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RESOLVED That the matter be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and following the Committee’s consideration be referred back to Council prior to any recommendations being presented to Cabinet for determination.
RESOLVED That Mr Paul Rowley and Ms Moira Saunders be appointed as Independent Members to the Standards Committee for a period of five years.
RESOLVED That the changes made to the Constitution be noted.
RESOLVED (a) That the Allocation of Committee Seats and Outside Bodies to Political Groups under the requirements of Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 as set out in Appendix 1 be approved with the following amendments: Committee Independent Group Unallocated Seats Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee 4 4 South West Wales Governance and Audit Corporate Joint Sub-Committee 1 1 (b) That the following appointments be approved: (i) Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Councillor Michele Wiggins. (ii) South West Wales Governance and Audit Joint Sub-Committee – Councillor Steve Alderman.
RESOLVED (a) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Second Homes for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 85% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities (ii) 75% (of the remaining 15%) for the Affordable Housing programme (iii) 25% (of the remaining 15%) for the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant scheme (b) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Long Term Empty Properties for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 100% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities. (ii) 0% for bringing empty properties back into use. (c) That the Council Tax ‘Band D’ increase for Pembrokeshire County Council for the 2024-25 financial year be approved at 12.5% (£3.22 per week / £167.44 per annum). (d) The County Council Budget for 2024-25, including service pressures, proposed budget savings, movement in earmarked reserves and the General Fund working balance, be approved. In addition that: (i) Net Revenue requirements in respect of leisure be reduced by £300,000; (ii) An additional revenue reduction of £1m be included entitled Operating Model and Structured Budget Review; and (iii) £1.5m of reserves be utilised to support the revenue budget. (e) That the indicative Capital Programme for 2024-25 to 2027-28 and the Capital Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (f) That the prudential indicators for capital and revenue estimates for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (g) The Medium Term Financial Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved with the anticipated council tax increase for 2025/26 being set not at 7.5% but at 11.14%. (h) That the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) estimates for 2024-25 be approved.
RESOLVED (a) That the statutory report of the Director of Resources under Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Government Act 2003 be accepted. (b) The Revenue Estimates for 2024-25, as submitted, be approved. (c) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Budget Setting Council Tax Base) be approved. (d) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Aggregate Council Tax Base) be approved. (e) County Council and Town/Community Councils - That in accordance with Section 34(2) and (3) and 36(1) of the Act, the amount calculated as the Basic Amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in part of the Council's area and in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands be set as detailed in Schedule A4 to this resolution. (f) That in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 the precept of £21,336,782 issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys to the County Council for the year 2024-25 in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands as follows: Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I £221.35 £258.25 £295.14 £332.03 £405.81 £479.60 £553.38 £664.06 £774.74 (g) That having calculated the aggregate Council Tax in each case of the amounts at (e) and (f) above, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Act, the amounts of Council Tax for the 2024-25 financial year for each of the categories of dwellings be set as detailed in Schedule B4 to this resolution. (h) That the amounts precepted by Town and Community Councils as listed in Schedule C to this resolution be noted. Schedule A4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1018.45 1188.19 1357.93 1527.67 1867.15 2206.63 2546.12 3055.34 3564.56 Amroth 1026.03 1197.04 1368.04 1539.05 1881.06 2223.07 2565.08 3078.10 3591.12 Angle 1018.51 1188.26 1358.01 1527.76 1867.26 2206.76 2546.27 3055.52 3564.77 Boncath 1018.50 1188.25 1358.00 1527.75 1867.25 2206.75 2546.25 3055.50 3564.75 Brawdy 1016.65 1186.10 1355.54 1524.98 1863.86 2202.75 2541.63 3049.96 3558.29 Burton 1031.95 1203.95 1375.94 1547.93 1891.91 2235.90 2579.88 3095.86 3611.84 Caldey 1007.15 1175.00 1342.86 1510.72 1846.44 2182.15 2517.87 3021.44 3525.01 Camrose 1015.49 1184.73 1353.98 1523.23 1861.73 2200.22 2538.72 3046.46 3554.20 Carew 1030.81 1202.61 1374.41 1546.21 1889.81 2233.41 2577.02 3092.42 3607.82 Cilgerran 1023.59 1194.18 1364.78 1535.38 1876.58 2217.77 2558.97 3070.76 3582.55 Clydau 1019.17 1189.04 1358.90 1528.76 1868.48 2208.21 2547.93 3057.52 3567.11 Clynderwen 1020.15 1190.17 1360.20 1530.22 1870.27 2210.32 2550.37 3060.44 3570.51 Cosheston 1018.55 1188.31 1358.07 1527.83 1867.35 2206.87 2546.38 3055.66 3564.94 Crymych 1020.65 1190.75 1360.86 1530.97 1871.19 2211.40 2551.62 3061.94 3572.26 Cwm Gwaun 1016.27 1185.64 1355.02 1524.40 1863.16 2201.91 2540.67 3048.80 3556.93 Dale 1017.90 1187.55 1357.20 1526.85 1866.15 2205.45 2544.75 3053.70 3562.65 Dinas Cross 1031.80 1203.77 1375.73 1547.70 1891.63 2235.57 2579.50 3095.40 3611.30 East Williamston 1033.81 1206.12 1378.42 1550.72 1895.32 2239.93 2584.53 3101.44 3618.35 Eglwyswrw 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Fishguard & Goodwick 1039.05 1212.22 1385.40 1558.57 1904.92 2251.27 2597.62 3117.14 3636.66 Freystrop 1029.69 1201.31 1372.92 1544.54 1887.77 2231.00 2574.23 3089.08 3603.93 Haverfordwest 1059.65 1236.25 1412.86 1589.47 1942.69 2295.90 2649.12 3178.94 3708.76 Hayscastle 1018.71 1188.50 1358.28 1528.07 1867.64 2207.21 2546.78 3056.14 3565.50 Herbrandston 1032.41 1204.48 1376.55 1548.62 1892.76 2236.90 2581.03 3097.24 3613.45 Hook 1024.28 1194.99 1365.71 1536.42 1877.85 2219.27 2560.70 3072.84 3584.98 Hundleton 1017.75 1187.37 1357.00 1526.62 1865.87 2205.12 2544.37 3053.24 3562.11 Jeffreyston 1028.89 1200.37 1371.85 1543.33 1886.29 2229.25 2572.22 3086.66 3601.10 Johnston 1037.68 1210.63 1383.57 1556.52 1902.41 2248.31 2594.20 3113.04 3631.88 Kilgetty/Begelly 1037.75 1210.70 1383.66 1556.62 1902.54 2248.45 2594.37 3113.24 3632.11 LampeterVelfrey 1014.33 1183.38 1352.44 1521.49 1859.60 2197.71 2535.82 3042.98 3550.14 Lamphey 1021.24 1191.45 1361.65 1531.86 1872.27 2212.69 2553.10 3063.72 3574.34 Letterston 1036.93 1209.76 1382.58 1555.40 1901.04 2246.69 2592.33 3110.80 3629.27 LlanddewiVelfrey 1024.84 1195.65 1366.45 1537.26 1878.87 2220.49 2562.10 3074.52 3586.94 Llandissilio West 1015.82 1185.12 1354.43 1523.73 1862.34 2200.94 2539.55 3047.46 3555.37 Llangwm 1026.72 1197.84 1368.96 1540.08 1882.32 2224.56 2566.80 3080.16 3593.52 Llanrhian 1024.49 1195.23 1365.98 1536.73 1878.23 2219.72 2561.22 3073.46 3585.70 Llanstadwell 1033.82 1206.12 1378.43 1550.73 1895.34 2239.94 2584.55 3101.46 3618.37 Llawhaden 1022.65 1193.09 1363.53 1533.97 1874.85 2215.73 2556.62 3067.94 3579.26 Maenclochog 1033.80 1206.10 1378.40 1550.70 1895.30 2239.90 2584.50 3101.40 3618.30 Manorbier 1026.52 1197.61 1368.69 1539.78 1881.95 2224.13 2566.30 3079.56 3592.82 Manordeifi 1022.56 1192.99 1363.41 1533.84 1874.69 2215.55 2556.40 3067.68 3578.96 Marloes & St Brides 1018.29 1188.01 1357.72 1527.44 1866.87 2206.30 2545.73 3054.88 3564.03 Martletwy 1026.82 1197.96 1369.09 1540.23 1882.50 2224.78 2567.05 3080.46 3593.87 Mathry 1025.51 1196.43 1367.35 1538.27 1880.11 2221.95 2563.78 3076.54 3589.30 Merlins Bridge 1021.82 1192.12 1362.43 1532.73 1873.34 2213.94 2554.55 3065.46 3576.37 Milford Haven 1030.86 1202.67 1374.48 1546.29 1889.91 2233.53 2577.15 3092.58 3608.01 Mynachlogddu 1012.66 1181.44 1350.21 1518.99 1856.54 2194.10 2531.65 3037.98 3544.31 Narberth 1045.73 1220.02 1394.31 1568.60 1917.18 2265.76 2614.33 3137.20 3660.07 Nevern 1029.39 1200.96 1372.52 1544.09 1887.22 2230.35 2573.48 3088.18 3602.88 New Moat 1010.83 1179.31 1347.78 1516.25 1853.19 2190.14 2527.08 3032.50 3537.92 Newport 1023.32 1193.87 1364.43 1534.98 1876.09 2217.19 2558.30 3069.96 3581.62 Neyland 1059.25 1235.80 1412.34 1588.88 1941.96 2295.05 2648.13 3177.76 3707.39 Nolton & Roch 1016.08 1185.43 1354.77 1524.12 1862.81 2201.51 