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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 10th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that, in order to satisfy the requirement of the Council’s Constitution, the County Council appoint Siwan Davies and Jayne Walters to the vacant Lay Person positions on the Governance & Audit Committee for the period 28th January 2026 – 27th January 2031.
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.1.1 to increase the average housing rent by 4.3% (£4.67) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains WHQS 2023 and resources the Housing Regeneration Steering Group delivery plan; 7.1.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £2.55 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 7.1.3 to increase garage rents by 4.3% from £9.86 to £10.28 and garage bases from £2.28 to £2.38; 7.1.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 7.1.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 7.1.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/29 (2027/28 & 2028/29 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A [updated]; 7.1.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2026/27 and the indicative spends for 2027/28 to 2028/29 as set out in Appendix B.
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.2.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 7.2.2 to agree that the 2026/27 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 7.2.3 to note our commitment to continuing to improve the responsive repair service and setting up a new minor works team; 7.2.4 to note our plans to bring the responsive repair team and the estate and tenancy management team together; 7.2.5 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 7.2.6 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 7.2.7 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 7.2.8 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 7.2.9 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 7.2.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.3.1 that the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013 be formally adopted; 7.3.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026 due to come into effect 23rd January 2026 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026; 7.3.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary to the report.
RESOLVED THAT the following recommendation of the Cabinet be adopted: The Carmarthenshire County Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25 be approved.
RESOLVED: 7.5.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 7.5.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 7.5.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 1st December, 2025 be received.
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 15th December, 2025 be received.
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 12th January, 2026 be received.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors S.M. Allen, M.D. Cranham, D.M. Cundy, S.A. Curry, J.D. James, A. Lenny, D. Nicholas, M. Palfreman and H.B. Shepardson.
Councillor / Officer Minute Number Nature of Interest Councillors P.M. Hughes H. Jones M.J.A. Lewis 7.1 - HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2026/27 and 7.2* Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-29 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme Family member / close personal associates rent a property within the County. Councillor E. Skinner 7.1 - HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2026/27 and 7.2* Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-29 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme Holds a lease with the Authority. Councillor G.B. Thomas 7.1 - HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2026/27 and 7.2* Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-29 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme Owns a property which he rents out through the Authority. Councillor A.C. Jones 9.1 Notice of Motion submitted by Councillors Terry Davies and Louvain Roberts Owns a HMO property. *the personal interests for item 7.2 were declared at the commencement of the agenda item.
· The Chair reflected on a very busy period and referred to her attendance at numerous events, including the very successful Pembrey Walrus Dip on Boxing Day. The Chair extended her gratitude to those who had contributed to the fund-raising efforts. · The Chair announced that she would be hosting a concert on Saturday 7th February 2026 with the event’s proceeds being in aid of her chosen charity, namely Blood Bikes Wales. · The Chair conveyed her condolences to the family of a Blood Bikes Wales volunteer who had tragically lost his life following a recent road traffic collision. The Chair extended the Council’s condolences to Councillor Gareth John and his family following the recent passing of his mother.
The Leader, on behalf of the Cabinet, the Chair and members extended gratitude for the outstanding professionalism and resilience across all council services in response to the challenges faced as a result of the recent Storm Goretti. The council responded to 548 weather-related incidents, gritted 23,445 km of roads and completed 621 gravel bin applications to keep people moving safely. Customer Services also responded to an unprecedented demand whereby 5,841 calls and 5,775 service requests had been dealt with. The Leader referred to the exceptional pressure on frontline operations during this time and commended employees who quickly adapted to changing conditions, reprioritised workloads, adjusted shifts, and focused resources on essential services. The Leader also conveyed her appreciation to the council’s key partners and volunteers, whose support ensured that essential services could continue despite the adverse conditions, and which reinforced and importance of collaboration during times of pressure.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 10th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 10th December, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that, in order to satisfy the requirement of the Council’s Constitution, the County Council appoint Siwan Davies and Jayne Walters to the vacant Lay Person positions on the Governance & Audit Committee for the period 28th January 2026 – 27th January 2031.
