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AGREED the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
AGREED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Corporate Safeguarding Report (Appendix 1).
AGREED that the report be accepted, considered the progress made against the Corporate Plan Annual Performance Report 2025/26 and recommended approval by Council
AGREED that the report be accepted and · considered the proposed Strategic Capital Programme for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, as set out in Appendix 1, and recommended it to Council for approval, noting the associated affordability, funding and deliverability considerations; · endorsed the inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to this report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability and prioritisation; · acknowledged the identified funding shortfall of £0.8m over the life of the programme and the requirement for active and ongoing management to ensure the programme remains affordable and deliverable; · noted that the programme will continue to be reviewed, refined and, where necessary, reprofiled or reprioritised in response to funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities; and · Committee further requested to recommend that Council Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Resources (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme where required to reflect confirmed funding changes, updated cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements or other affordability and deliverability considerations. Also noted the ongoing work required to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, and maintain the overall affordability, deliverability and strategic alignment of the programme.
AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Welsh Language Annual Report (Appendix 1); and considered whether activity to date is sufficient to addressing Welsh Language requirements across the Council.
AGREED that the report be accepted and (a) the Forward Work Programme for the Corporate Governance and Resource Scrutiny Committee was agreed, and with additional topics to be included, taking into account any associated timelines and the number of items already scheduled for the meeting; and a Contact Centre update report to be included in the Forward Work Programme, in approximately six months with performance movement, progress made and planned next steps.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
The following apologies for absence was received:- Councillor C. Smith Councillor J. Hill
There were no declarations of interest or dispensations reported.
Decision as recorded
AGREED the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Consideration was given to the decisions of the Meeting held on 18th June, 2026. The Committee AGREED the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
The Action Sheet was submitted for consideration. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and the information contained therein be noted.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Corporate Safeguarding Report (Appendix 1).
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Director – Children, Young People and Families and Head of Governance and Assurance. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Corporate Safeguarding Report (Appendix 1).
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted, considered the progress made against the Corporate Plan Annual Performance Report 2025/26 and recommended approval by Council
Consideration was given to the report of the Head of Governance and Assurance. Members raised concerns in relation to the efficiency of the Contact Centre, and it was proposed and seconded that a report on this specific area be presented to Committee in 6 months for further discussion. The Committee, subject to the foregoing, AGREED that the report be accepted, considered the progress made against the Corporate Plan Annual Performance Report 2025/26 and recommended approval by Council
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and · considered the proposed Strategic Capital Programme for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, as set out in Appendix 1, and recommended it to Council for approval, noting the associated affordability, funding and deliverability considerations; · endorsed the inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to this report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability and prioritisation; · acknowledged the identified funding shortfall of £0.8m over the life of the programme and the requirement for active and ongoing management to ensure the programme remains affordable and deliverable; · noted that the programme will continue to be reviewed, refined and, where necessary, reprofiled or reprioritised in response to funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities; and · Committee further requested to recommend that Council Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Resources (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme where required to reflect confirmed funding changes, updated cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements or other affordability and deliverability considerations. Also noted the ongoing work required to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, and maintain the overall affordability, deliverability and strategic alignment of the programme.
Consideration was given to the report of the Strategic Director Corporate Resources. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and · considered the proposed Strategic Capital Programme for 2026/2027 to 2030/2031, as set out in Appendix 1, and recommended it to Council for approval, noting the associated affordability, funding and deliverability considerations; · endorsed the inclusion of schemes supported by completed Business Cases, attached to this report, which provide the evidence base for strategic fit, affordability, deliverability and prioritisation; · acknowledged the identified funding shortfall of £0.8m over the life of the programme and the requirement for active and ongoing management to ensure the programme remains affordable and deliverable; · noted that the programme will continue to be reviewed, refined and, where necessary, reprofiled or reprioritised in response to funding availability, cost pressures, delivery capacity and emerging strategic priorities; and · Committee further requested to recommend that Council Delegate authority to the Strategic Director Resources (Section 151 Officer), in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make in-year adjustments to the Strategic Capital Programme where required to reflect confirmed funding changes, updated cost estimates, scheme reprofiling, delivery requirements or other affordability and deliverability considerations. Also noted the ongoing work required to address the identified funding shortfall, maximise external funding opportunities, and maintain the overall affordability, deliverability and strategic alignment of the programme.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Welsh Language Annual Report (Appendix 1); and considered whether activity to date is sufficient to addressing Welsh Language requirements across the Council.
To consider the report of the Service Manager Policy The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and reviewed the contents of the Welsh Language Annual Report (Appendix 1); and considered whether activity to date is sufficient to addressing Welsh Language requirements across the Council.
Decision as recorded
AGREED that the report be accepted and (a) the Forward Work Programme for the Corporate Governance and Resource Scrutiny Committee was agreed, and with additional topics to be included, taking into account any associated timelines and the number of items already scheduled for the meeting; and a Contact Centre update report to be included in the Forward Work Programme, in approximately six months with performance movement, progress made and planned next steps.
Consideration was given to the report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer. The Committee AGREED that the report be accepted and (a) the Forward Work Programme for the Corporate Governance and Resource Scrutiny Committee was agreed, and with additional topics to be included, taking into account any associated timelines and the number of items already scheduled for the meeting; and a Contact Centre update report to be included in the Forward Work Programme, in approximately six months with performance movement, progress made and planned next steps.
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