2540.20 3048.24 3556.28 Pembroke 1050.91 1226.07 1401.22 1576.37 1926.67 2276.98 2627.28 3152.74 3678.20 Pembroke Dock 1049.47 1224.38 1399.29 1574.20 1924.02 2273.84 2623.67 3148.40 3673.13 Penally 1026.43 1197.50 1368.57 1539.64 1881.78 2223.92 2566.07 3079.28 3592.49 Pencaer 1023.36 1193.92 1364.48 1535.04 1876.16 2217.28 2558.40 3070.08 3581.76 Puncheston 1022.17 1192.54 1362.90 1533.26 1873.98 2214.71 2555.43 3066.52 3577.61 Rosemarket 1054.61 1230.38 1406.15 1581.92 1933.46 2285.00 2636.53 3163.84 3691.15 Rudbaxton 1016.67 1186.12 1355.56 1525.01 1863.90 2202.79 2541.68 3050.02 3558.36 Saundersfoot 1041.61 1215.22 1388.82 1562.42 1909.62 2256.83 2604.03 3124.84 3645.65 Scleddau 1017.57 1187.16 1356.76 1526.35 1865.54 2204.73 2543.92 3052.70 3561.48 Solva 1043.01 1216.85 1390.68 1564.52 1912.19 2259.86 2607.53 3129.04 3650.55 Spittal 1016.80 1186.27 1355.73 1525.20 1864.13 2203.07 2542.00 3050.40 3558.80 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1029.59 1201.18 1372.78 1544.38 1887.58 2230.77 2573.97 3088.76 3603.55 St Dogmaels 1037.45 1210.35 1383.26 1556.17 1901.99 2247.80 2593.62 3112.34 3631.06 St Florence 1042.48 1216.23 1389.97 1563.72 1911.21 2258.71 2606.20 3127.44 3648.68 St Ishmaels 1021.79 1192.09 1362.39 1532.69 1873.29 2213.89 2554.48 3065.38 3576.28 St Mary Out Liberty 1014.88 1184.03 1353.17 1522.32 1860.61 2198.91 2537.20 3044.64 3552.08 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1018.23 1187.94 1357.64 1527.35 1866.76 2206.17 2545.58 3054.70 3563.82 Templeton 1034.33 1206.71 1379.10 1551.49 1896.27 2241.04 2585.82 3102.98 3620.14 Tenby 1059.65 1236.26 1412.87 1589.48 1942.70 2295.92 2649.13 3178.96 3708.79 The Havens 1023.18 1193.71 1364.24 1534.77 1875.83 2216.89 2557.95 3069.54 3581.13 Tiers Cross 1020.19 1190.22 1360.25 1530.28 1870.34 2210.40 2550.47 3060.56 3570.65 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1018.31 1188.03 1357.75 1527.47 1866.91 2206.35 2545.78 3054.94 3564.10 Walwyns Castle 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Wiston 1014.39 1183.46 1352.52 1521.59 1859.72 2197.85 2535.98 3043.18 3550.38 Wolfscastle 1021.96 1192.29 1362.61 1532.94 1873.59 2214.25 2554.90 3065.88 3576.86 Schedule B4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1239.80 1446.43 1653.07 1859.70 2272.97 2686.23 3099.50 3719.40 4339.30 Amroth 1247.39 1455.28 1663.18 1871.08 2286.88 2702.67 3118.47 3742.16 4365.85 Angle 1239.86 1446.50 1653.15 1859.79 2273.08 2686.36 3099.65 3719.58 4339.51 Boncath 1239.85 1446.50 1653.14 1859.78 2273.06 2686.35 3099.63 3719.56 4339.49 Brawdy 1238.01 1444.34 1650.68 1857.01 2269.68 2682.35 3095.02 3714.02 4333.02 Burton 1253.31 1462.19 1671.08 1879.96 2297.73 2715.50 3133.27 3759.92 4386.57 Caldey 1228.50 1433.25 1638.00 1842.75 2252.25 2661.75 3071.25 3685.50 4299.75 Camrose 1236.84 1442.98 1649.12 1855.26 2267.54 2679.82 3092.10 3710.52 4328.94 Carew 1252.16 1460.85 1669.55 1878.24 2295.63 2713.01 3130.40 3756.48 4382.56 Cilgerran 1244.94 1452.43 1659.92 1867.41 2282.39 2697.37 3112.35 3734.82 4357.29 Clydau 1240.53 1447.28 1654.04 1860.79 2274.30 2687.81 3101.32 3721.58 4341.84 Clynderwen 1241.50 1448.42 1655.33 1862.25 2276.08 2689.92 3103.75 3724.50 4345.25 Cosheston 1239.91 1446.56 1653.21 1859.86 2273.16 2686.46 3099.77 3719.72 4339.67 Crymych 1242.00 1449.00 1656.00 1863.00 2277.00 2691.00 3105.00 3726.00 4347.00 Cwm Gwaun 1237.62 1443.89 1650.16 1856.43 2268.97 2681.51 3094.05 3712.86 4331.67 Dale 1239.25 1445.80 1652.34 1858.88 2271.96 2685.05 3098.13 3717.76 4337.39 Dinas Cross 1253.15 1462.01 1670.87 1879.73 2297.45 2715.17 3132.88 3759.46 4386.04 East Williamston 1255.17 1464.36 1673.56 1882.75 2301.14 2719.53 3137.92 3765.50 4393.08 Eglwyswrw 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Fishguard & Goodwick 1260.40 1470.47 1680.53 1890.60 2310.73 2730.87 3151.00 3781.20 4411.40 Freystrop 1251.05 1459.55 1668.06 1876.57 2293.59 2710.60 3127.62 3753.14 4378.66 Haverfordwest 1281.00 1494.50 1708.00 1921.50 2348.50 2775.50 3202.50 3843.00 4483.50 Hayscastle 1240.07 1446.74 1653.42 1860.10 2273.46 2686.81 3100.17 3720.20 4340.23 Herbrandston 1253.77 1462.73 1671.69 1880.65 2298.57 2716.49 3134.42 3761.30 4388.18 Hook 1245.63 1453.24 1660.84 1868.45 2283.66 2698.87 3114.08 3736.90 4359.72 Hundleton 1239.10 1445.62 1652.13 1858.65 2271.68 2684.72 3097.75 3717.30 4336.85 Jeffreyston 1250.24 1458.61 1666.99 1875.36 2292.11 2708.85 3125.60 3750.72 4375.84 Johnston 1259.03 1468.87 1678.71 1888.55 2308.23 2727.91 3147.58 3777.10 4406.62 Kilgetty/Begelly 1259.10 1468.95 1678.80 1888.65 2308.35 2728.05 3147.75 3777.30 4406.85 LampeterVelfrey 1235.68 1441.63 1647.57 1853.52 2265.41 2677.31 3089.20 3707.04 4324.88 Lamphey 1242.59 1449.69 1656.79 1863.89 2278.09 2692.29 3106.48 3727.78 4349.08 Letterston 1258.29 1468.00 1677.72 1887.43 2306.86 2726.29 3145.72 3774.86 4404.00 LlanddewiVelfrey 1246.19 1453.89 1661.59 1869.29 2284.69 2700.09 3115.48 3738.58 4361.68 Llandissilio West 1237.17 1443.37 1649.56 1855.76 2268.15 2680.54 3092.93 3711.52 4330.11 Llangwm 1248.07 1456.09 1664.10 1872.11 2288.13 2704.16 3120.18 3744.22 4368.26 Llanrhian 1245.84 1453.48 1661.12 1868.76 2284.04 2699.32 3114.60 3737.52 4360.44 Llanstadwell 1255.17 1464.37 1673.56 1882.76 2301.15 2719.54 3137.93 3765.52 4393.11 Llawhaden 1244.00 1451.33 1658.67 1866.00 2280.67 2695.33 3110.00 3732.00 4354.00 Maenclochog 1255.15 1464.35 1673.54 1882.73 2301.11 2719.50 3137.88 3765.46 4393.04 Manorbier 1247.87 1455.85 1663.83 1871.81 2287.77 2703.73 3119.68 3743.62 4367.56 Manordeifi 1243.91 1451.23 1658.55 1865.87 2280.51 2695.15 3109.78 3731.74 4353.70 Marloes & St Brides 1239.65 1446.25 1652.86 1859.47 2272.69 2685.90 3099.12 3718.94 4338.76 Martletwy 1248.17 1456.20 1664.23 1872.26 2288.32 2704.38 3120.43 3744.52 4368.61 Mathry 1246.87 1454.68 1662.49 1870.30 2285.92 2701.54 3117.17 3740.60 4364.03 Merlins Bridge 1243.17 1450.37 1657.56 1864.76 2279.15 2693.54 3107.93 3729.52 4351.11 Milford Haven 1252.21 1460.92 1669.62 1878.32 2295.72 2713.13 3130.53 3756.64 4382.75 Mynachlogddu 1234.01 1439.68 1645.35 1851.02 2262.36 2673.70 3085.03 3702.04 4319.05 Narberth 1267.09 1478.27 1689.45 1900.63 2322.99 2745.35 3167.72 3801.26 4434.80 Nevern 1250.75 1459.20 1667.66 1876.12 2293.04 2709.95 3126.87 3752.24 4377.61 New Moat 1232.19 1437.55 1642.92 1848.28 2259.01 2669.74 3080.47 3696.56 4312.65 Newport 1244.67 1452.12 1659.56 1867.01 2281.90 2696.79 3111.68 3734.02 4356.36 Neyland 1280.61 1494.04 1707.48 1920.91 2347.78 2774.65 3201.52 3841.82 4482.12 Nolton & Roch 1237.43 1443.67 1649.91 1856.15 2268.63 2681.11 3093.58 3712.30 4331.02 Pembroke 1272.27 1484.31 1696.36 1908.40 2332.49 2756.58 3180.67 3816.80 4452.93 Pembroke Dock 1270.82 1482.62 1694.43 1906.23 2329.84 2753.44 3177.05 3812.46 4447.87 Penally 1247.78 1455.74 1663.71 1871.67 2287.60 2703.52 3119.45 3743.34 4367.23 Pencaer 1244.71 1452.17 1659.62 1867.07 2281.97 2696.88 3111.78 3734.14 4356.50 Puncheston 1243.53 1450.78 1658.04 1865.29 2279.80 2694.31 3108.82 3730.58 4352.34 Rosemarket 1275.97 1488.63 1701.29 1913.95 2339.27 2764.59 3189.92 3827.90 4465.88 Rudbaxton 1238.03 1444.36 1650.70 1857.04 2269.72 2682.39 3095.07 3714.08 4333.09 Saundersfoot 1262.97 1473.46 1683.96 1894.45 2315.44 2736.43 3157.42 3788.90 4420.38 Scleddau 1238.92 1445.41 1651.89 1858.38 2271.35 2684.33 3097.30 3716.76 4336.22 Solva 1264.37 1475.09 1685.82 1896.55 2318.01 2739.46 3160.92 3793.10 4425.28 Spittal 1238.15 1444.51 1650.87 1857.23 2269.95 2682.67 3095.38 3714.46 4333.54 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1250.94 1459.43 1667.92 1876.41 2293.39 2710.37 3127.35 3752.82 4378.29 St Dogmaels 1258.80 1468.60 1678.40 1888.20 2307.80 2727.40 3147.00 3776.40 4405.80 St Florence 1263.83 1474.47 1685.11 1895.75 2317.03 2738.31 3159.58 3791.50 4423.42 St Ishmaels 1243.15 1450.34 1657.53 1864.72 2279.10 2693.48 3107.87 3729.44 4351.01 St Mary Out Liberty 1236.23 1442.27 1648.31 1854.35 2266.43 2678.51 3090.58 3708.70 4326.82 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1239.59 1446.18 1652.78 1859.38 2272.58 2685.77 3098.97 3718.76 4338.55 Templeton 1255.68 1464.96 1674.24 1883.52 2302.08 2720.64 3139.20 3767.04 4394.88 Tenby 1281.01 1494.51 1708.01 1921.51 2348.51 2775.51 3202.52 3843.02 4483.52 The Havens 1244.53 1451.96 1659.38 1866.80 2281.64 2696.49 3111.33 3733.60 4355.87 Tiers Cross 1241.54 1448.46 1655.39 1862.31 2276.16 2690.00 3103.85 3724.62 4345.39 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1239.67 1446.28 1652.89 1859.50 2272.72 2685.94 3099.17 3719.00 4338.83 Walwyns Castle 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Wiston 1235.75 1441.70 1647.66 1853.62 2265.54 2677.45 3089.37 3707.24 4325.11 Wolfscastle 1243.31 1450.53 1657.75 1864.97 2279.41 2693.85 3108.28 3729.94 4351.60 SCHEDULE C 2024-25 2024-25 Precept Amount Band D Precept Amount Band D Community £ £ Community £ £ Ambleston 