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RESOLVED that Councillor Ann Bowen Morgan be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal year, 2025-26.
RESOLVED to note the appointment of Reverend Dr, Densil D. Morgan as the Chairman's Chaplain for the ensuing Municipal Year, 2025-26.
RESOLVED to confirm the Membership of the Council’s Committees as presented at the meeting.
Apologies Councillors Euros Davies, Gwyn James, Ceris Jones and Carl Worrall apologised for their inability to attend the meeting. Chair’s Announcements The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Keith Evans extended his condolences to the family of Councillor Keith Henson on their recent bereavement, and to the families of Dave Taylor and Gruff Davies who were both former employees of the Council following their recent bereavement. He congratulated Tregroes Waffles on winning a contract to supply British Airways; He congratulated Cardigan Rugby Team on reaching the final round of the cup competitions; the Aberaeron Rugby Team on their promotion to division 2; the Lampeter Rugby Team on their promotion to division 1, and the Aberystwyth Rugby Team on their promotion to division 1. He noted that Newcastle Emlyn would be moving down to division 1 and that they looked forward to meeting the Aberystwyth Rugby Team and other local clubs in the next year; He congratulated Gethin Davies from New Cross on winning the Wales Young Farmers’ Club ‘Stockman of the Yea’r noting that he will now represent Wales at the next round; He congratulated Sarah Groves Phillips and Catrin Newbold on achieving a ‘Women of Influence’ awards in Planning.
Councillor Keith Evans addressed the committee, reflecting upon the activities of the past year, which included the Eisteddfodau, the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show sponsored by Ceredigion County Council, local agricultural shows, sheep-dog trials, and other Young Farmers Clubs’ activities. He noted that he had attended BEM ceremonies with the Lord Lieutenant Sarah Edwards and had also worked closely with the Hywel Dda University Health Board, the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner and the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, as well as other numerous volunteer and third sector groups. He attended the VE Memorial Day in Llandaff, Cardiff, and Memorial Sunday at Cardigan and Aberaeron. He also attended the Official opening of Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron School, the Ceredigion Business Awards, the Craft Fair at Cardigan Castle and Rally Ceredigion. He thanked all volunteers, his fellow Members for their support, officers and his Chaplain the Rev Chris Bolton. He thanked Sonia Davies, Lowri Edwards and Nia Jones for their support throughout the year as well as his Consort Eirlys Evans.
Councillor Rhodri Evans paid tribute to the Chairman, Councillor Keith Evans for his hard work during the past year, his dedication and conscientious and wise approach based upon years of previous experience as Chair, Cabinet Member and Leader of the Council.
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RESOLVED that Councillor Ann Bowen Morgan be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal year, 2025-26.
It was proposed by Councillor Bryan Davies and seconded by Councillor Catrin M S Davies and unanimously RESOLVED that Councillor Ann Bowen Morgan be elected Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal year, 2025-26.
The newly-elected Chairman was presented with her Chain of Office and made her declaration of acceptance of office. The Chairman’s Consort, the Reverend Dr. Densil D. Morgan was presented with his Insignia of Office.
Councillor Ann Bowen Morgan thanked Councillors Bryan Davies and Catrin M S Davies for their kind words and thanked her fellow councillors for entrusting her with the honour of the role of Chairman of Ceredigion County Council for the ensuing municipal year.
It was proposed by Councillor Elizabeth and seconded by Councillor Meirion Davies and unanimously RESOLVED that Councillor John Roberts be elected Vice-Chairman of the Council for the ensuing Municipal year, 2025-26.
The newly-elected Vice-Chair was presented with his Insignia of Office and made his declaration of acceptance of office. The Vice-Chair’s Consort, Mrs Barbara Roberts was presented with her Insignia of Office.
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RESOLVED to note the appointment of Reverend Dr, Densil D. Morgan as the Chairman's Chaplain for the ensuing Municipal Year, 2025-26.
It was RESOLVED to note the appointment of Reverend Dr, Densil D. Morgan as the Chairman's Chaplain for the ensuing Municipal Year, 2025-26.
Councillor Bryan Davies thanked Councillor Keith Evans for his service over the past year, and he congratulated Councillors Ann Bowen Morgan and John Roberts on being elected Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. He noted that numerous savings that had been made during the past year which have placed the Council on a stable financial footing, which has been acknowledged by Audit Wales. He thanked staff from all services for their contribution in achieving these savings and noted his satisfaction on receiving commendation and praise of the highest level by the external Panel Performance Assessment confirming that Ceredigion is well-led and managed, in addition to the excellent Local Authority Performance Profile results. He also referenced the positive feedback resulting from the staff satisfaction questionnaire, and the praise received from the Estyn inspection. Councillor Bryan Davies addressed the Council on the main developments during the previous year, which included the official opening of Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron, the ongoing work on the Aberaeron Coastal Defence scheme at Aberaeron, the investment at Hafan y Waun Care Home and the partnership with the Hywel Dda University Health Board which is going from strength to strength and the opening of the new Penmorfa Centre for Independent Living. He noted that the excellent work of the Council is evidenced by the number of Ministerial visits received during the year. He also noted the success of the Caru Ceredigion Awards which acknowledged the contribution of local businesses in Ceredigion. Councillor Bryan Davies noted that developing the economy was a priority within the Corporate Strategy, and that hosting various activities such as Rally Ceredigion, Gŵyl Lleisiau Eraill as well as sponsoring the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show had had a considerable impact upon this, and that he looked forward to welcoming the British Cycling events to Ceredigion in June of this year. He thanked his fellow Cabinet Members and members the Overview and Scrutiny Committees for all their hard work throughout the year, and all staff that have provided an excellent service to the residents of Ceredigion.
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RESOLVED to confirm the Membership of the Council’s Committees as presented at the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to confirm the Membership of the Council’s Committees as presented at the meeting.
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