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i. Councillor Clive Davies, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Carbon Management apologised for his inability to attend the meeting. ii. Eifion Evans, Chief Executive apologised for his inability to attend the meeting due to being away on other Council duties. iii. Councillor Ceris Jones, Chair of the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee apologised for her inability to attend the meeting.
i. Best wishes were extended to Patricia Armstrong, Corporate Manager: Legal Services as she leaves her role with the local authority. ii. Best wishes were extended to Rhodri Morris, Service Manager: Revenues on his retirement following 37 years of service to the local authority. iii. Congratulations were extended to six of Ceredigion’s pupils on their recent performance in the Music for Youth Proms 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall. iv. Thanks were extended to Ceredigion Youth Service for arranging a visit for Members of Ceredigion’s Youth Council to the House of Commons recently.
i. Councillor Matthew Vaux declared a personal interest in relation to items 105, 106, 107 and 108. ii. Councillor Shelley Childs declared a personal interest in relation to item 108. iii. Councillor Chris James declared a personal and prejudicial interest in relation to item 103.
To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the previous Meeting of the Cabinet held on 4 November 2025. Matters arising: There were no matters arising from the minutes.
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Cabinet noted the report.
DECISION: · To approve the Disciplinary Policy (Appendix 1). · To approve the Probation Policy (Appendix 2). · To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: · To ensure compliance with legislation and relevant professional guidance. · To support a fair, transparent and legally compliant means of supporting staff through their probationary period and in managing concerns relating to employee conduct.
DECISION: 1. To approve the Policy for Elective Home Education (Appendix 1). 2. To note the feedback from the Learning Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure that LA policy in relation to EHE aligns with Welsh Government Statutory Policy.
DECISION: 1. To approve the Policy for Children Missing Education (Appendix 1). 2. To note the feedback from the Learning Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure that LA policy in relation to Children Missing Education aligns with Welsh Government Statutory Policy.
DECISION: 1. To approve the Policy for Promoting Regular School Attendance (Appendix 1). 2. To note the feedback from the Learning Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure compliance with legislation and relevant professional guidance.
DECISION: 1. To approve the revised Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices (Appendix A). 2. To note the feedback from the Learning Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure that LA revised Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices aligns with Welsh Government Statutory Guidance & statutory requirements.
DECISION: 1. To approve the revised Whistleblowing Policy (Appendix 1). 2. To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure that the Whistleblowing Policy is up to date and remains fit for purpose.
DECISION: To approve: 1) the revised pay rate for 2026-2027 (effective 1/4/26-31/3/27) as follows: a) Senior part-time Coroner: i. Retention Salary of £23,484pa to cover retention/out of hours service availability from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. ii. Using the daily rate of £519 to pay the coroner an annual salary of £12,975 (@25 days pa including training days) Total annual sum £36,459 per annum (plus on-costs). 2) Assistant Coroner: • full day: £442 • half day: £221 3) Office expenses/Business support allowance: That Cabinet decision 18/2/25 “Minute: 166 - 2025-2026 – (1/4/25-31/3/26): a) Senior part-time Coroner: iii) Office expenses/business support allowance - £500" is revoked, effective from 1/8/25. 4) Travel expenses: 0.45p per mile Reason for the decision: · Compliance with relevant legislation and JNC Circulars, mitigation of challenge and safeguarding public funds. · Office expenses/business support no longer required.
DECISION: · To consider the draft Engagement and Participation Policy. · To approve a public consultation on the draft Engagement and Participation Policy. · To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: · To ensure continual improvement in our engagement and participation activities. · To ensure compliance with the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
DECISION: 1. To agree a public consultation on the Policy for the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) / Drone Policy (Appendix 1). 2. To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To support a public consultation on Ceredigion County Councils Policy for the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) / Drones as camera platforms within the Authority.
DECISION: 1. To endorse Ceredigion Public Services Board’s Fair Work Charter and to contribute annual progress updates to Ceredigion Public Services Board. 2. To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To provide a framework that supports continued partnership working with other members of Ceredigion PSB and to ensure a full commitment to fair work at all levels.
DECISION: To approve the proposed adoption of the Highway Works through the Highways Act 1980: Section 228 process and maintain at public expense thereafter. Reason for the decision: To enable the road to be maintained at public expense in accordance with the Highways Act 1980: Section 228 adoption procedure, for the benefit of the general public/community.
DECISION: To approve the proposed adoption of the Highway Works through the Highways Act 1980: Section 228 process and maintain at public expense thereafter. Reason for the decision: To enable the road to be maintained at public expense in accordance with the Highways Act 1980: Section 228 adoption procedure, for the benefit of the general public and community.
DECISION: i. To nominate Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales to officially open the Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme. ii. To nominate Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership to officially open the refurbishment works undertaken at Sir Geraint Evans Leisure Centre. iii. To nominate Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership to officially open the relocated Aberaeron Library. Reason for the decision: Agree to invite appropriate persons to officially open the Aberaeron Coastal Defence Scheme; the refurbishment works undertaken at Sir Geraint Evans Leisure Centre, Aberaeron and the relocated Aberaeron Library.
DECISION: 1. To approve the Council Tax Base for Council Tax setting purposes of 34,492.54 in accordance with the calculations as set out in Appendices 1 & 2. 2. To note the Council Tax Base for Revenue Support Grant purposes of 32,894.20. 3. To approve the schedule of instalments for Dyfed Powys Police Authority Precept payments in 2026/27 as being - 12 equal instalments paid on the last working day of each month commencing April 2026. 4. To approve the schedule of instalments for Ceredigion Town and Community Councils Precept payments in 2026/27 as being - 3 equal instalments on the last working day of April 2026, July 2026 and October 2026. Reason for the decision: The Council has a legal obligation to set its tax base for the forthcoming year.
Cabinet noted the report.
Cabinet noted the report.
Cabinet noted the report.
Cabinet noted the report.
Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
The Chair wished a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
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