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RESOLVED : 6.1 that the three year Budget Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28 be approved and the strategy be used to support the budget consultation and form the basis of the final budget proposals; 6.2 to note the budget reductions/savings proposals in Appendix A, which will be considered as part of the consultation; 6.3 to note the 2025/26 unallocated sum of £320k in the current strategy, which will be given further consideration at the completion of the consultation as noted in paragraph 4.3 of the report.
RESOLVED : 7.1 that the report be noted and endorsed as the provisional capital programme for consultation purposes; 7.2 that the report be considered by the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 31st January, 2025.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 8.1 to increase the average housing rent by 2.7% (£2.85) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains the CHS+ and delivers our Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan; 8.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £1 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 8.3 to increase garage rents by 2.7% from £9.60 to £9.86 and garage bases from £2.22 to £2.28; 8.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 8.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 8.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025/28 (2026/27 & 2027/28 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A; 8.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2025/26 and the indicative spends for 2026/27 to 2027/28 as set out in Appendix B.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 9.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 9.2 to agree that the 2025/26 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 9.3 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 9.4 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 9.5 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 9.6 to confirm our commitment to improve the repairs service and reduce the backlog of non-urgent repairs; 9.7 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 9.8 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 9.9 to note our commitment to make all our homes more energy efficient for tenants by increasing thermal insulation, installing solar panels through our planned works programmes and supporting the Council’s net zero carbon principles; 9.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 10.1 to formally adopt the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the a. Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013; 10.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 due to come into effect 24th January 2025 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2025; 10.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary.
RESOLVED that the budget monitoring report be received and the budgetary position and appropriate corrective action taken be noted.
RESOLVED 12.1 that the Capital Programme update report 2024/25 be received; 12.2 that the new projects, as detailed within the report, be noted and agreed, to be funded from current year capital charges underspends.
RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 13.1 that the Draft SPG, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 13.2 that the delegated authority be provided to officers to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical changes.
RESOLVED that the Ombudsman’s Annual Letter 2023/24 Carmarthenshire County Council be received.
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Councillor / Officer Minute Number Nature of Interest Councillor H.A.L. Evans 8 – HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2025/26 Her sister is the Chief Executive of a Housing Association Councillor H.A.L. Evans 9 - HRA Business Plan 2025-28 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme Her sister is the Chief Executive of a Housing Association Councillor P.M. Hughes 8 – HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2025/26 He rents a property. Councillor P.M. Hughes 9 - HRA Business Plan 2025-28 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme He rents a property. Councillor D. Price 8 – HRA and Housing Rent Setting 2025/26 His grandmother is a Council tenant. Councillor D. Price 9 - HRA Business Plan 2025-28 Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme His grandmother receives some form of benefit from the scheme.
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on the 16th 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 : 6.1 that the three year Budget Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28 be approved and the strategy be used to support the budget consultation and form the basis of the final budget proposals; 6.2 to note the budget reductions/savings proposals in Appendix A, which will be considered as part of the consultation; 6.3 to note the 2025/26 unallocated sum of £320k in the current strategy, which will be given further consideration at the completion of the consultation as noted in paragraph 4.3 of the report.
The Cabinet considered a report providing an overview of the revenue budget for 2025/26 and the following two financial years. It detailed the budget process, the current Welsh Government provisional settlement, the final settlement timetable and identified the validation and budget pressures that need to be considered by members in setting next year’s revenue budget. The report will form the basis of the budget consultation process that will be undertaken during January. Concern was expressed regarding the unprecedented pressures facing all Local Authorities. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED : 6.1 that the three year Budget Strategy 2025/26 to 2027/28 be approved and the strategy be used to support the budget consultation and form the basis of the final budget proposals; 6.2 to note the budget reductions/savings proposals in Appendix A, which will be considered as part of the consultation; 6.3 to note the 2025/26 unallocated sum of £320k in the current strategy, which will be given further consideration at the completion of the consultation as noted in paragraph 4.3 of the report.
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RESOLVED : 7.1 that the report be noted and endorsed as the provisional capital programme for consultation purposes; 7.2 that the report be considered by the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 31st January, 2025.
