December, 2025. Following discussions, the Committee proposed and agreed that action points be included in the decisions for future meetings. The Committee AGREED, subject to the foregoing that the decisions be recorded as a true record of proceedings.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and · the PSB noted the progress made in progressing the BSIL area of focus; · supported the recommendation for progressing a whole system approach to BSIL and progressing discussions with the other strategic partnerships in Gwent; and · The PSB reinforced the importance and commitment from nominated Local Authority Directors to engage in the work of BSIL Leadership Group.
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Principal Public Health Practitioner and the Consultant in Public Health. ACTION: A joint meeting to be arranged between the Public Services Board and Regional Partnership Board to strengthen collaboration and address shared priorities. ACTION: Include Best Start in Life as an agenda item on all Gwent Local Authority Public Services Board Scrutiny Committees to provide a shared understanding of priorities, consistent challenge and visibility of local impacts within each local authority area. (Local Authority Members/Scrutiny Officers) The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and · the PSB noted the progress made in progressing the BSIL area of focus; · supported the recommendation for progressing a whole system approach to BSIL and progressing discussions with the other strategic partnerships in Gwent; and · The PSB reinforced the importance and commitment from nominated Local Authority Directors to engage in the work of BSIL Leadership Group.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the key findings in the Interim Progress Briefing and provided comments for the PSB to consider.
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of SE Operations, Natural Resources Wales and Dr Alan Netherwood, Netherwood Sustainable Futures (NSF). ACTION: Utilities Engagement in Climate Risk Work engage utility companies such as power providers and Welsh Water for more detailed local data and vulnerability analysis in ongoing climate change risk work. (NRW) ACTION: Monitoring and Timelines for Climate Change Risk Assessment - Establish suggested timelines and monitoring mechanisms for the response to the Climate Change Risk Assessment to ensure ongoing activity and prevent stagnation. (NRW) ACTION: Engage with young people early in the climate risk conversation. ACTION: An update report to be presented to the Gwent PSB Scrutiny Committee in six months (LT). The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and noted the key findings in the Interim Progress Briefing and provided comments for the PSB to consider.
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