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Apologies received from Cllr Ian Thomas
None declared
Minutes approved as accurate
Items 1 and 5 remain open (Forward Work Programme and related actions) to be reviewed at next meeting.
Presented by S Byrne. Officers offered the following information in response to questions • The demand for temporary accommodation increased 200% since 2020. • There are significant financial pressures and councils operating in “firefighting mode”. · The focus is to improve value for money, plan for prevention & strengthen partnership working. • Action plan includes exploring new accommodation models, co-commissioning projects, and reducing reliance on B&Bs, the target date to end B&B use is December 2026. • Prevention work is ongoing at the Housing Hub. • Partnership working is strong with RSLs. • The team recognises challenges with HMOs and community stigma. To combat stigma there will be a focus on communication, myth-busting, and community integration. · Where possible local people will remain in their local area. HMOs are dispersed across wards to avoid concentration and maintain community balance. · The town Centre Hub offers holistic services: income maximisation, training, confidence building, employability support. • Future legislation is likely to increase demand and there are concerns surrounding workforce capacity. • Identified a need for permanent supported accommodation for complex cases as HMOs are not “one size fits all” · Bedlinog ward currently has no identified property; aim to include in future. • The matter is to be referred to Thriving Scrutiny Committee for ongoing oversight.
Presented by J Trivett Officers offered the following information in response to questions · Outcomes for Wales: £7m identified in 2022–23; £5m so far in current cycle. · No direct cost to councils, but resource implications noted. Resource intensity occurs when investigating matches locally, not during the matching process. False positives exist; quality of data is key to reducing unnecessary work. · Work is ongoing to make matching timelier and improve data quality, but real-time AI matching is not yet implemented. · Committee to receive update post-financial year on progress and outcomes.
Presented by A King Officers offered the following information in response to questions • Extra time was spent by audit team on testing invoices, pay slips, and risk assessment. • Quality review was managed within existing management time because the team delivered the detailed work for review. · Audit Wales does not publish direct comparisons, but all fees are publicly available in other councils’ governance reports. • Fee already reduced by 18.9% compared to last year’s outturn.
Presented by J Trivett Officers offered the following information in response to questions • Strengthened arrangements since 2020. • Recommendations: improve fraud risk assessment, training, and governance scrutiny. • Mandatory fraud training for all staff and members from Jan 2026. • Monitoring progress; update due April 2026.
Presented by A king Officers offered the following information in response to questions · Topics are chosen by Audit Wales based on risk assessment, but Member input is considered during liaison meetings.
Presented by A Mogford Officers offered the following information in response to questions · High risks (finance, governance, workforce) are structural and long-term. Some risks (e.g., budget setting) fluctuate annually; others remain until systemic improvements are evidenced. · SPF spending risk should be included. · New risks are added through service risk registers, workshops, scrutiny feedback, or escalation to Corporate Management Team.
Presented by A Mogford Officers offered the following information in response to questions · Some community initiatives operate independently, making full data capture challenging. · Will review scope and provide more tangible data in future reports.
Presented by C Flynn In response to questions officers provided the following information · Long-term strategy exists, but borrowing decisions are made annually based on capital programme and market conditions.
Presented by C Flynn Officers offered the following information in response to questions · It was noted that the upcoming Joint Governance & Audit and Combined Scrutiny meeting will provide a more forward-looking update on capital programme and borrowing.
Presented by A Wathan Officers offered the following information in response to questions · Head of Service will be called to Governance & Audit Committee to explain and provide assurance on improvements
Presented by J Davies Officers offered the following information in response to questions • Recommendations are overdue due to procurement delays due to staff pressures; new target date set for February. • Pupil Referral Unit policies awaiting confirmation of presentation to management committee.
The meeting scheduled for 12 January 2026 was originally marked as a training session, but may be revised to receive the draft accounts
Chair thanked Members and officers for their contributions and noted the importance of detailed presentations for understanding complex issues.
None raised
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