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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Cabinet held on 12 April 2022 and 26 April 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That, subject to the above amendment, the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
RESOLVED: a) That the submission of the three bids to the UK Government Levelling Up Fund by the 6 July 2022 deadline be approved. That, due to the increased funding envelope for Clwyd West, and on the assumption that all 3 bids are accepted, that it be recognising that there will need to be a subsequent decision by Council to vary the capital programme and accept any offer of funding at that time.
RESOLVED: a) That the Workwise 2020 Framework be approved. b) That the project team be authorised to implement the Workwise 2020 Framework. c) That authority be given to the Strategic Leadership Team and Senior Management Team to adapt the Framework as experience is gained.
RESOLVED: a) That the Religion, Value and Ethics guidance, with minor adaptions be adopted as the Conwy Agreed Syllabus from Sept 2022-2027 for relevant pupils. b) That the current Conwy Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education be used by those secondary school year groups not implementing the 2022 Curriculum for Wales.
RESOLVED: That the Play Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan for 2022/2023 be approved.
RESOLVED: That the Welsh Standards Annual Report be approved for publication on the Council’s website before 30 June 2022 (according to the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards).
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Elizabeth Roberts.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Cabinet held on 12 April 2022 and 26 April 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the Cabinet held on 12 April 2022 and 26 April 2022 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Cabinet held on 12 April 2022 and 26 April 2022 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Leader extended a warm welcome to newly elected Members and thanked officers for their work in respect of the excellent induction programme.
The Chief Executive extended a warm welcome to new and returning Cabinet Members. Reference was made to the hybrid working model, which would be beneficial for both staff and the general public. A return to the office and in person meetings was welcomed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That, subject to the above amendment, the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. It was requested that reference to the Chairman and Vice- Chairman be replaced with Chair and Vice-Chair. RESOLVED- That, subject to the above amendment, the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the submission of the three bids to the UK Government Levelling Up Fund by the 6 July 2022 deadline be approved. That, due to the increased funding envelope for Clwyd West, and on the assumption that all 3 bids are accepted, that it be recognising that there will need to be a subsequent decision by Council to vary the capital programme and accept any offer of funding at that time.
The Leader sought Members approval for the submission of the three bids to the UK Government Levelling Up Fund (LUF). The fund was intended to support investment in places where it could make the biggest difference to everyday life, and was designed to help local areas select genuine local priorities for investment. The Leader outlined the three bids and made reference to the following: Clwyd West Proposal The North Stand at Parc Eirias would be developed at a later date within the 10-year Masterplan for Eirias, and recent changes to the funding criteria provided the opportunity for Conwy to submit a standalone bid. Construction of a new South Stand would include: - hospitality, community spaces, changing rooms, medical room, media and meeting rooms; - enhancements to the existing North Stand; - installation of a 3g pitch which would provide more usage and the possibility of holding more frequent events; and - replacement of the existing running track for continued school and community use, as well as athletics events. Work streams on the development of the Aberconwy and Transport projects were in place to prepare for the LUF November round, however this opportunity may not be available, and the work on these bids was accelerated in order to submit them in this round. Aberconwy Proposal This was a package bid comprising three elements: enhancements to the arts and creative offer at Venue Cymru; providing events spaces infrastructure across the County, and the revitalization of a prominent High Street building in Llandudno. Transport Proposal It was proposed that bids be submitted for the Glan Conwy Active Travel Route and Trefriw Resilient Roads. A third project, Sappers Bridge, Betws y Coed was also under consideration, but at a much earlier stage of development. Discussion ensued as follows: · Thanks was extended to officers for their hard work in preparing the LUF bids. · How staffing costs for preparing bids had been met. - The Strategic Director – Economy and Place would provide information to Members via e-mail. · The prominent High Street building in Llandudno would remain within the ownership of a private sector owner. - Further details would be available in due course. RESOLVED: a) That the submission of the three bids to the UK Government Levelling Up Fund by the 6 July 2022 deadline be approved. That, due to the increased funding envelope for Clwyd West, and on the assumption that all 3 bids are accepted, that it be recognising that there will need to be a subsequent decision by Council to vary the capital programme and accept any offer of funding at that time.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Workwise 2020 Framework be approved. b) That the project team be authorised to implement the Workwise 2020 Framework. c) That authority be given to the Strategic Leadership Team and Senior Management Team to adapt the Framework as experience is gained.