The Vice Chair conveyed the council’s gratitude to Mr David MacGregor and Mrs Karen Jones for their sterling contribution during their term of office as lay members of the Governance and Audit Committee. RESOLVED that, in order to satisfy the requirement of the Council’s Constitution, the County Council appoint Siwan Davies and Jayne Walters to the vacant Lay Person positions on the Governance & Audit Committee for the period 28th January 2026 – 27th January 2031.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.1.1 to increase the average housing rent by 4.3% (£4.67) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains WHQS 2023 and resources the Housing Regeneration Steering Group delivery plan; 7.1.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £2.55 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 7.1.3 to increase garage rents by 4.3% from £9.86 to £10.28 and garage bases from £2.28 to £2.38; 7.1.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 7.1.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 7.1.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/29 (2027/28 & 2028/29 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A [updated]; 7.1.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2026/27 and the indicative spends for 2027/28 to 2028/29 as set out in Appendix B.
[NOTE: Councillors P.M. Hughes, H. Jones, M.J.A. Lewis, E. Skinner and G.B. Thomas having declared an interest in this item, left the meeting prior to the consideration and determination thereof]. Council was informed that the Cabinet, at its meeting held on the 12th January 2026 [minute 7 thereof refers], had reviewed the Housing Revenue Account and Housing Rent Setting proposals for 2026/27 prior to the consideration of Council. The report brought together the latest proposals for the Revenue and Capital Budgets for the Housing Revenue Account 2026/27 to 2028/29 and detailed proposed increases to housing rents for 2026/27. Attention was drawn to the updated Appendix A to the report which had been circulated as a supplementary document to provide corrected figures in respect of capital charges. Updated figures in terms of the balances set out at paragraph 5.1 of the report was provided to council, whereby it was confirmed that the overall proposed budget would result in a surplus on the Housing Revenue Account of £1.4M for the year, leaving £12.4m in balances at the end of 2026/27. It was reported that the adjustments did not impact upon the recommendations put forth for consideration. It was reported that adoption of the Cabinet’s recommendations by the Council would represent an average increase of 4.3% to housing rent, which was in line with the requirements prescribed by the Welsh Government Policy for Social Housing Rent Harmonisation policy. The increase would equate to an average housing rent of £113.21 per week for its tenants and represented one of the lowest rent levels out of the 11 stock-retaining Welsh Authorities and was significantly below the private sector housing rents. In this regard, Council was informed of the challenges faced by the Authority in setting the rent within current Government policy at an affordable level for tenants whilst also delivering on its housing aspirations. In closing, the Cabinet Member for Homes reported that the proposals sought to balance the pressures on households during a cost of living crisis with the need to continue with the Authority’s Housing Development Programme, while ensuring that properties continued to be maintained to the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023. In considering the report, the need for stock maintenance and improvement was emphasised and in this regard the budget increase to the revenue repairs and maintenance expenditure for 2026/27 was welcomed. The importance of forward planning to deliver the Authority’s affordable homes aspirations and housing regeneration and development commitments was also highlighted by a member. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.1.1 to increase the average housing rent by 4.3% (£4.67) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains WHQS 2023 and resources the Housing Regeneration Steering Group delivery plan; 7.1.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £2.55 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 7.1.3 to increase garage rents by 4.3% from £9.86 to £10.28 and garage bases from £2.28 to £2.38; 7.1.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 7.1.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 7.1.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2026/29 (2027/28 & 2028/29 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A [updated]; 7.1.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2026/27 and the indicative spends for 2027/28 to 2028/29 as set out in Appendix B.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.2.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 7.2.2 to agree that the 2026/27 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 7.2.3 to note our commitment to continuing to improve the responsive repair service and setting up a new minor works team; 7.2.4 to note our plans to bring the responsive repair team and the estate and tenancy management team together; 7.2.5 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 7.2.6 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 7.2.7 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 7.2.8 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 7.2.9 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 7.2.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
