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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 6.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 6.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 6.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 7.1 that the Draft Strategies, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 7.2 that officers be authorised to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical amendments necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Draft Strategies.
RESOLVED: 8.1 that the Council Tax Base calculations for the financial year 2025-26, as detailed within Appendix A to the report, be approved; 8.2 that a Council Tax Base of 77,243.48 in respect of the County Council area, be confirmed; 8.3 that the relevant tax bases for the individual Community and Town Council areas, as detailed in Table 2 to the report, be confirmed; 8.4 that an increase in the second home premium from 50% to 100% be approved, effective from 1st April 2025.
RESOLVED to proceed to detailed planning and undertaking stakeholder and public engagement.
RESOLVED: 10.1 that the project through the Welsh Government Integration and Rebalancing of Care Fund (IRCF) application process be endorsed; 10.2 the commitment to the match funding requirement specified by Welsh Government in order to secure the IRCF grant be approved.
RESOLVED: 11.1 that the progress in developing the strategy and the targets proposed be endorsed; 11.2 that the setting up of an inter-departmental delivery board/officer group to deliver the actions set out in the strategy be approved; 11.3 the Strategy be reviewed in 2028.
RESOLVED: 12.1 that the Charter be adopted in its entirety; 12.2 the council commit to becoming an organisation which strives to work to the principles of the Charter’s six points.
RESOLVED: 13.1 That, in conjunction with Swansea Council and Pembrokeshire County Council, the existing Legal Agreement for the establishment of a Partneriaeth Joint Committee be terminated with effect from 31 March 2025; 13.2 that the draft Collaboration Agreement to replace the current Legal Agreement effective from 1 April 2025 be approved; 13.3 That the Director of Education, in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer and the Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language, be authorised to make any further necessary amendments to the Collaboration Agreement; with authorisation delegated to the Chief Legal Officer to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Council, together with any ancillary legal documentation necessary to facilitate the new collaborative arrangements. 13.4 To note that the termination of the Legal Agreement will result in the dissolution of the Partneriaeth Joint Committee and Joint Scrutiny Councillor Group from 1 April 2025
There were no apologies for absence.
There were no declarations of personal interests.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 2nd December 2024 be signed as a correct record.
The Chair advised that no questions on notice had been submitted by members.
The Chair advised that no public questions had been received.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 6.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 6.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 6.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
The Cabinet considered the Annual Monitoring Report 2023/24 relating to the Adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (2006–2021) which had been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and the Local Development Plan (LDP) Regulations 2005. The Annual Monitoring Report provided an overview of the performance of the LDP during the reporting period against a series of monitoring indicators. In accordance with the Council’s statutory duty, the Annual Monitoring Report had been submitted to the Welsh Government and was available to view on the Council’s website by 31st October. The Annual Monitoring Report had been published along with an informal consultation to afford interested parties the opportunity to comment on the key issues raised. The Cabinet was advised that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033. In this regard it was reported that the Revised LDP had been submitted to the Welsh Government for examination, with the hearing sessions having commenced in October 2024. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 6.1 that the Annual Monitoring Report for the adopted Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (LDP) be endorsed; 6.2 that the findings and evidence contained within the Annual Monitoring Report would be used to inform the preparation of the Revised LDP 2018–2033; 6.3 that officers be authorised to make typographical or factual amendments as necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Annual Monitoring Report.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 7.1 that the Draft Strategies, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 7.2 that officers be authorised to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical amendments necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Draft Strategies.
The Cabinet considered the draft strategies on Green and Blue Infrastructure (GBI) and Allotment and Community Growing. The Draft Strategies individually set out strategic visions which recognised the value of both place-based and nature-based solutions for addressing current, and preventing future, well-being issues within communities, alongside tackling the climate and nature emergencies previously declared by Council. The GBI strategy provided a transformative vision for securing the future provision of the county’s natural and semi-natural assets and was centred upon 9 objectives under the themes of people, place and nature to create an environment which was reflective of the aspirations and values of communities to ensure a sustainable, inclusive and prosperous future. The Cabinet was advised that the Draft Allotment and Community Growing Strategy had been prepared in accordance with Welsh Government guidance and set out 4 objectives to maximise the opportunities available for residents to participate in growing, including a partnership approach through the Public Land for Community Growing Partnership. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 7.1 that the Draft Strategies, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 7.2 that officers be authorised to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical amendments necessary to improve the clarity and accuracy of the Draft Strategies.