2,700.00 16.95 Manordeifi 6,500.00 23.12 Amroth 27,500.00 28.33 Marloes & St Brides 4,231.00 16.72 Angle 4,200.00 17.04 Martletwy 11,250.00 29.51 Boncath 6,800.00 17.03 Mathry 11,000.00 27.55 Brawdy 5,922.00 14.26 Merlins Bridge 17,500.00 22.01 Burton 27,300.00 37.21 Milford Haven 199,815.00 35.57 Caldey 0.00 0.00 Mynachlogddu 2,000.00 8.27 Camrose 12,500.00 12.51 Narberth 83,000.00 57.88 Carew 30,000.00 35.49 Nevern 20,000.00 33.37 Cilgerran 20,000.00 24.66 New Moat 1,200.00 5.53 Clydau 6,326.00 18.04 Newport 33,124.00 24.26 Clynderwen 8,346.95 19.50 Neyland 111,669.80 78.16 Cosheston 7,725.00 17.11 Nolton & Roch 8,020.00 13.40 Crymych 17,000.00 20.25 Pembroke 225,000.00 65.65 Cwm Gwaun 1,921.50 13.68 Pembroke Dock 233,146.00 63.48 Dale 4,200.00 16.13 Penally 16,450.00 28.92 Dinas Cross 25,000.00 36.98 Pencaer 8,000.00 24.32 East Williamston 38,701.20 40.00 Puncheston 5,695.35 22.54 Eglwyswrw 8,000.00 20.23 Rosemarket 16,800.00 71.20 Fishguard & Goodwick 127,070.00 47.85 Rudbaxton 9,000.00 14.29 Freystrop 9,000.00 33.82 Saundersfoot 110,831.09 51.70 Haverfordwest 401,751.00 78.75 Scleddau 7,500.00 15.63 Hayscastle 4,500.00 17.35 Solva 36,500.00 53.80 Herbrandston 7,500.00 37.90 Spittal 3,618.00 14.48 Hook 11,233.20 25.70 St Davids & Cathedral Close 50,000.00 33.66 Hundleton 6,890.00 15.90 St Dogmaels 40,000.00 45.45 Jeffreyston 9,300.00 32.61 St Florence 25,662.00 53.00 Johnston 37,000.00 45.80 St Ishmaels 6,000.00 21.97 Kilgetty/Begelly 53,170.00 45.90 St Mary Out Liberty 4,912.00 11.60 LampeterVelfrey 6,500.00 10.77 Stackpole & Castlemartin 6,300.00 16.63 Lamphey 16,560.00 21.14 Templeton 23,558.00 40.77 Letterston 25,000.00 44.68 Tenby 278,001.53 78.76 LlanddewiVelfrey 5,839.00 26.54 The Havens 27,675.00 24.05 Llandissilio West 3,000.00 13.01 Tiers Cross 5,200.00 19.56 Llangwm 12,314.00 29.36 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 6,500.00 16.75 Llanrhian 17,000.00 26.01 Walwyns Castle 3,150.00 20.23 Llanstadwell 17,258.48 40.01 Wiston 6,000.00 10.87 Llawhaden 7,500.00 23.25 Wolfscastle 7,234.74 22.22 Maenclochog 15,800.00 39.98 Manorbier 22,450.00 29.06 Total 2,742,821.84
RESOLVED (a) That the Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28, including the Policy on Borrowing in Advance of Need, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, the Treasury Limits, the Prudential Indicators and Borrowing Requirements be approved, with an effective date of 1 April 2024. (b) That the Annual Investment Strategy for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved.
RESOLVED The Statement of Accounts for 2022-23 for the Tenby and District Pool Trust be considered, and approved and signed by the Director of Resources and that the Annual Report 2022-23 be noted.
RESOLVED That the revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding that reflect the changing nature of collaboration between Schools, the Local Authority and Pembrokeshire College, be endorsed prior to approval by Cabinet.
RESOLVED (a) That no changes be made to polling districts. (b) That the polling station for the Portfield ward be moved to the Cricket Club, Haverfordwest. [Councillor Iwan Ward left the meeting at this juncture.]
RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Neyland Community School, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
RESOLVED That the Pay Policy statement for 2024-25 be approved for publication.
RESOLVED That the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs, 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act; and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The webcast was paused at this juncture. Having convened in private session in accordance with Paragraphs 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, Council considered the exempt information, with questions answered by the Head of Law and Governance. The webcast was resumed at this juncture. The vote for the Amended Motion, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [50] Abstentions: Councillor Mike James [1] There were no votes against. RESOLVED (a) That the Authority does not pursue a private prosecution with regard to the alleged fraud in the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Commercial Property Grant Scheme (CPGS) at this time. (b) That all copies of agenda reports for, and Minutes of, meetings of the CPGS Working Group, as well as its correspondence with Counsel shall be made available to the Governance and Audit Committee to assist it in its investigation into this issue which has currently been paused. (c) That all copies of witness statements and other documents provided to Counsel by Dyfed-Powys Police, and all other documents obtained as part of the CPGS private prosecution working group process, be retained by Pembrokeshire County Council until such time as its Governance and Audit Committee's investigation is concluded. (d) That the Chief Executive be instructed to write to the Home Secretary, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and the Crown Prosecution Service, to bring their attention to the matter and enclosing the report of the Head of Law and Governance and the appendices relating thereto. [Councillor Di Clements left the meeting at this juncture.]
In welcoming everyone to the meeting, the Chair / Deputy Presiding Member made the following announcements: (a) Presiding Member The Presiding Member paid tribute to colleague Councillor Reg Owens, who sadly passed away on 10 February 2024, and gave his deepest condolences to his wife Josie, his family and friends. The Presiding Member stated that Councillor Owens was first elected to the Council back in 2012, and anyone who had the privilege to have known Reg would agree that he was a true embodiment, representing the best interests of his community and his constituents, and even in poor health, he remained passionate about serving those who had put their trust in him. The Presiding Member stated that Reg was straight-talking but a very compassionate man, and was well respected around the Chamber and far beyond, and Pembrokeshire County Council was poorer for his passing. The Presiding Member then asked Members to also remember the mother of colleague Councillor Delme Harries, who passed away recently, and also gave his deepest condolences. The Presiding Member also stated that he was pleased to see Councillor Peter Morgan in the Chamber, and wished him and his wife Helen the very best. The Presiding Member then asked Members to observe a minute's silence for Councillor Reg Owens and for the mother of Councillor Delme Harries. (b) Chair / Deputy Presiding Member The Chair also wished to speak about friend and colleague, Councillor Reg Owens, and stated that he was the County Councillor for St Ishmael's, who served on Pembrokeshire County Council since 2012. Councillor Owens also served on Hebrandston Community Council, and was a member of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority for more than a decade, and was Chair of its Planning Committee for five years. He then highlighted his fond memories of Councillor Owens, and that he would be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues. The Chair then extended his condolences to his family at this very sad time. He also gave his condolences, on behalf of the Council, to Councillor Delme Harries, following the loss of his mother, Nonnette. The Chair congratulated the Presiding Member, Councillor Simon Hancock, on the award of his MBE in the King's New Year's Honours List, and highlighted that this was a deserved recognition of many years of tireless public service and that Council was all extremely proud. The Chair then referred to the St David’s Day parade in Haverfordwest, and that it was lovely to see so many school children and members of the public enjoying the spectacle. He then thanked the organisers and everyone involved. The Chair stated that he had been fortunate enough to visit many inspiring people, businesses and organisations across the County. He then referred to his visits and activities, which included a meeting with the Welsh Economy Minister at Pembrokeshire College, supporting the Welsh Blood Service at a recent blood donation clinic, Haverfordwest High VC school awards evening, supporting a war crime visit with police officers as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week Of Action 2024, and attending the Fragility of Freedom Holocaust Memorial Day Service at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff. He also visited Haverfordwest Airport, the Pembrokeshire Local Food Partnership at Pembrokeshire College, as well as the enthronement of Reverend Father Dorrien Davies, to be the 130th Lord Bishop of St David's. The Chair then ended his remarks by reminding Members of the important task of setting the budget, and urged Members to work constructively over the hours that followed.