[NOTE: At this point in the proceedings, Councillors P.M. Hughes, H. Jones, M.J.A. Lewis, E. Skinner and G.B. Thomas declared a personal interest in this item and remained in the meeting during the consideration and determination thereof]. Council was informed that the Cabinet, at its meeting held on the 12th January 2026 [minute 8 thereof refers], had considered the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026-29 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme which set out the vision and detail of the Council’s Housing Investment Programme over the next three years to maintain its housing stock improvement plans and the new build programme and provision of more affordable homes to help meet the unprecedented demand for social housing in the County. The Cabinet Member for Homes summarised the key themes set out within the business plan and provided an overview of the three priorities which would define the Authority’s direction of travel over the next three years, as follows: · Estate, tenancy management and responsive repairs – helping and supporting tenants. · Investing and maintaining tenants’ homes. · Developing and delivering more homes The Homes, Regeneration & the Welsh Language Scrutiny Committee had also considered and endorsed the proposals at its meeting held on the 12th December 2025, as part of the budget consultation process. The report noted that the income received from tenants’ rents and other funding sources would enable the authority to build an investment programme exceeding £203m (Capital - £126m and Revenue - £176M) to deliver services that were inclusive and sustainable over the next three years. The business plan was based on a projected rent increase to 4.3% for 2026/27, in line with the current Welsh Government Rent Policy set by the September inflation rate of 3.8% plus 0.5%, and would also enable the Council to apply for Welsh Government’s Major Repair Allowance (MRA) grant, which equate to £6.2m for 2026/27. In closing the Cabinet Member for Homes reported that the business plan set out how the Authority would deliver safe, warm and affordable homes in addition to improving services for the future. Measures were also in place to increase the number of 1 bed and specialist accommodation to help tackle homelessness and meet the diverse needs across the county. It was raised that suitable accommodation to meet the needs of local communities was essential, including the availability of bungalows for the elderly. Furthermore, the need to explore suitable land development opportunities was highlighted as a key area of importance in accordance with the Authority’s Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan. Reference was made to the Authority’s new build development programme which would develop over 1,400 homes and a request was made that the graphical display set out within the business plan be updated to provide further details in respect of specific property locations. A suggestion was put forth for the use of technology, including AI to be explored to facilitate the Council’s responsive repair team in terms of efficiency and enable sufficient allocation of timings for repair works to be undertaken. RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.2.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 7.2.2 to agree that the 2026/27 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 7.2.3 to note our commitment to continuing to improve the responsive repair service and setting up a new minor works team; 7.2.4 to note our plans to bring the responsive repair team and the estate and tenancy management team together; 7.2.5 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 7.2.6 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 7.2.7 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 7.2.8 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 7.2.9 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 7.2.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.3.1 that the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013 be formally adopted; 7.3.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026 due to come into effect 23rd January 2026 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026; 7.3.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary to the report.
Council was informed that the Cabinet, at its meeting held on the 12th January 2026 [minute 9 thereof refers], considered a report which outlined information in regard to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme introduced by Welsh Government in 2013/14. Despite being an all-Wales scheme, individual Councils were required by the Prescribed Requirements Regulations to formally adopt a Council Tax Reduction Scheme by 31st January each year. Details pertaining to the limited areas of local discretion and the policy adopted by Council in respect of those discretions were set out in the report. The report sought formal adoption of the Council Tax Reduction scheme for 2026/27. Subsequent to the Cabinet meeting the scheme regulations had been approved by Welsh Government and had come into force on 23rd January 2026. Attention was drawn to the amendments made to the definition of “pensioner” within the CTRS regulations which would ensure that individuals migrating from Working Tax Credit to Universal Credit would continue to qualify for pension-age CTRS, thereby safeguarding their entitlement and promoting equitable treatment across Wales. It was confirmed, in response to a query, that further information would be sought to establish whether previously disallowed pension-age recipients would be informed of their eligibility for the pension-age CTRS. RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Cabinet be adopted: 7.3.1 that the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013 be formally adopted; 7.3.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2026 due to come into effect 23rd January 2026 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2026; 7.3.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary to the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED THAT the following recommendation of the Cabinet be adopted: The Carmarthenshire County Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25 be approved.
