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Audrey Somerton Edwards, Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Cynnal apologised for her inability to attend the meeting.
i. Condolences were extended to the family of Finlay Tarling, a young and talented cyclist, following his sudden passing. ii. Congratulations and thanks were extended to all involved in the success of Eisteddfod y Garreg Las held in August. iii. Congratulations were extended to Councillor Catrin M S. Davies on recently becoming a grandmother. iv. Congratulations were also extended to all involved in hosting the annual Eisteddfod Rhys Thomas James Pantyfedwen in Lampeter. The Chair stated that he had the privilege of serving as President for the day. v. Condolences were extended to the family of former County Councillor Lyndon Lloyd who had passed away.
Councillor Elizabeth Evans declared a personal interest in relation to item 70a.
To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the previous Meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 July 2026. Matters arising: There were no matters arising from the minutes.
1. Re: Petition on Road Safety on B4333 2. Request to Phase Out Glyphosate in Aberteifi (Cardigan) for Eco Friendly Weed Control It was noted that the above petitions had been received and would be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines in the Petitions Protocol.
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a) Feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee on Rural Poverty Risk Cabinet noted the report.
DECISION: 1) To consider options 1-3 set out in the report regarding the future of the current Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) for Aberystwyth, Cardigan and Lampeter. 2) To recommend option 1 (To renew the PSPO for a further three years) as the preferred option to be presented to Council for determination. Reason for the decision: So that Council can make an informed decision on the future of the current Public Space Protection Orders based on the available evidence and partner advice.
DECISION: To recommend that Council approves both of the following: a) the discontinuation of the current Borth Public Space Protection Order upon its expiry on 19/10/26, and b) for a comprehensive consultation to be undertaken thereafter to assess any future proposals against the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Reason for the decision: • To enable Cabinet to consider the future of the Public Space Protection Order at Borth Beach ahead of its expiry on 19 October 2026. • To enable a full statutory consultation and equality assessment to be undertaken. • Provide a recommendation to Council for determination.
DECISION: • To receive and approve the Ceredigion County Council Engagement and Participation annual report 2025-2026. • To approve that the report is published on the Council’s website. • To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure appropriate monitoring of the Council’s engagement and participation activity.
DECISION: 1. To receive and approve the Council’s Strategic Equality Plan Annual Report 2025-26 (Appendix 1). 2. To approve amendments made to the Council’s Strategic Equality Plan 2024 2028 (to reflect feedback received from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)) (Appendix 2). 3. To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee. Reason for the decision: • So that progress in delivering the Council’s Strategic Equality Plan is appropriately monitored. • To comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty.
DECISION: To authorise Ceredigion County Council officers to collaborate with partners, such as the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and Coleg Ceredigion to further develop proposals aligned to establishing a centre for the provision of vocational education on the UWTSD Lampeter Campus. Reason for the decision: To provide Cabinet approval for Ceredigion County Council officers to continue working with partners to develop proposals for the future development of the UWTSD Lampeter campus.
DECISION: To approve: 1. Pay arrangements a) Senior part-time Coroner: i. Retention Salary of £24,306 pa to cover retention/out of hours service availability from 1st April 2026, until further notice ii. Using the daily rate £538 to pay the coroner an annual salary of £13,450 (@25 days pa including training days) Total annual sum £37,756 per annum (plus on-costs). b) Assistant Coroner: • full day: £458 • half day: £229 2. Travel expenses: 55 pence per mile effective from 1/4/26. Reason for the decision: Compliance with relevant legislation and JNC Circulars, mitigation of challenge and safeguarding public funds.
DECISION: To over-rule the objections received and approve the making of the Order and the publication of a subsequent Notice of Making in the press to that effect. Reason for the decision: To protect road safety at the access to a block of flats.
To note the report of: a) the Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Finance and Procurement upon the 2026/27 Controllable Revenue Budget - Financial Performance - Quarter 1 Cabinet noted the report. b) the Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Finance and Procurement upon the Quarter 1 Capital Programme Monitoring Report Cabinet noted the report. c) the Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Finance and Procurement upon the Quarterly Treasury Management Performance Report 2026/27 Cabinet noted the report. d) the Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Cynnal upon the Statutory Director of Social Services’ Annual Report 2025-26 including feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee. e) the Corporate Lead Officer: People and Organisation upon the Gender Pay Report 2026 and Workforce Equality Report 2026 including feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.
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