The following declarations of interest were made: Item 12 – County Council Budget 2024-25 and Outline Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2024 - 25 - 2027-28 Councillor Alec Cormack declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Greenhill School. Councillor Jordan Ryan declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Councillor Alistair Cameron declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Greenhill. Councillor Alan Dennison declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Milford Haven School. Councillor Rhys Sinnett declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Milford Haven Primary School. Councillor Huw Murphy declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Preseli. Councillor Anji Tinley declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Fenton School. Councillor Neil Prior declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Croes Goch. Councillor Shon Rees declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Preseli. Councillor Tony Wilcox declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Pennar Community School. Councillor Marc Tierney declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Narberth CP School. Councillor Jon Harvey declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Pembroke Dock Community School. Councillor Michelle Bateman declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Community Governor of Ysgol Cas Blaidd; a Governor of Ysgol Bro Gwaun; and her daughter being employed at Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Item 16 – Revised Memorandum of Understanding for the delivery of Post-16 Education in Pembrokeshire Councillor Tessa Hodgson declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of her sister being employed at Pembrokeshire College and advised that she had a dispensation to speak and vote. Later in the meeting, Councillor Hodgson corrected her declaration advising that her dispensation had expired. Councillor Michele Wiggins declared a personal interest as her daughter was employed at Ysgol Harri Tudor. Councillor Viv Stoddart declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of her daughter being employed at Pembrokeshire College and advised that she had a dispensation to speak only. Councillor Michael Stoddart declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of his daughter being employed at Pembrokeshire College and advised that he had a dispensation to speak only. [Amended by Minute 4 of Council – 9 May 2024] Councillor Aled Thomas declared a personal interest as a Governor of Ysgol Caer Elen. Councillor Thomas Tudor declared a personal interest as a family member was employed at Pembrokeshire College. Councillor Jordan Ryan declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Councillor Alistair Cameron declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Greenhill. Councillor Phil Kidney declared a personal interest as his brother was employed at Pembrokeshire College. Councillor Maureen Bowen declared a personal interest as her partner was employed at Ysgol Harri Tudor. Councillor Michael James declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Preseli. Councillor Bethan Price declared a personal interest as a family member was employed at Pembrokeshire College. Councillor Sam Skyrme-Blackhall declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Greenhill. Councillor Michael John declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Haverfordwest High School. Councillor Iwan Ward declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Governor of Ysgol Bro Preseli. Councillor Michelle Bateman declared a personal interest by virtue of being a Community Governor of Ysgol Cas Blaidd; a Governor of Ysgol Bro Gwaun; and her daughter being employed at Ysgol Bro Gwaun. Item 18 – Additional Learning Needs Provision at Neyland Community School Councillor Dr Simon Hancock declared a personal interest as a Governor of Neyland Community School. Councillor Aled Thomas declared a personal interest as Chair of the Governing Body of Johnston School. Councillor Terry Davies declared a personal interest as his daughter was employed at Neyland School. Councillor Aled Thomas - personal interest as a Governor of Neyland Community School Item 19 - Additional Learning Needs Provision at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi Councillor Bethan Price declared a personal interest as a Governor of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi and as a family member attended the school. Item 22 – Commercial Property Grants Scheme in Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Councillor Pat Davies declared a personal and prejudicial interest as someone mentioned in the report was known to her. Item 28 – Question relating to Neyland CIC Councillor Paul Miller declared a personal and prejudicial interest as a Director of the Company subject to the question. Item 31 – Question relating to Broadband Provision in the Milford Haven area Councillor Michael John declared a personal interest by virtue of his employment with an alternative Broadband provider.
Council considered the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 December 2024 for approval as a correct record. Moved by Councillor Dr Simon Hancock; Seconded by Councillor Brian Hall The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 14 December 2023 be approved as a correct record.
Councillor Paul Miller, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by a member of the public, Sharon Purcell, prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.9 as follows: How much has the Council paid to ARUP, Sustrans and other consultants or companies for net zero, climate change or sustainability projects since the Active Travel Act came into effect? In response, Councillor Miller stated that the Active Travel Act was not a sustainability initiative and therefore spending money on sustainability projects would not be linked with the Act. The Act itself came into effect in 2014 but Councillor Miller noted that spending on it did not start until 2018 with the Active Travel Fund. Since the Active Travel Fund was launched, Councillor Miller confirmed that £2.03 million had been spent on consultancy fees and £3.07 million had been spent on contractors which totalled £5.11 million.
Councillor Neil Prior, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by a member of the public, Sharon Purcell, prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.9 as follows: Has the Council had any involvement with the organisation ‘Common Purpose’ and if so, how much has it paid in fees? In response, Councillor Prior confirmed that the Council was not involved with ‘Common Purpose’ and consequently no payments had been made to them.
Councillor Paul Miller, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by a member of the public, Nicola Lund, prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.9 as follows: Pembrokeshire Council has recently revealed the largest funding gap in history. Given the questionable nature of computer modelling and the huge amount of resources committed to net zero policies, is the Cabinet aware of Annexe 5 of Welsh Government’s Carbon Budget 2? This states that ‘Ultimately the accuracy of the emissions estimates are driven by the quality and quantity of the underlying data and the modelling approach’. With regard to such margins for error (I refer you to such historical inaccuracies as those predicted by Paul Ehrlick and Professor Neil Ferguson - on more than one occasion), is it not time to reconsider budgetary priorities? In response, Councillor Miller stated that in most cases there were no trade-offs between climate change mitigation or energy efficiency, efficiency measures and other priorities. For example, investment in LED lighting or solar panel installations paid back their investment over time. In other cases, Councillor Miller noted that there could be a trade-off between energy efficiency measures or climate mitigation measures and other activity or priorities where trade-offs existed. He concluded that investments would be done on a case-by-case basis.
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RESOLVED That the matter be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and following the Committee’s consideration be referred back to Council prior to any recommendations being presented to Cabinet for determination.
The Presiding Member invited Mr Colin Barnett to address Council in support of his petition which had reached the threshold for a debate at Council. The petition called for Pembrokeshire County Council to take immediate action to stop landfill waste from Cardiff being dumped onto this site and ensure all companies engaged with landfill waste to this site are rigorously inspected to gain significant improvement to air and odour quality that fully meets local residents’ expectations. In addressing Council, Mr Barnett spoke of the impact that the landfill site was having on the quality of life for local residents and the enjoyment of their properties and gardens caused by the smells emanating from the site. Given that there was an environmental permit on the site, he pointed out that residents had no rights and stated that residents were seeking the support of the Authority to find a better way to address the problem as a matter of urgency. He then referred to the impact of resident’s health where out of 1500 respondents surveyed in a straw poll: 31% indicated that they were getting headaches; 21% had eye problems; 18% sore throats, 14% nausea; 9% suffered anxiety attacks and 6% had breathing difficulties. Furthermore, Mr Barnett stated that National Resources Wales (NRW) and Public Health were not returning resident’s calls. He referred to private discussions with partners to draw up a plan that would resolve the problem with the engineering process by 5 April 2024 and stated that there had been no consultation with residents. He then went on to refer to plans for extending the site which he stated would exacerbate the current problems and he pointed out that the Company had a poor track record in compliance with environmental laws with trucks being unmonitored, their allowance being exceeded and medical waste being deposited. Mr Barnett queried why so much waste was coming from outside Pembrokeshire and asked who agreed the Company’s permit to allow that to happen. Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, thanked Mr Barnett for his presentation and he advised that he was aware of the concerns of residents having attended a recent public meeting. He stated that he had visited the site where he had been made aware of the challenges of compliance with the site permit. He further stated that NRW was the regulator and that there had been regular dialogue with them and Public Health Wales and the Health Board over compliance issues and a joint press statement on working together and engaging with the local community. An Air Quality Multi-Agency Group had been established comprising specialists from NRW, Public Health Wales, the local Health Board and the Authority’s Public Protection Team and an accredited air quality monitoring company had been appointed to monitor air quality at agreed locations in the community and Officers from public protection were attending joint site visits with the company. Once available, he confirmed that the results of that monitoring would be communicated with the public. Where NRW was pursuing adherence to permit requirements, Councillor Sinnett explained that the Authority had limited regulatory powers but would support the regulatory body and he stated that the Authority continued to liaise closely with them in monitoring incidents and compliance. In terms of transport activity, Councillor Sinnett pointed out that the permit allowed waste from outside of the county and the Authority had no powers in that regard. He stated that the only agreement the Authority had with RML was for landfill of residual waste which he pointed out had reduced significantly over the last two decades and he explained those types of waste that were sent to landfill and activities in relation to recycled waste materials and the checks made to ensure all materials were dealt with in a legal and sustainable manner. He referred to a new tender being prepared for a new contract for residual waste materials. Given that NRW was the primary regulator, Councillor Sinnett stated that the Authority was unable to fulfil the request of the petition. However, he gave assurance that the Authority would continue to work with partners and engage with the local community to resolve the matter. Councillor Steve Yelland, the local Member, thanked Mr Barnett and his partner for raising the profile of this issue. He referred to several visits undertaken on site by the Chief Executive, Assistant Chief Executive and Councillor Howlett as the neighbouring local Member to look into the issue. He pointed out that there were measures that could be taken and sought assurance that there would be independent monitoring of odours and the information being readily available and he called on the Authority to work with partners to ensure the situation does not happen in the future. Councillor Alan Dennison pointed out that the odour monitoring was undertaken by the Company itself and that this could not continue. He urged the Cabinet Member to ensure that tests were done independently. Councillor Jacob Williams sought clarification