Cabinet considered a report detailing the latest proposals for the five-year capital programme 2025/26 to 2029/30 which formed the basis of the budget consultation process with members and other relevant parties. Feedback from this consultation process, along with any updates, would inform the final Capital Programme budget report to be presented to Cabinet and County Council in February 2025. The Cabinet was advised that the programme would be considered by the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 31st January, 2025. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED : 7.1 that the report be noted and endorsed as the provisional capital programme for consultation purposes; 7.2 that the report be considered by the Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee on 31st January, 2025.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 8.1 to increase the average housing rent by 2.7% (£2.85) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains the CHS+ and delivers our Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan; 8.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £1 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 8.3 to increase garage rents by 2.7% from £9.60 to £9.86 and garage bases from £2.22 to £2.28; 8.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 8.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 8.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025/28 (2026/27 & 2027/28 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A; 8.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2025/26 and the indicative spends for 2026/27 to 2027/28 as set out in Appendix B.
[NOTE: Councillors H.A.L. Evans, P.M. Hughes and D. Price, having earlier declared an interest in this item, left the meeting prior to the consideration and determination thereof.] Cabinet considered a report detailing the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2025-28 and Carmarthenshire’s Housing Investment Programme. At the start of each year, a business plan is developed which explains the Authority’s vision and the three year housing investment programmes to maintain our stock and deliver more affordable homes. Appendix A, appended to report, provided the proposed Revenue Account Budget for 2025/26. Appendix B, appended to the report, provided the proposed Capital Programme for 2025/28. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 8.1 to increase the average housing rent by 2.7% (£2.85) per dwelling per week within the parameters of the WG Social Housing Rents Policy (inclusive of progression for tenants below target rents). This produces a sustainable Business Plan, maintains the CHS+ and delivers our Housing Regeneration and Development Delivery Plan; 8.2 to continue with a maximum progression of £1 for rents below the proposed rent for each stock type; 8.3 to increase garage rents by 2.7% from £9.60 to £9.86 and garage bases from £2.22 to £2.28; 8.4 to apply the amended Service Charge Policy to ensure tenants who receive the benefit from specific services pay for those services; 8.5 to increase charges for using our sewerage treatment works in line with rent increase; 8.6 to approve the Housing Revenue Account Budget for 2025/28 (2026/27 & 2027/28 being soft budgets) as set out in Appendix A; 8.7 to approve the proposed Capital Programme and applicable funding for 2025/26 and the indicative spends for 2026/27 to 2027/28 as set out in Appendix B.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 9.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 9.2 to agree that the 2025/26 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 9.3 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 9.4 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 9.5 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 9.6 to confirm our commitment to improve the repairs service and reduce the backlog of non-urgent repairs; 9.7 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 9.8 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 9.9 to note our commitment to make all our homes more energy efficient for tenants by increasing thermal insulation, installing solar panels through our planned works programmes and supporting the Council’s net zero carbon principles; 9.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
[NOTE: Councillors H.A.L. Evans, P.M. Hughes and D. Price, having earlier declared an interest in this item, left the meeting prior to the consideration and determination thereof.] Cabinet considered a report detailing the latest proposals for the revenue and capital budgets for the Housing Revenue Account 2025/2028. The report also detailed how housing rents will increase for 2025/26. The report noted that the income received from tenants’ rents and other funding sources enabled the authority to build an investment programme exceeding £282m (Capital - £114m and Revenue - £168M) to deliver services over the next three years. The plan reported that it was based on a projected rent increase to 2.7% for 2025/26, in line with the current WG rent Rent Policy set by the September inflation rate of 1.7%. Most tenants would receive a 2.62% average rent increase, and this increase is well within affordability limits for tenants. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 9.1 to confirm the vision, priorities and areas for improvement for our housing investment programmes over the next three years; 9.2 to agree that the 2025/26 Business Plan can be submitted to Welsh Government; 9.3 to note our approach to estate and tenancy management, ensuring that our housing officers are more visible and accessible on our estates, balancing the support required by tenants and the need to take enforcement action when required; 9.4 to note our commitment to working with tenants to help shape our future services and improve tenant satisfaction levels; 9.5 to note our commitment to ensure the highest standard of compliance with legislative, regulatory and local policy requirements; 9.6 to confirm our commitment to improve the repairs service and reduce the backlog of non-urgent repairs; 9.7 to note our commitment to keeping the number of void properties as low as possible; 9.8 to note our priority to increase the supply of affordable homes in all areas of the County, including building large sites exclusively for Council housing, increasing the supply of single person/temporary supported/specialist accommodation and supporting wider regeneration initiatives including Town Centres and Tyisha; 9.9 to note our commitment to make all our homes more energy efficient for tenants by increasing thermal insulation, installing solar panels through our planned works programmes and supporting the Council’s net zero carbon principles; 9.10 to note the importance of the investment included in this plan and its role in stimulating the local economy and creating local jobs and training opportunities.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 10.1 to formally adopt the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the a. Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013; 10.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 due to come into effect 24th January 2025 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2025; 10.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary.