The Council was informed that the Cabinet, at its meeting held on 15th December 2025 (minute 8 thereof refers) had considered the Council’s Draft Annual Report for 2024-25 on the Corporate Strategy 2022-2027 produced under the provisions of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 and the Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act 2023.The report aimed to meet the statutory requirements in the one document. The Annual Report provided detailed information in respect of the progress made in respect of the Authority’s well-being objectives, including thematic and service priorities and council was appraised of the main areas of activity during the reporting period. Following council’s approval, the report would be sent to relevant external parties and published on the Council's website. In closing, the Leader concluded that 2024-25 had been a challenging year, but despite ongoing financial pressures, increasing demand, and the impact of whole-population challenges, positive results had been delivered for the county’s residents. RESOLVED THAT the following recommendation of the Cabinet be adopted: The Carmarthenshire County Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: 7.5.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 7.5.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 7.5.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
Council was informed that the Cabinet, at its meeting held on the 15th December 2025 (minute 7 thereof refers) considered the Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25 relating to the Adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (2006–2021) which had been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the Local Development Plan (LDP) Regulations 2005. The Annual Monitoring Report provided an overview of the performance of the LDP during the reporting period against a series of monitoring indicators. The report also outlined some of the contextual changes to Planning Policy that had emerged during the monitoring period. In accordance with the Council’s statutory duty, the Annual Monitoring Report had been submitted to the Welsh Government published on the Council’s website by 31st October along with an informal consultation to afford interested parties the opportunity to comment on the key issues raised. It was noted that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033. In this regard the Revised LDP had been submitted to the Welsh Government for examination, with the hearing sessions held in October 2024, November 2024 and September 2025. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 7.5.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 7.5.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 7.5.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 1st December, 2025 be received.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 1st December, 2025 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 15th December, 2025 be received.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 15th December, 2025 be received.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 12th January, 2026 be received.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the report of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 12th January, 2026 be received.
[NOTE: Councillor A. C. Jones, having declared an interest in this item, was not present in the meeting for this item]. Council was advised that the Notice of Motion had been withdrawn.
The Chair advised that no public questions had been received.
“It’s pleasing that Carmarthenshire is hosting Armed Forces Day 2026. The event is being hosted at Pembrey Country Park. My question is will access to the Park be free on that day? In previous years I note other Counties who have hosted have not charged for access to this event showcasing the UK armed forces and Veterans associations.” Response by Councillor H.A.L. Evans, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture & Tourism: “Thanks for your question. I would like to begin by noting that we are pleased that Carmarthenshire County Council is hosting National Armed Forces Day for Wales at Pembrey Country Park in June 2026. The event is designed to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets, and their families. The event will go ahead on the 27th of June. In support of Carmarthenshire County Council’s commitment to our Armed Forces community, Pembrey Country Park will issue validated parking vouchers as we do not charge entrance fees to the park to serving members of the armed forces, veterans, cadets and reservists. These special vouchers will grant free exit from the park, ensuring a smooth and fair experience for our visitors. The officers are working closely with the organisers of the event tso that people can have an enjoyable day and a positive experience. Diolch”. Supplementary question by Councillor S. Williams: “I appreciate obviously that it would be with regards to veterans, cadets etc but obviously it may reduce the number of the public that will attend and is there any work being done as to how that may affect the public who may not attend due to the additional cost of accessing the park. Diolch Chair”. Response by Councillor H.A.L. Evans, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture & Tourism: “There is no cost to come into the park so anybody else using the park will pay for parking as usual, so it won’t have an effect on anything else. Diolch”.
“In relation to Armed Forces Day, the nearest bus stop for Pembrey Park is 2km away. Too far for many residents especially Veterans and elderly to walk. Will arrangements be made for a shuttle bus service or the route of the service bus be altered for this day to include the Park and will the current service be enough for the expected visitors who may attend using public transport?” Response by Councillor E. G. Thomas, Cabinet Member For Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services: “Thank you for your question, Councillor Williams. Whilst we are at the early planning stages for Wales National Armed Forces Day, we want to ensure that day is accessible to all. Transport arrangements will be discussed in greater detail by the Internal Officer Working Group and we are keen to ensure that sustainable transport opportunities are in place. We will link in with community organisations and community transport groups to ensure that our Armed Forces community are able to reach the event safely”. There was no supplementary question.
The Chair stated that the minutes outlined on the agenda under 12.1 – 12.9 were available for information on the Council website.
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