on what general powers on dealing with nuisance and smells the Authority had and whether any prosecutions could be made. He expressed his support for enforcement action being taken if possible. In response, the Assistant Chief Executive advised that the consent of the Welsh Minister would be required to serve a statutory nuisance notice. He explained that the Authority was working with NRW and he outlined the actions being taken where shortfalls had been identified. It was noted that the Chief Executive had written to the Company with a deadline for action and if this was not forthcoming, the Authority could step in to take action but there would have to be an identified failure on behalf of the regulator before action could be taken. The Chief Executive outlined that the Authority was working closely with Public Health Wales and NRW and he confirmed that the monitoring of air quality would be conducted with a level of independence and the Authority would have access to the data which would be made available to the public in a timely manner. He referred to a meeting due to be held with the Chief Executive of NRW and one planned with the Chief Executive of the Company and stated he was confident that the Authority would have all insights and transparencies on actions in order to hold the Company to account in co-operation with the lead regulator. The Chief Executive reiterated that if it was necessary to issue an enforcement notice it would be done, however, he stated that the Authority was not at that stage yet and that the corrective action that the company was taking was being closely monitored and on track to deliver the appropriate solutions required by the regulator. Councillors Jacob Williams and Michael John considered that the time had now reached for more pressure to be applied. Councillor John referred to the significant amount of traffic movements he had witnessed and considered that Pembrokeshire was being penalised for its good recycling rates which meant less waste was going to landfill and waste was coming in from elsewhere. Councillor Michelle Bateman explained that her ward was also affected and stated that the impact on quality of life on residents both on physical and mental health had not been exaggerated by Mr Barnett. In reference to the good recycling rates, Councillor Bateman expressed her appreciation to Councillor Sinnett for providing reassurance that waste collected as recycling did not end up in landfill and she shared the frustration that due to good recycling rates the County was accepting waste from other counties which was out of the Authority’s control. She pointed out that a multi-agency approach was essential to ensuring that the right people were working together to reach the right solution as soon as possible and she asked for Cabinet, local Members and residents to be kept updated on the monitoring undertaken to reach an urgent resolution. In recognising the challenges faced, Councillor Jamie Adams stated that he had little confidence in the operator given that there was a history of non-compliance. He pointed out the importance of ensuring voracity and confidence in the monitoring of the site given the seriousness of the matter and the significant impact on the lives of the residents. Councillor Aled Thomas queried whether there had been any analysis of school days lost at Ysgol Caer Elen given the infiltration of the smell in that area. Councillor Paul Miller stated that he was well aware of the situation for local residents and he considered that actions thus far had been ineffective. He stated that the Authority’s powers were limited but gave a commitment to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. Councillor Thomas Tudor urged Cabinet and Officers to use regulatory powers and engage with Welsh Ministers to address the problem. Councillor David Howlett advised that he had attended all meetings as his Ward was affected and he referred to the lobbying work undertaken by Mr Paul Davies S M. He stated that in the last two years he had cause to ring the site on many occasions as the situation was getting worse with significant amounts of waste coming from outside of the County. He urged that pressure be put on Welsh Ministers. Furthermore, he advised that Mr Steven Crabb MP and Mr Davies had written to NRW, that the Minister had declined to attend a public meeting. He suggested that the matter be forwarded to the relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee for consideration. Councillor Howlett Moved that the matter be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for consideration; Seconded by Councillor Dr Simon Hancock. Councillors Phil Kidney, Jordan Ryan and Michael Williams expressed their support for action to be taken given that the situation was unacceptable and urged that the Chief Executive makes strong representations to NRW. Council was reminded that the petition was before it for debate although it was possible to move a Motion to take action. In response, the Chief Executive stated that the legislation for enforcement notices was the same as that available to NRW. He stated that an enforcement notice had been served and was in the public domain and he recommended that the process should be allowed to take its course. He further stated that he had written to the Company a few months ago and that if no action was taken in a months’ time, he gave assurance that the Authority would take further action by using every power available to resolve the matter. Councillor Aled Thomas expressed his concern that the noxious smells were poisoning Pembrokeshire people and that there was no time to wait for the processes to occur. In response, the Assistant Chief Executive explained that there were engineering design issues regarding the waste gas collection and a resolution would take time. He stated that NRW had approved a design. He explained that there were significant engineering issues comprised of lots of elements that were detailed in the enforcement notice and he pointed out that it would be useful for the matter to be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee to enable NRW to attend to provide a level of understanding of the challenges faced and the work happening on site to resolve the situation. Councillor Aled Thomas supported the suspension of Procedure Rule 4.19.1 to enable a motion to be considered on serving an enforcement notice. This was supported by Councillor Brian Hall. Councillor Jacob Williams expressed his support for this but not before Council had seen the evidence for such action. The Head of Law and Governance clarified that the serving of an enforcement notice was delegated to the Head of Public Protection, but the decision could be elevated to one of Cabinet given that it was an Executive Function. The Assistant Chief Executive explained that the Authority could not serve a statutory notice to stop the smell and prosecute. He stated that the enforcement notice would have to outline the measures that the operator was required to undertake to resolve the problem and he reiterated that an enforcement notice had been serviced by NRW outlined the measures being taken to achieve a resolution which it was noted was not a quick fix. At this juncture, Councillor Paul Miller Moved that the matter be put. Councillor Aled Thomas then withdrew his motion to suspend Standing Orders. As Chair of the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Mark Carter advised that he was agreeable to take the petition to a meeting of the Committee as soon as possible and to invite relevant parties to ensure the Committee has all the facts available to them. Councillor Alan Dennison expressed concern that any delay would not stop the lorries and he sought clarification on the planning consent. In response, the Assistant Chief Executive thought that planning consent had been issued in the 1990s; that the Planning Team had looked at the site and nothing had been identified in terms of non-compliance, as the size of the lorries mentioned by the petition organiser was within the permit limit and there was nothing on the planning consent to control that but with hindsight he stated that maybe this was something that should have been picked up at the time. On a point of clarification from Councillor Jacob Williams on the process for the petition, the Head of Law and Governance confirmed that the suggested process would be for the Committee to consider the petition and make a recommendation back to Council prior to consideration by Cabinet. The petition organiser was then given a right of reply. On the basis of the public health concerns raised by the toxic smell and the impact on health, Mr Barnett expressed his disappointment that no public body had been responding to the health concerns raised by residents. He likened the situation to a chemical spill and pointed out that most of the smells were due to the waste being brought in from out of county. Mr Barnett expressed his further disappointment that the Authority was not taking the lead and had handed gas monitoring to the Company who will then share the data with regulators. He stated that NRW had failed to regulate the site and had failed the public by allowing unknown poisonous gases to be emitted where the level of harm and short and long term impact that was doing to residents was unknown. On a point of order from Councillor Jacob Williams, it was noted that the matter would be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee as soon as possible. On a further point of order from Councillor Michael Stoddart, assurance was given that the matter would come back to Council. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Iwan Ward, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [58] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the matter be referred to the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and following the Committee’s consideration be referred back to Council prior to any recommendations being presented to Cabinet for determination.
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RESOLVED That Mr Paul Rowley and Ms Moira Saunders be appointed as Independent Members to the Standards Committee for a period of five years.
Council considered a report by the Head of Democratic Services advising of two Independent Member vacancies on the Standards Committee. The Leader presented the report and stated that the Appointments Panel met on 21 February 2024 to interview four candidates for the role of Independent Member representative on the Standards Committee following the resignation of Mr Paul Richardson in November 2023. At that time, he stated that there was one vacancy on the Standards Committee. However, on 26 February, Ms Suzanne Lewis tendered her resignation. The Panel then reconvened on 28 February to consider a second candidate to recommend to Council. The Panel’s decision was to recommend to Council the appointment of Mr Paul Rowley and Ms Moira Saunders as Independent Members to the Standards Committee. Council noted that Independent Members may be appointed for a period of between four and six years and that the current practice had been to appoint Members for a period of five years, similar to that of elected Members. The Leader Moved that Mr Paul Rowley and Ms Moira Saunders be appointed to the Standards Committee for a term of five years; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Vivien Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Iwan Ward, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [53] Abstentions: Councillor Michael Williams [1] There were no votes against. RESOLVED That Mr Paul Rowley and Ms Moira Saunders be appointed as Independent Members to the Standards Committee for a period of five years.
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RESOLVED That the changes made to the Constitution be noted.
Council considered a report by the Monitoring Officer on a number of changes to the Constitution since its adoption on 13 October 2023. The Leader presented the report and advised that the changes to note related to the Hearing Procedures agreed by the Standards Committee and the changes he had made to the Executive Scheme of Delegations where he had raised the amount upon which officers could seek external funding and the amount by which Cabinet Members could authorise applications for external funding as detailed in the report. Furthermore, he advised that there had been a change to remove ambiguity around who could authorise an increase in executive fees and charges. The other changes related to typographical errors and clarification of ambiguities. The Leader Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Tim Evans The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the changes made to the Constitution be noted.
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RESOLVED (a) That the Allocation of Committee Seats and Outside Bodies to Political Groups under the requirements of Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 as set out in Appendix 1 be approved with the following amendments: Committee Independent Group Unallocated Seats Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee 4 4 South West Wales Governance and Audit Corporate Joint Sub-Committee 1 1 (b) That the following appointments be approved: (i) Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Councillor Michele Wiggins. (ii) South West Wales Governance and Audit Joint Sub-Committee – Councillor Steve Alderman.
