The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
RESOLVED- That, subject to the clarification above, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 23 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Adaptations Policy be adopted.
RESOLVED- That Options A and B (Appendix 3) for reduction in opening hours in libraries be approved for public consultation, as follows: (i) Option A - one closed day per week. (ii) Option B - later opening and earlier closing (compressed days).
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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In relation to Agenda Item 9 (i) (Affordable Housing Proposal - Cwm Road, Llandudno) Councillor Chris Cater declared that as he sits on the Planning Committee, which would consider a Planning Application with regard to the site in due course, he would not take part in the debate, nor vote on the matter.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That, subject to the clarification above, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 23 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 23 January 2024 were submitted for approval. Pursuant to Minute No. 682 (Local Government Budget 2024/2025), the Head of Law and Governance advised that, since the meeting, recommendation (a) from the Finance and Resource Overview and Scrutiny Committee that only unavoidable business cases be supported in order that the shortfall be reduced by £1.977m, had been amended to state that all revenue business cases be supported. RESOLVED- That, subject to the clarification above, the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 23 January 2024 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Adaptations Policy be adopted.
The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure sought approval for the adoption of the Adaptations Policy. The Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 31 January 2024 and supported the recommendations. RESOLVED- That the Adaptations Policy be adopted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That Options A and B (Appendix 3) for reduction in opening hours in libraries be approved for public consultation, as follows: (i) Option A - one closed day per week. (ii) Option B - later opening and earlier closing (compressed days).
The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure sought approval for a public consultation in relation to the reduction of opening hours in libraries, as outlined in Options A and B of Appendix 3 of the report. The Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 31 January 2024 and supported the recommendations. The Chief Executive advised that since that meeting an additional paragraph had been included in the report, which outlined further options for library opening hours within Appendix 3. Discussion ensued on the following:- · In relation to the opening hours of community libraries, this would be agreement with the community library group and the availability of library staff. · Most Town and Community Councils had committed to supporting community libraries for the next financial year. · The benefit of libraries to communities was acknowledged. RESOLVED- That Options A and B (Appendix 3) for reduction in opening hours in libraries be approved for public consultation, as follows: (i) Option A - one closed day per week. (ii) Option B - later opening and earlier closing (compressed days).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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