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RESOLVED: 8.1 that the Council Tax Base calculations for the financial year 2025-26, as detailed within Appendix A to the report, be approved; 8.2 that a Council Tax Base of 77,243.48 in respect of the County Council area, be confirmed; 8.3 that the relevant tax bases for the individual Community and Town Council areas, as detailed in Table 2 to the report, be confirmed; 8.4 that an increase in the second home premium from 50% to 100% be approved, effective from 1st April 2025.
The Cabinet considered a report detailing the Council Tax Base calculations in respect of the financial year 2025-26. Council on 8th December, 2004 resolved that calculation of the Council Tax Base be designated an executive function. The County Council is required each year to determine its Council Tax Base and the Council Tax Base of each community within its area for the purpose of setting the level of Council Tax for the forthcoming financial year. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 8.1 that the Council Tax Base calculations for the financial year 2025-26, as detailed within Appendix A to the report, be approved; 8.2 that a Council Tax Base of 77,243.48 in respect of the County Council area, be confirmed; 8.3 that the relevant tax bases for the individual Community and Town Council areas, as detailed in Table 2 to the report, be confirmed; 8.4 that an increase in the second home premium from 50% to 100% be approved, effective from 1st April 2025.
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RESOLVED to proceed to detailed planning and undertaking stakeholder and public engagement.
The Cabinet considered a report on the progress being made to develop proposals for a future franchised bus network. The report noted that transformative legislation is planned to be introduced to the Senedd in 2025, to enable franchising whereby bus services in Wales, including routes, timetables, fares, hours of operation and service quality standards would be made by Welsh Government and Transport for Wales, working in partnership with Local Authorities and Corporate Joint Committees (CJCs). Bus operators could then bid for contracts to run services to these specifications. The Cabinet was advised that bus franchising would be introduced in regional phases, with South-West Wales proposed as the first region for the roll-out in 2027. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED to proceed to detailed planning and undertaking stakeholder and public engagement.
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RESOLVED: 10.1 that the project through the Welsh Government Integration and Rebalancing of Care Fund (IRCF) application process be endorsed; 10.2 the commitment to the match funding requirement specified by Welsh Government in order to secure the IRCF grant be approved.
The Cabinet considered a report on the progress made in respect of the redevelopment of the former Plas Y Bryn Residential Home in Cwmgwili. The report set out the overall strategy in relation to care home development in light of the demand and supply pressures impacting social care services and the need for a strategic approach to market shaping to secure care and support services to meet the demographic needs in Carmarthenshire. The Cabinet reviewed the Authority’s current position, financial implications and next steps in respect of the redevelopment to achieve the overall vision to support people to live and age well and enable the Council to more easily innovate to try new models of care. The Cabinet was appraised of the ongoing discussions with Welsh Government surrounding the project, and the associated funding application to the Welsh Government Integration and Rebalancing of Care Fund (IRCF) to support the development of a combined Strategic Outline Case/Outline Business Case. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 10.1 that the project through the Welsh Government Integration and Rebalancing of Care Fund (IRCF) application process be endorsed; 10.2 the commitment to the match funding requirement specified by Welsh Government in order to secure the IRCF grant be approved.
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RESOLVED: 11.1 that the progress in developing the strategy and the targets proposed be endorsed; 11.2 that the setting up of an inter-departmental delivery board/officer group to deliver the actions set out in the strategy be approved; 11.3 the Strategy be reviewed in 2028.