Council considered a report by the Head of Democratic Services on the review of seats on Committees and politically balanced outside bodies; and the appointment of Members and Reserve Members where applicable. The Head of Democratic Services advised that as a consequence of changes to the Independent Group it was necessary for Council to review the allocation of seats to political groups. The calculations were based on 59 Members and changes were highlighted in red in Appendix 1 of the report.. The Head of Democratic Services stated that the Independent Group was entitled to an additional seat on an Overview and Scrutiny Committee and it was a matter for Council to determine which Overview and Scrutiny Committee the additional seat would be on and that the seat would then need to be reduced from the unallocated seat column. Councillor Jamie Adams Moved that the additional Independent Group seat be taken on the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee; Seconded by Councillor Michael John. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. The Presiding Member then called for nominations to the vacant seats on Committees to be allocated to Members not in a political group. Councillor Pat Davies Moved that Councillor Michele Wiggins be appointed to the Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee; Seconded by Councillor Dr Simon Hancock. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. Councillor Jacob Williams Moved that Councillor Steve Alderman be appointed to the South West Wales Governance and Audit Joint Sub-Committee; Seconded by Councillor Michael Stoddart. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. As there were no other nominations, the remaining vacant seat will be rolled forward to the next meeting. No reserve appointments were made. RESOLVED (a) That the Allocation of Committee Seats and Outside Bodies to Political Groups under the requirements of Section 15 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 as set out in Appendix 1 be approved with the following amendments: Committee Independent Group Unallocated Seats Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee 4 4 South West Wales Governance and Audit Corporate Joint Sub-Committee 1 1 (b) That the following appointments be approved: (i) Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Councillor Michele Wiggins. (ii) South West Wales Governance and Audit Joint Sub-Committee – Councillor Steve Alderman.
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RESOLVED (a) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Second Homes for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 85% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities (ii) 75% (of the remaining 15%) for the Affordable Housing programme (iii) 25% (of the remaining 15%) for the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant scheme (b) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Long Term Empty Properties for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 100% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities. (ii) 0% for bringing empty properties back into use. (c) That the Council Tax ‘Band D’ increase for Pembrokeshire County Council for the 2024-25 financial year be approved at 12.5% (£3.22 per week / £167.44 per annum). (d) The County Council Budget for 2024-25, including service pressures, proposed budget savings, movement in earmarked reserves and the General Fund working balance, be approved. In addition that: (i) Net Revenue requirements in respect of leisure be reduced by £300,000; (ii) An additional revenue reduction of £1m be included entitled Operating Model and Structured Budget Review; and (iii) £1.5m of reserves be utilised to support the revenue budget. (e) That the indicative Capital Programme for 2024-25 to 2027-28 and the Capital Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (f) That the prudential indicators for capital and revenue estimates for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (g) The Medium Term Financial Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved with the anticipated council tax increase for 2025/26 being set not at 7.5% but at 11.14%. (h) That the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) estimates for 2024-25 be approved.
Council considered a report by Cabinet which outlined the County Council Budget for 2024- 25 and the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for 2024- 2025 to 2027-2028. Councillor Alec Cormack, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and outlined the budget setting process that had occurred to date. He referred to a change in the report in regard to the budget saving measure for the closure of St Davids Waste Recycling Centre for 2024-25 and advised this would be substituted by another in-year saving of equal value. Councillor Cormack referred to the five budget seminars provided to inform Members on the latest information on 2023-24 actuals and forecasts for the 2024-25 Budget and Medium Term Financial Plan and pointed out that the funding gap had increased during that period primarily due to demand pressures of £17m in statutory services: namely Social Care - Adult and Children, Homelessness and Education (ALN). These demand pressures alone he stated equated to an increase of 26.6% on Council Tax. Additionally, he pointed out that inflationary pressures were £22.7m. In terms of the funding gap for 2024-25, after AEF, Councillor Cormack advised that it was £31.9m and the MTFP projected a four-year funding gap likely to be in the region of £82.2m. After balancing the impact on residents, he stated that Cabinet was recommending to Council an increase of 16.31% which would require £12.2m of savings. Councillor Cormack Moved the Recommendations as set out in the report; Seconded by Councillor David Simpson. Councillor Paul Miller then Moved the suspension of Standing Order 16.3.5 of the Constitution to allow an Amendment to the Motion to be laid which constituted an alternative budget proposal; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. Councillor Jamie Adams stated that he was taken aback by such a proposal on the basis that Cabinet had a budget position consistently throughout the budget setting process; the decision on an increased level of Council Tax had been made on 12 February; and furthermore, that the deadline for an alternative budget proposal had passed. He referred to his Group having attempted to put an alternative budget which had failed to meet the requirements of the Section 151 Officer. He considered that it was inappropriate to suspend Standing Orders and advised that he would not support the Motion. Councillor Huw Murphy stated that he was receptive to hearing the alternative budget but expressed concern over whether there was sufficient time to review the affordability and acceptability of the proposal for the people of Pembrokeshire. Councillors Alistair Cameron, Joshua Beynon and Jacob Williams spoke in support of hearing the terms of the proposed alternative budget. The suspension of Standing Order 16.3.5 of the Constitution was put to the vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, and was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [53] Against the Motion: Councillors Mike James, Jonathan Grimes, Elwyn Morse and Iwan Ward [4] There were no abstentions. Councillor Paul Miller stated that his proposal was to amend the Motion put forward by Councillor Alec Cormack with a different option which he believed would provide sustainable and decent public services whilst recognising the concerns of the proposed increase in Council Tax to Members of Council and the residents of Pembrokeshire. He then outlined his alternative budget proposals as follows: (i) Net Revenue requirements in respect of leisure be reduced by £300,000; (ii) An additional revenue reduction of £1m be included entitled Operating Model and Structured Budget Review; and (iii) £1.5m of reserves be utilised to support the revenue budget. (iv) The Medium Term Financial Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved with the anticipated Council Tax increase for 2025/26 being set not at 7.5% but at 11.14%. He advised that this would equate to a 12.5% increase in Council Tax or £3.22 per week on a Band D property. He acknowledged that using Reserves would make it a harder Budget to balance next year; however, he stated that a year was a long time and there was likely to be significant changes ahead, with a General Election, and a wait and see approach was appropriate. The Director of Resources advised that he was not supportive of the proposal on the basis that it did not move the Council towards financial sustainability over the Medium Term Financial Plan but acknowledged that it did provide a balanced budget; and that it did not affect his conclusion on the robustness of the estimates and the adequacy of Reserves. He confirmed that his statutory assurance opinion as detailed in his comments within the report would stay the same subject to adding that the additional use of £1.5m Reserves would accelerate the reduction in the Reserve balance for 2024-25. Furthermore, he stated that any additional demand pressures in 2024-25 could lead to the use of the working balance being utilised which could put the Council in Section 114 territory but the proposed increase from 7.52% to 11.14% in 2025-26 would mitigate the increased risk. In seconding the proposal, Councillor Jon Harvey stated that Cabinet was listening to the comments made about the proposed 16.31% increase and he acknowledged that the concerns were a reality and it was a matter of Council Tax versus services. Councillor Alec Cormack stated that in the absence of any other alternative proposals, Cabinet had considered it appropriate to move the Amendment to the Budget. He pointed out that the Council’s situation would not change and the increase would be spread over two years rather than one. Councillor Jamie Adams expressed his concern over the pressure being put on Members from Statutory Officers and an external Commissioner in regard to the duty to provide a Balanced Budget. In response the Chief Executive explained that Members had been provided with information on the very serious implications for the Council if a Budget was not set and the liability of issuing a Section 114 notice as some Members had indicated that it might be better to not set a Budget and be liable for a Section 114 notice. He stated that Members had not been pressured but were provided with advice on their legal obligations to set a balanced Budget from the Statutory Officers. The Head of Law and Governance referred to an email sent on 1 February to Members to elicit whether an alternative budget was being proposed and outlining the timetable for that as it was understood that some Members were unhappy with the proposals being put on the table and she advised that the email was sent to ensure good financial governance and to set a Budget that could be agreed by