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RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 26th June, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that: 3.1 Carmarthenshire increase its Non-Residential charges for hourly charged services by inflation from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%) and sessional charges from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%). This will attempt to recover as much revenue as possible within the rules set down by Welsh Government for 2026-27, and to align rates with other local authorities in Wales, and to move closer to regional Local Authorities. 3.2 Carmarthenshire introduces the fees as per the new Charging policy appended to the report.
RESOLVED that: 4.1. Carmarthenshire County Council lead the application on behalf of a wider partnership including the Public Services Board and other stakeholders and the application for Carmarthenshire to join the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, be approved. 4.2. The Points of Action Forward Plan, in order to make progress for the county in the journey towards becoming more age-friendly, be approved.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 26th June, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 26th June, 2025 be signed as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that: 3.1 Carmarthenshire increase its Non-Residential charges for hourly charged services by inflation from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%) and sessional charges from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%). This will attempt to recover as much revenue as possible within the rules set down by Welsh Government for 2026-27, and to align rates with other local authorities in Wales, and to move closer to regional Local Authorities. 3.2 Carmarthenshire introduces the fees as per the new Charging policy appended to the report.
The Cabinet Member considered a report on proposals to increase the Council’s Non-Residential charges for 2026/27 in line with increased costs and inflation. It was noted that as the Welsh Government had set a financial cap of £100 weekly charge for non- residential care there would be little benefit in increasing charges beyond inflation. However, although inflation would only return a minimal increase in income for the authority, it was essential charges were increased to reflect inflationary costs. In noting that the figures shown in the report for the next year were based on existing Welsh Governments announcements and that there was no indication that a change would occur beyond 2026-27, further increases to the charges may be necessary should the Welsh Government amend the charging rules. This would aim to maximise revenue while staying within Welsh Government rules and align more closely with other Welsh local authorities. RESOLVED that: 3.1 Carmarthenshire increase its Non-Residential charges for hourly charged services by inflation from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%) and sessional charges from £23.65 to £24.85 (5%). This will attempt to recover as much revenue as possible within the rules set down by Welsh Government for 2026-27, and to align rates with other local authorities in Wales, and to move closer to regional Local Authorities. 3.2 Carmarthenshire introduces the fees as per the new Charging policy appended to the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that: 4.1. Carmarthenshire County Council lead the application on behalf of a wider partnership including the Public Services Board and other stakeholders and the application for Carmarthenshire to join the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, be approved. 4.2. The Points of Action Forward Plan, in order to make progress for the county in the journey towards becoming more age-friendly, be approved.
The Cabinet Member considered a report detailing Carmarthenshire’s strategy and application to join the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Network of age friendly cities and communities. This will support the Age Friendly Wales Strategy and the Equality Act 2010, promoting ageing as an opportunity for inclusion, dignity and wellbeing. The report noted that Carmarthenshire had a growing population of over 35,000 older residents, making it essential to take a co-ordinated, forward-looking approach to supporting people. To help identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older people, it will be necessary to develop a full action plan including the following eight interconnected domains: 1. Outdoor Spaces and Buildings 2. Transportation 3. Housing 4. Social Participation 5. Respect and Social Inclusion 6. Civic Participation and Employment 7. Communication and Information 8. Community Support and Health Services The report noted that the full process for application would involve the following: 1. PSB agreement to apply for age-friendly status (March 2025) 2. Secure Local Political Commitment (August 2025) 3. Establish/Confirm an Age-Friendly Governance Structure 4. Carry out a Baseline Assessment 5. Develop a strategy for an age-friendly Carmarthenshire 6. Liaise with Older People’s Commissioner’s Office to ensure suitability of application and accompanying documentation 7. Prepare and finalise the Required WHO Application Documents 8. Submit the Application to WHO 9. WHO Review and Confirmation 10. Develop a Two-Year Age-Friendly Action Plan 11. Ongoing Reporting and Learning Approval was sought from the Cabinet Member, to enable Carmarthenshire to progress to the next stage of developing a comprehensive Age-Friendly Action in collaboration with older residents and partners. RESOLVED that: 4.1. Carmarthenshire County Council lead the application on behalf of a wider partnership including the Public Services Board and other stakeholders and the application for Carmarthenshire to join the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, be approved. 4.2. The Points of Action Forward Plan, in order to make progress for the county in the journey towards becoming more age-friendly, be approved.
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