The Cabinet considered a strategy which addressed the Authority’s responsibilities on the management of trees and woodland for Carmarthenshire. The strategy also set an ambition for the increase in trees and woodland cover across the council’s estate in line with the recommendations of the UK Climate Committee. The strategy was supported by an action plan, which would be managed by way of an inter-departmental officer working group/delivery board work to deliver the agreed actions and support the council’s Strategic Land-Use Review Group. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 11.1 that the progress in developing the strategy and the targets proposed be endorsed; 11.2 that the setting up of an inter-departmental delivery board/officer group to deliver the actions set out in the strategy be approved; 11.3 the Strategy be reviewed in 2028.
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RESOLVED: 12.1 that the Charter be adopted in its entirety; 12.2 the council commit to becoming an organisation which strives to work to the principles of the Charter’s six points.
The Cabinet received for consideration a Charter for Bereaved Families through Public Tragedy which provided a framework which aimed to support families who had lost loved ones in public tragedies. The Cabinet considered the six principles enshrined within the charter which represented a commitment to the humane and fair treatment of families who suffer the loss of loved ones in public tragedies and set a precedent for how societies could better support those affected by large-scale tragedies. The charter had been signed by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) on behalf of all 43 police forces in England and Wales in accordance with the recommendation emanating from the 2017 review of the Hillsborough families’ experiences. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 12.1 that the Charter be adopted in its entirety; 12.2 the council commit to becoming an organisation which strives to work to the principles of the Charter’s six points.
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RESOLVED: 13.1 That, in conjunction with Swansea Council and Pembrokeshire County Council, the existing Legal Agreement for the establishment of a Partneriaeth Joint Committee be terminated with effect from 31 March 2025; 13.2 that the draft Collaboration Agreement to replace the current Legal Agreement effective from 1 April 2025 be approved; 13.3 That the Director of Education, in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer and the Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language, be authorised to make any further necessary amendments to the Collaboration Agreement; with authorisation delegated to the Chief Legal Officer to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Council, together with any ancillary legal documentation necessary to facilitate the new collaborative arrangements. 13.4 To note that the termination of the Legal Agreement will result in the dissolution of the Partneriaeth Joint Committee and Joint Scrutiny Councillor Group from 1 April 2025
The Cabinet considered a report which sought approval to transfer from the Partneriaeth Legal Agreement to a new collaboration agreement for regional education workforce. The Cabinet was advised that regional arrangements to support the delivery of educational improvements are currently being delivered by Partneriaeth via a Legal Agreement effective from 2022, creating a Joint Committee between the Local Authorities of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Swansea. It was reported that clause 20 of the Legal Agreement allowed the Parties to terminate the current arrangements on terms to be jointly agreed. The report detailed the actions taken to review the existing arrangements and the proposal to enter into a new collaboration agreement with effect from 1st April 2025. The Partneriaeth Joint Committee met on 18 October 2024 to agree new running costs and note the proposal to reduce governance arrangements. In addition, it was noted that the decision making to transfer from a joint committee model to a new collaboration agreement would be a matter for each constituent Council of Partneriaeth. Accordingly, the Cabinet’s approval was sought in respect of the future arrangements. In an update to the Cabinet, reference was made to Schedule 2 of the collaboration agreement (Partneriaeth Delivery Costs) whereby it was reported that since publication of the meeting documentation, the proposed Service Level Agreement costs had increased from £30,600 to £38,770 and the Local Authority Contribution for 2024-2025 had increased from £40,680 to £41,100. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED: 13.1 That, in conjunction with Swansea Council and Pembrokeshire County Council, the existing Legal Agreement for the establishment of a Partneriaeth Joint Committee be terminated with effect from 31 March 2025; 13.2 that the draft Collaboration Agreement to replace the current Legal Agreement effective from 1 April 2025 be approved; 13.3 That the Director of Education, in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer and the Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language, be authorised to make any further necessary amendments to the Collaboration Agreement; with authorisation delegated to the Chief Legal Officer to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Council, together with any ancillary legal documentation necessary to facilitate the new collaborative arrangements. 13.4 To note that the termination of the Legal Agreement will result in the dissolution of the Partneriaeth Joint Committee and Joint Scrutiny Councillor Group from 1 April 2025
The Chair advised that there were no items of urgent business.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED, pursuant to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007, that the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items as the reports contained exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
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