all. In response to a further question from Councillor Adams on why Members were being warned about the risk of dereliction of duty this particular year, the Chief Executive advised that Members had requested information on the implications of not setting a Budget and the implications for the Council and as such the Statutory Officers had replied to Members setting out the requested information. Councillor Adams then sought assurance from the Section 151 Officer on whether he considered the alternative budget was robust and achievable. In response, the Director of Resources advised that the proposal provided a balanced budget and reiterated that he would not change his conclusion on the robustness of the estimates and the adequacy of Reserves. He further reiterated that the Council Tax levels needed to increase to provide financial stability over the Medium Term Financial Plan and considered a 12.5% increase was too low. Councillor David Bryan stated that he considered the email referred to from the Statutory Officers gave the perception of ‘strong arming’ Members into a decision. The Head of Law and Governance reiterated that the email was intended to elicit an alternative Budget if Members were not supportive of the Budget on the table and there was concerns that the Cabinet’s proposal might be blocked. She advised that there was a positive obligation to set a Budget and the advice was to relay that message as there was nothing else on the table. Councillor Michael Williams stated that he felt intimidated and uncomfortable by the session with the external commissioner and queried the cost involved in his attendance. He then expressed his support for the 16.31% increase. Councillor Michael John pointed out that the Amendment represented a decrease but would be spread over two years, similar to the position in Birmingham. Councillor Alan Dennison expressed his concern over the late alternative budget given that Cabinet had weeks to sort out a Budget. Councillor Di Clements advised that she was struggling to understand the situation Members were now faced with. She pointed out that she had tried to put forward an alternative budget but had been advised that her proposals to use Reserves and restructure leisure services were non-starters. Councillor Alistair Cameron queried how the operational review of leisure services would be achieved. The Chief Executive advised that the challenges facing the Authority were documented in the report noting it was significant with a 16.31% increase. He stated that the Amendment would lead to a significant gap in the Medium Term Financial Plan in the region of £13 – 15 million for 2025-26 and advised that the savings agreed in March 2023 had not been achieved due to increases in Social Care and Children’s Services. He further advised that delivering the red measures would be difficult to achieve and that further work would be undertaken to achieve efficiencies where possible acknowledging it would be difficult in an already lean organisation and a degradation of services would be inevitable. He stated that the Amendment refers to a £1m of in-year efficiency savings but that there was no guarantee those savings would be achieved without a degradation of services. Councillor Jacob Williams also expressed his concern over the calling in of the Commissioner to speak to Members on the implications of not setting a budget and he expressed further concern over the implications in future years of levels of Council Tax given that there was no cap on Welsh Authorities, unlike England where there was a cap of 5% imposed. Councillor Jordan Ryan stated that the higher increase in Council Tax was to protect services for people and Members needed to accept that unpopular decisions have to be made at times but it was important to make the right decision. Councillor Joshua Beynon referred to the unprecedented pressures the Authority found itself in with the delivery of statutory Children’s and Adult’s services and stated that he supported a 16.31% increase, or higher, to protect services. Councillor Adams Moved that Standing Order 4.21.4 of the Constitution be suspended to allow longer speeches; Seconded by Councillor Alan Dennison The Motion was put to the vote by way of an electronic vote and carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, David Bryan, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Jonathan Grimes, Brian Hall, Delme Harries, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Shon Rees, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Vivien Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Anji Tinley, Iwan Ward, Chris Williams, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [30] Against the Motion: Councillors Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, Alistair Cameron, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Paul Miller, Elwyn Morse, Neil Prior, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Mike Stoddart, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Tony Wilcox, Michael Williams, Jacob Williams and Guy Woodham [25] Abstentions: Councillors Tim Evans and Michele Wiggins [2] Councillor Adams then referred to the model of local government finance being unaffordable and unsustainable and expressed his appreciation for the seminars and online engagement provided to Members. He expressed his disappointment that the ideas and concepts put forward by opposition groups had not been supported. Councillor Adams referred to the Salus programme being implemented to support Children’s Services and queried why previous bids for growth by the Service had been turned down which he considered had contributed to the situation now facing the Authority. He implored Cabinet to concentrate on service delivery rather than nice-to-do regeneration projects. With reference to the Amendment, Councillor Adams stated he had little confidence in the figures given and how they had been arrived at. In response, Councillor Tessa Hodgson gave reassurance that both she and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration were focused on their portfolio areas. She stated the importance of dealing with the current situation faced by the Authority, rather than referring to the historical position, where the Children’s Services budget of £13m had grown to £20m and she considered the comments made were disingenuous to the dedicated Officers delivering those services. The Amendment to the Budget was put to the vote by way of an electronic vote and carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, Alistair Cameron, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Tim Evans, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Vivien Stoddart, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Michael Williams, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams and Guy Woodham [32] Against the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, David Bryan, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Jonathan Grimes, Brian Hall, Delme Harries, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Shon Rees, Mike Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Anji Tinley, Iwan Ward, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [26] There were no abstentions The Substantive Motion (Recommendations (a) to (f) as amended) was then put to the vote by way of an electronic vote and carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, Alistair Cameron, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Tim Evans, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Paul Miller, Elwyn Morse, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Vivien Stoddart, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Michael Williams, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams and Guy Woodham [30] Against the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, David Bryan, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Jonathan Grimes, Brian Hall, Delme Harries, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Shon Rees, Mike Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Anji Tinley, Iwan Ward, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [26] Abstentions: Councillor Vanessa Thomas [1] RESOLVED (a) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Second Homes for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 85% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities (ii) 75% (of the remaining 15%) for the Affordable Housing programme (iii) 25% (of the remaining 15%) for the Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant scheme (b) That the income generated from the Council Tax Premium for Long Term Empty Properties for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be allocated as follows: (i) 100% to fund elements of the Council’s budget relating to affordable housing and enhancing the sustainability of local communities. (ii) 0% for bringing empty properties back into use. (c) That the Council Tax ‘Band D’ increase for Pembrokeshire County Council for the 2024-25 financial year be approved at 12.5% (£3.22 per week / £167.44 per annum). (d) The County Council Budget for 2024-25, including service pressures, proposed budget savings, movement in earmarked reserves and the General Fund working balance, be approved. In addition that: (i) Net Revenue requirements in respect of leisure be reduced by £300,000; (ii) An additional revenue reduction of £1m be included entitled Operating Model and Structured Budget Review; and (iii) £1.5m of reserves be utilised to support the revenue budget. (e) That the indicative Capital Programme for 2024-25 to 2027-28 and the Capital Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (f) That the prudential indicators for capital and revenue estimates for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved. (g) The Medium Term Financial Plan 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved with the anticipated council tax increase for 2025/26 being set not at 7.5% but at 11.14%. (h) That the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) estimates for 2024-25 be approved.
The meeting adjourned at 1.36pm and reconvened at 2.37pm