The Leader sought Members approval for the Workwise 2020 Framework. The Workwise Framework was first approved as part of the Modernisation Programme in 2015. This framework had now been updated (Workwise 2020), to reflect new ways of working as a result of changes implemented due to Covid-19. The framework aimed to proactively address the Council’s commitment to achieving carbon net zero by 2030. In respect of Covid-19 measures, the Green Phase, which would be implemented in July 2022, was welcomed as staff would no longer be required to book a desk in order to attend an office. The framework was a working document, which would provide flexibility. Discussion ensued as follows: · Thanks was extended to officers for the comprehensive report. · The importance of work life balance whilst also maintaining the benefits of a multi departmental office such as Coed Pella. · The importance of the Coed Pella Office to the economy of Colwyn Bay. · Staff feedback was positive and had been taken into account along with feedback from unions. · The positive commitment to achieving carbon net zero by 2030. RESOLVED: a) That the Workwise 2020 Framework be approved. b) That the project team be authorised to implement the Workwise 2020 Framework. c) That authority be given to the Strategic Leadership Team and Senior Management Team to adapt the Framework as experience is gained.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: a) That the Religion, Value and Ethics guidance, with minor adaptions be adopted as the Conwy Agreed Syllabus from Sept 2022-2027 for relevant pupils. b) That the current Conwy Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education be used by those secondary school year groups not implementing the 2022 Curriculum for Wales.
The Cabinet Member for Education sought approval for the Conwy Agreed Syllabus from September 2022-2027 Religion Values and Ethics continued to be a locally determined subject. Welsh Government had written and published ‘Religion, Values and Ethics guidance’ and it was stated that: “Should a local authority wish to adopt or adapt this guidance as their agreed syllabus they may do so”. The Conwy SACRE - Agreed Syllabus Conference on 10 March, 2022 voted unanimously to advise the Local Authority to adopt the Religion, Values and Ethics guidance (with minor adaptions) as the new Conwy Agreed Syllabus. Due to the staggered nature of the roll out of the new Curriculum for Wales, the new Agreed Syllabus would not be relevant for year groups 8 to 11 and it was advised by the Agreed Syllabus Conference that they continue to follow the current Agreed Syllabus whilst it was still relevant for their individual year group. RESOLVED: a) That the Religion, Value and Ethics guidance, with minor adaptions be adopted as the Conwy Agreed Syllabus from Sept 2022-2027 for relevant pupils. b) That the current Conwy Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education be used by those secondary school year groups not implementing the 2022 Curriculum for Wales.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Play Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan for 2022/2023 be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure sought approval for the Play Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan for 2022/2023. In June 2022, local authorities were required to complete and submit their fourth Play Sufficiency Assessment; Executive Summary of the Play Sufficiency Assessment; and Play Action Plan for the following year to Welsh Government Ministers.The purpose of the Action Plan was to address the shortfalls highlighted in the assessment. Positive responses had been received from staff, parents and children. Members recognised the importance of play, especially following the pandemic. RESOLVED: That the Play Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan for 2022/2023 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Welsh Standards Annual Report be approved for publication on the Council’s website before 30 June 2022 (according to the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards).
The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure sought approval for publication of the Welsh Standards’ Annual Report on the Council’s website before 30 June 2022 (in accordance with the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards). The monitoring report assessed the Council’s performance against its Welsh Language Standards during 2021-2022. Despite the challenges of the Covod-19 pandemic, the Welsh language service had continued to promote the Welsh language and to achieve the statutory Welsh Standards. Thanks was extended to the Welsh Language Services Manager and her team for their passion in promoting the Welsh language. Discussion ensued as follows: • Welsh lessons had been well attended and some Members had shown an interest in attending or supporting the lessons. • The translation department was currently translating 1.4 million words per month. • Assurance was provided that the Welsh Language Steering Group would continue to meet. RESOLVED: That the Welsh Standards Annual Report be approved for publication on the Council’s website before 30 June 2022 (according to the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards).
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