Cabinet considered a report detailing the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (which replaced Council Tax Benefit in April 2013) for 2025/26. The standard scheme was introduced by Welsh Government for 2013/14 and (with limited amendments) for 2014/15 and subsequent years. Despite being an all Wales scheme, individual Councils are required by the Prescribed Requirements Regulations to formally adopt a Council Tax Reduction Scheme by 31st January each year. The limited areas of local discretion and the policy adopted by Council in respect of those discretions were detailed in the report. Subject to the regulations being approved and coming into force on 24th January, 2025 it was: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL 10.1 to formally adopt the standard all-Wales Council Tax Reduction scheme provided for in the a. Council Tax Reduction Schemes and Prescribed requirements (Wales) Regulations 2013; 10.2 to implement the annual up-rating figures (used in entitlement calculations) and other technical amendments, included in the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements and Default Scheme) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2025 due to come into effect 24th January 2025 and these Regulations apply in relation to a council tax reduction scheme made for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2025; 10.3 to continue to exercise its discretion with regard to the limited discretionary elements of the prescribed scheme as outlined in the Executive Summary.
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RESOLVED that the budget monitoring report be received and the budgetary position and appropriate corrective action taken be noted.
The Cabinet considered the revenue budget monitoring report which provided the latest budgetary position as at 31st October, 2024 in respect of 2024/25. Overall, the monitoring report forecasted an overspend for the year at departmental level of £19.2m including school budgets, with a forecast overspend on the Authority’s net revenue budget of £8.7m. The forecasted overspend remained substantial and had increased at departmental level. It was critical for Chief Officers and Head of Service to review options available to them to take urgent and significant action to address the ongoing impact across both departments and schools. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the budget monitoring report be received and the budgetary position and appropriate corrective action taken be noted.
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RESOLVED 12.1 that the Capital Programme update report 2024/25 be received; 12.2 that the new projects, as detailed within the report, be noted and agreed, to be funded from current year capital charges underspends.
Cabinet received a report providing an update on the latest budgetary position for the 2024/25 capital programme, as at the 31st October, 2024 and detailed new projects and virements. Appendix A to the report indicated a forecast net spend of £105,895k compared with a working net budget of £132,866k, giving a -£26,972k variance. The net budget included the original H.R.A. and General Fund capital programmes approved by Full Council and slippage from 2023/24. Some of the budgets had also been amended to account for differences in actual grant allocations compared with the anticipated allocations at the time the programme was approved, and new grant awards received during the year to date and virements approved. Appendix B to the report detailed the main variances within each department. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED 12.1 that the Capital Programme update report 2024/25 be received; 12.2 that the new projects, as detailed within the report, be noted and agreed, to be funded from current year capital charges underspends.
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RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 13.1 that the Draft SPG, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 13.2 that the delegated authority be provided to officers to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical changes.
The Cabinet considered a report, which set out proposals to consult on the draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) – Green and Blue infrastructure revised Local Development Plan, appended to the report. The SPG had been prepared to support the implementation of the Revised LDP and reflected recent amendments made to Chapter 6 of Planning Policy Wales Edition 12. The draft SPG documents provided additional clarity on specific thematic policy areas to support implementation and provided guidance and elaborated upon the policies and provisions of the emerging Revised Local Development Plan at the point of its adoption. Each SPG for public consultation related to specific policy area within the Adopted and Revised LDP but with a focus on a Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL: 13.1 that the Draft SPG, as set out in the report, be approved for formal public consultation; 13.2 that the delegated authority be provided to officers to update or amend any minor factual, typographical or grammatical changes.
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RESOLVED that the Ombudsman’s Annual Letter 2023/24 Carmarthenshire County Council be received.
The Cabinet considered the Ombudsman’s Annual letter 2023/24 Carmarthenshire County Council along with the fact sheet and accompanying data. It was noted that each year the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales provided every Welsh Local Authority with a letter in the form of a fact sheet and accompanying data to assist them in reviewing performance. Cabinet noted that the summary sheet had a typo. Cabinet decision required, should have read Yes. UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the Ombudsman’s Annual Letter 2023/24 Carmarthenshire County Council be received.
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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