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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 28 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
RESOLVED- (a) That the outline budgetary position for 2024/2025 be noted and that consideration be given to the potential choices in recommending a balanced budget to Council on 29 February 2024. (b) That the assumptions relating to pay pressures as outlined in paragraphs 5.5 to 5.18 of the report, which have been adopted in preparing the indicative budget be noted and approved. (c) That the risks identified in section 9 within Appendix 1 of the report be noted and accepted.
RESOLVED- (a) That Conwy continue participating in the Welsh Coastal Monitoring Centre and the associated resources. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Law and Governance to approve the Collaboration Agreement.
RESOLVED- That the draft Standby Policy be approved. During discussion of the above item, Councillor Nigel Smith declared a personal interest, as a close relation works for the Council. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Smith left the meeting whilst the item discussed and voted upon.
RESOLVED- That the public consultation on the draft Strategic Equality Plan for 2024/2028, together with the equality objectives and supporting action plan be approved.
RESOLVED- That the Job Evaluation Policy be approved.
An apology for absence was received from Councillor Aaron Wynne.
During discussion of agenda item 10a (Standby Policy), Councillor Nigel Smith declared a personal interest as a close relation of his works for the Council. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Smith left the meeting whilst the item was being discussed and voted upon.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 28 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 28 November 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 28 November 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
None.
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RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the outline budgetary position for 2024/2025 be noted and that consideration be given to the potential choices in recommending a balanced budget to Council on 29 February 2024. (b) That the assumptions relating to pay pressures as outlined in paragraphs 5.5 to 5.18 of the report, which have been adopted in preparing the indicative budget be noted and approved. (c) That the risks identified in section 9 within Appendix 1 of the report be noted and accepted.
The Leader presented a report on the Local Government Budget 2024/2025 and sought approval for the recommendations within the report. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 4 December 2023 and supported the recommendations. Discussion ensued as follows:- · It was important to engage with Town and Community Councils to outline the financial pressures facing the Council. · Members’ pay was determined by an external body, the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales (IRPW). It was a decision for each individual Member whether they accepted any remuneration. · Negative impact of reduced funding from both the UK and Welsh Government and the significant consequences on education. · Education Cabinet Members across Wales would be meeting the Minister for Education and Welsh Language. · The Chair of the Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee stated that the Minister should be asked to advise on why the financing of the default 20mph zoning and the increase in the number of Members of the Senedd was being prioritised. · Consequences of a Section 114 Notice on services, with the responsibility of avoiding a Section 114 resting with the Council, with inevitable difficult decisions to be made. · Impact of reduced funding on preventative measures. · Conwy did not have the highest Council Tax in Wales and it was confirmed that other neighbouring Local Authorities were facing similar financial pressures and would likely increase their Council Tax significantly in 2024/2025. · Staff had been resourceful in reducing budgets and transforming services over the years, which had resulted in £80 million of savings. RESOLVED- (a) That the outline budgetary position for 2024/2025 be noted and that consideration be given to the potential choices in recommending a balanced budget to Council on 29 February 2024. (b) That the assumptions relating to pay pressures as outlined in paragraphs 5.5 to 5.18 of the report, which have been adopted in preparing the indicative budget be noted and approved. (c) That the risks identified in section 9 within Appendix 1 of the report be noted and accepted.
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RESOLVED- (a) That Conwy continue participating in the Welsh Coastal Monitoring Centre and the associated resources. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Law and Governance to approve the Collaboration Agreement.
The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Infrastructure sought approval to continue participating in the Welsh Coastal Monitoring Centre, with delegated authority given to the Head of Law and Governance to approve the Collaboration Agreement. Conwy had the longest stretch of artificial coast throughout Wales and the Council should be proud of the work that had been undertaken to protect its coastline. RESOLVED- (a) That Conwy continue participating in the Welsh Coastal Monitoring Centre and the associated resources. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of Law and Governance to approve the Collaboration Agreement.
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RESOLVED- That the draft Standby Policy be approved. During discussion of the above item, Councillor Nigel Smith declared a personal interest, as a close relation works for the Council. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Smith left the meeting whilst the item discussed and voted upon.
The Cabinet Member for Democracy and Governance sought approval for the Standby Policy. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 4 December 2023 and supported the recommendations. The Policy brought parity across services and the fixed payment rate would be reviewed in 3 years. RESOLVED- That the draft Standby Policy be approved. During discussion of the above item, Councillor Nigel Smith declared a personal interest, as a close relation works for the Council. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Smith left the meeting whilst the item discussed and voted upon.
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RESOLVED- That the public consultation on the draft Strategic Equality Plan for 2024/2028, together with the equality objectives and supporting action plan be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Democracy and Governance sought Cabinet approval for a public consultation on the draft Strategic Equality Plan for 2024/2028, together with the equality objectives and supporting action plan. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 4 December 2023 and supported the recommendations. Members welcomed the report and congratulated the Council on being an equal opportunities employer. RESOLVED- That the public consultation on the draft Strategic Equality Plan for 2024/2028, together with the equality objectives and supporting action plan be approved.
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RESOLVED- That the Job Evaluation Policy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Democracy and Governance sought approval for the Job Evaluation Policy. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 4 December 2023 and supported the recommendations. It was acknowledged that, as a result of the work on job evaluation, the Council was not facing a large number of equal pay claims. RESOLVED- That the Job Evaluation Policy be approved.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
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