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RESOLVED (a) That the statutory report of the Director of Resources under Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Government Act 2003 be accepted. (b) The Revenue Estimates for 2024-25, as submitted, be approved. (c) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Budget Setting Council Tax Base) be approved. (d) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Aggregate Council Tax Base) be approved. (e) County Council and Town/Community Councils - That in accordance with Section 34(2) and (3) and 36(1) of the Act, the amount calculated as the Basic Amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in part of the Council's area and in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands be set as detailed in Schedule A4 to this resolution. (f) That in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 the precept of £21,336,782 issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys to the County Council for the year 2024-25 in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands as follows: Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I £221.35 £258.25 £295.14 £332.03 £405.81 £479.60 £553.38 £664.06 £774.74 (g) That having calculated the aggregate Council Tax in each case of the amounts at (e) and (f) above, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Act, the amounts of Council Tax for the 2024-25 financial year for each of the categories of dwellings be set as detailed in Schedule B4 to this resolution. (h) That the amounts precepted by Town and Community Councils as listed in Schedule C to this resolution be noted. Schedule A4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1018.45 1188.19 1357.93 1527.67 1867.15 2206.63 2546.12 3055.34 3564.56 Amroth 1026.03 1197.04 1368.04 1539.05 1881.06 2223.07 2565.08 3078.10 3591.12 Angle 1018.51 1188.26 1358.01 1527.76 1867.26 2206.76 2546.27 3055.52 3564.77 Boncath 1018.50 1188.25 1358.00 1527.75 1867.25 2206.75 2546.25 3055.50 3564.75 Brawdy 1016.65 1186.10 1355.54 1524.98 1863.86 2202.75 2541.63 3049.96 3558.29 Burton 1031.95 1203.95 1375.94 1547.93 1891.91 2235.90 2579.88 3095.86 3611.84 Caldey 1007.15 1175.00 1342.86 1510.72 1846.44 2182.15 2517.87 3021.44 3525.01 Camrose 1015.49 1184.73 1353.98 1523.23 1861.73 2200.22 2538.72 3046.46 3554.20 Carew 1030.81 1202.61 1374.41 1546.21 1889.81 2233.41 2577.02 3092.42 3607.82 Cilgerran 1023.59 1194.18 1364.78 1535.38 1876.58 2217.77 2558.97 3070.76 3582.55 Clydau 1019.17 1189.04 1358.90 1528.76 1868.48 2208.21 2547.93 3057.52 3567.11 Clynderwen 1020.15 1190.17 1360.20 1530.22 1870.27 2210.32 2550.37 3060.44 3570.51 Cosheston 1018.55 1188.31 1358.07 1527.83 1867.35 2206.87 2546.38 3055.66 3564.94 Crymych 1020.65 1190.75 1360.86 1530.97 1871.19 2211.40 2551.62 3061.94 3572.26 Cwm Gwaun 1016.27 1185.64 1355.02 1524.40 1863.16 2201.91 2540.67 3048.80 3556.93 Dale 1017.90 1187.55 1357.20 1526.85 1866.15 2205.45 2544.75 3053.70 3562.65 Dinas Cross 1031.80 1203.77 1375.73 1547.70 1891.63 2235.57 2579.50 3095.40 3611.30 East Williamston 1033.81 1206.12 1378.42 1550.72 1895.32 2239.93 2584.53 3101.44 3618.35 Eglwyswrw 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Fishguard & Goodwick 1039.05 1212.22 1385.40 1558.57 1904.92 2251.27 2597.62 3117.14 3636.66 Freystrop 1029.69 1201.31 1372.92 1544.54 1887.77 2231.00 2574.23 3089.08 3603.93 Haverfordwest 1059.65 1236.25 1412.86 1589.47 1942.69 2295.90 2649.12 3178.94 3708.76 Hayscastle 1018.71 1188.50 1358.28 1528.07 1867.64 2207.21 2546.78 3056.14 3565.50 Herbrandston 1032.41 1204.48 1376.55 1548.62 1892.76 2236.90 2581.03 3097.24 3613.45 Hook 1024.28 1194.99 1365.71 1536.42 1877.85 2219.27 2560.70 3072.84 3584.98 Hundleton 1017.75 1187.37 1357.00 1526.62 1865.87 2205.12 2544.37 3053.24 3562.11 Jeffreyston 1028.89 1200.37 1371.85 1543.33 1886.29 2229.25 2572.22 3086.66 3601.10 Johnston 1037.68 1210.63 1383.57 1556.52 1902.41 2248.31 2594.20 3113.04 3631.88 Kilgetty/Begelly 1037.75 1210.70 1383.66 1556.62 1902.54 2248.45 2594.37 3113.24 3632.11 LampeterVelfrey 1014.33 1183.38 1352.44 1521.49 1859.60 2197.71 2535.82 3042.98 3550.14 Lamphey 1021.24 1191.45 1361.65 1531.86 1872.27 2212.69 2553.10 3063.72 3574.34 Letterston 1036.93 1209.76 1382.58 1555.40 1901.04 2246.69 2592.33 3110.80 3629.27 LlanddewiVelfrey 1024.84 1195.65 1366.45 1537.26 1878.87 2220.49 2562.10 3074.52 3586.94 Llandissilio West 1015.82 1185.12 1354.43 1523.73 1862.34 2200.94 2539.55 3047.46 3555.37 Llangwm 1026.72 1197.84 1368.96 1540.08 1882.32 2224.56 2566.80 3080.16 3593.52 Llanrhian 1024.49 1195.23 1365.98 1536.73 1878.23 2219.72 2561.22 3073.46 3585.70 Llanstadwell 1033.82 1206.12 1378.43 1550.73 1895.34 2239.94 2584.55 3101.46 3618.37 Llawhaden 1022.65 1193.09 1363.53 1533.97 1874.85 2215.73 2556.62 3067.94 3579.26 Maenclochog 1033.80 1206.10 1378.40 1550.70 1895.30 2239.90 2584.50 3101.40 3618.30 Manorbier 1026.52 1197.61 1368.69 1539.78 1881.95 2224.13 2566.30 3079.56 3592.82 Manordeifi 1022.56 1192.99 1363.41 1533.84 1874.69 2215.55 2556.40 3067.68 3578.96 Marloes & St Brides 1018.29 1188.01 1357.72 1527.44 1866.87 2206.30 2545.73 3054.88 3564.03 Martletwy 1026.82 1197.96 1369.09 1540.23 1882.50 2224.78 2567.05 3080.46 3593.87 Mathry 1025.51 1196.43 1367.35 1538.27 1880.11 2221.95 2563.78 3076.54 3589.30 Merlins Bridge 1021.82 1192.12 1362.43 1532.73 1873.34 2213.94 2554.55 3065.46 3576.37 Milford Haven 1030.86 1202.67 1374.48 1546.29 1889.91 2233.53 2577.15 3092.58 3608.01 Mynachlogddu 1012.66 1181.44 1350.21 1518.99 1856.54 2194.10 2531.65 3037.98 3544.31 Narberth 1045.73 1220.02 1394.31 1568.60 1917.18 2265.76 2614.33 3137.20 3660.07 Nevern 1029.39 1200.96 1372.52 1544.09 1887.22 2230.35 2573.48 3088.18 3602.88 New Moat 1010.83 1179.31 1347.78 1516.25 1853.19 2190.14 2527.08 3032.50 3537.92 Newport 1023.32 1193.87 1364.43 1534.98 1876.09 2217.19 2558.30 3069.96 3581.62 Neyland 1059.25 1235.80 1412.34 1588.88 1941.96 2295.05 2648.13 3177.76 3707.39 Nolton & Roch 1016.08 1185.43 1354.77 1524.12 1862.81 2201.51 2540.20 3048.24 3556.28 Pembroke 1050.91 1226.07 1401.22 1576.37 1926.67 2276.98 2627.28 3152.74 3678.20 Pembroke Dock 1049.47 1224.38 1399.29 1574.20 1924.02 2273.84 2623.67 3148.40 3673.13 Penally 1026.43 1197.50 1368.57 1539.64 1881.78 2223.92 2566.07 3079.28 3592.49 Pencaer 1023.36 1193.92 1364.48 1535.04 1876.16 2217.28 2558.40 3070.08 3581.76 Puncheston 1022.17 1192.54 1362.90 1533.26 1873.98 2214.71 2555.43 3066.52 3577.61 Rosemarket 1054.61 1230.38 1406.15 1581.92 1933.46 2285.00 2636.53 3163.84 3691.15 Rudbaxton 1016.67 1186.12 1355.56 1525.01 1863.90 2202.79 2541.68 3050.02 3558.36 Saundersfoot 1041.61 1215.22 1388.82 1562.42 1909.62 2256.83 2604.03 3124.84 3645.65 Scleddau 1017.57 1187.16 1356.76 1526.35 1865.54 2204.73 2543.92 3052.70 3561.48 Solva 1043.01 1216.85 1390.68 1564.52 1912.19 2259.86 2607.53 3129.04 3650.55 Spittal 1016.80 1186.27 1355.73 1525.20 1864.13 2203.07 2542.00 3050.40 3558.80 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1029.59 1201.18 1372.78 1544.38 1887.58 2230.77 2573.97 3088.76 3603.55 St Dogmaels 1037.45 1210.35 1383.26 1556.17 1901.99 2247.80 2593.62 3112.34 3631.06 St Florence 1042.48 1216.23 1389.97 1563.72 1911.21 2258.71 2606.20 3127.44 3648.68 St Ishmaels 1021.79 1192.09 1362.39 1532.69 1873.29 2213.89 2554.48 3065.38 3576.28 St Mary Out Liberty 1014.88 1184.03 1353.17 1522.32 1860.61 2198.91 2537.20 3044.64 3552.08 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1018.23 1187.94 1357.64 1527.35 1866.76 2206.17 2545.58 3054.70 3563.82 Templeton 1034.33 1206.71 1379.10 1551.49 1896.27 2241.04 2585.82 3102.98 3620.14 Tenby 1059.65 1236.26 1412.87 1589.48 1942.70 2295.92 2649.13 3178.96 3708.79 The Havens 1023.18 1193.71 1364.24 1534.77 1875.83 2216.89 2557.95 3069.54 3581.13 Tiers Cross 1020.19 1190.22 1360.25 1530.28 1870.34 2210.40 2550.47 3060.56 3570.65 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1018.31 1188.03 1357.75 1527.47 1866.91 2206.35 2545.78 3054.94 3564.10 Walwyns Castle 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Wiston 1014.39 1183.46 1352.52 1521.59 1859.72 2197.85 2535.98 3043.18 3550.38 Wolfscastle 1021.96 1192.29 1362.61 1532.94 1873.59 2214.25 2554.90 3065.88 3576.86 Schedule B4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1239.80 1446.43 1653.07 1859.70 2272.97 2686.23 3099.50 3719.40 4339.30 Amroth 1247.39 1455.28 1663.18 1871.08 2286.88 2702.67 3118.47 3742.16 4365.85 Angle 1239.86 1446.50 1653.15 1859.79 2273.08 2686.36 3099.65 3719.58 4339.51 Boncath 1239.85 1446.50 1653.14 1859.78 2273.06 2686.35 3099.63 3719.56 4339.49 Brawdy 1238.01 1444.34 1650.68 1857.01 2269.68 2682.35 3095.02 3714.02 4333.02 Burton 1253.31 1462.19 1671.08 1879.96 2297.73 2715.50 3133.27 3759.92 4386.57 Caldey 1228.50 1433.25 1638.00 1842.75 2252.25 2661.75 3071.25 3685.50 4299.75 Camrose 1236.84 1442.98 1649.12 1855.26 2267.54 2679.82 3092.10 3710.52 4328.94 Carew 1252.16 1460.85 1669.55 1878.24 2295.63 2713.01 3130.40 3756.48 4382.56 Cilgerran 1244.94 1452.43 1659.92 1867.41 2282.39 2697.37 3112.35 3734.82 4357.29 Clydau 1240.53 1447.28 1654.04 1860.79 2274.30 2687.81 3101.32 3721.58 4341.84 Clynderwen 1241.50 1448.42 1655.33 1862.25 2276.08 2689.92 3103.75 3724.50 4345.25 Cosheston 1239.91 1446.56 1653.21 1859.86 2273.16 2686.46 3099.77 3719.72 4339.67 Crymych 1242.00 1449.00 1656.00 1863.00 2277.00 2691.00 3105.00 3726.00 4347.00 Cwm Gwaun 1237.62 1443.89 1650.16 1856.43 2268.97 2681.51 3094.05 3712.86 4331.67 Dale 1239.25 1445.80 1652.34 1858.88 2271.96 2685.05 3098.13 3717.76 4337.39 Dinas Cross 1253.15 1462.01 1670.87 1879.73 2297.45 2715.17 3132.88 3759.46 4386.04 East Williamston 1255.17 1464.36 1673.56 1882.75 2301.14 2719.53 3137.92 3765.50 4393.08 Eglwyswrw 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Fishguard & Goodwick 1260.40 1470.47 1680.53 1890.60 2310.73 2730.87 3151.00 3781.20 4411.40 Freystrop 1251.05 1459.55 1668.06 1876.57 2293.59 2710.60 3127.62 3753.14 4378.66 Haverfordwest 1281.00 1494.50 1708.00 1921.50 2348.50 2775.50 3202.50 3843.00 4483.50 Hayscastle 1240.07 1446.74 1653.42 1860.10 2273.46 2686.81 3100.17 3720.20 4340.23 Herbrandston 1253.77 1462.73 1671.69 1880.65 2298.57 2716.49 3134.42 3761.30 4388.18 Hook 1245.63 1453.24 1660.84 1868.45 2283.66 2698.87 3114.08 3736.90 4359.72 Hundleton 1239.10 1445.62 1652.13 1858.65 2271.68 2684.72 3097.75 3717.30 4336.85 Jeffreyston 1250.24 1458.61 1666.99 1875.36 2292.11 2708.85 3125.60 3750.72 4375.84 Johnston 1259.03 1468.87 1678.71 1888.55 2308.23 2727.91 3147.58 3777.10 4406.62 Kilgetty/Begelly 1259.10 1468.95 1678.80 1888.65 2308.35 2728.05 3147.75 3777.30 4406.85 LampeterVelfrey 1235.68 1441.63 1647.57 1853.52 2265.41 2677.31 3089.20 3707.04 4324.88 Lamphey 1242.59 1449.69 1656.79 1863.89 2278.09 2692.29 3106.48 3727.78 4349.08 Letterston 1258.29 1468.00 1677.72 1887.43 2306.86 2726.29 3145.72 3774.86 4404.00 LlanddewiVelfrey 1246.19 1453.89 1661.59 1869.29 2284.69 2700.09 3115.48 3738.58 4361.68 Llandissilio West 1237.17 1443.37 1649.56 1855.76 2268.15 2680.54 3092.93 3711.52 4330.11 Llangwm 1248.07 1456.09 1664.10 1872.11 2288.13 2704.16 3120.18 3744.22 4368.26 Llanrhian 1245.84 1453.48 1661.12 1868.76 2284.04 2699.32 3114.60 3737.52 4360.44 Llanstadwell 1255.17 1464.37 1673.56 1882.76 2301.15 2719.54 3137.93 3765.52 4393.11 Llawhaden 1244.00 1451.33 1658.67 1866.00 2280.67 2695.33 3110.00 3732.00 4354.00 Maenclochog 1255.15 1464.35 1673.54 1882.73 2301.11 2719.50 3137.88 3765.46 4393.04 Manorbier 1247.87 1455.85 1663.83 1871.81 2287.77 2703.73 3119.68 3743.62 4367.56 Manordeifi 1243.91 1451.23 1658.55 1865.87 2280.51 2695.15 3109.78 3731.74 4353.70 Marloes & St Brides 1239.65 1446.25 1652.86 1859.47 2272.69 2685.90 3099.12 3718.94 4338.76 Martletwy 1248.17 1456.20 1664.23 1872.26 2288.32 2704.38 3120.43 3744.52 4368.61 Mathry 1246.87 1454.68 1662.49 1870.30 2285.92 2701.54 3117.17 3740.60 4364.03 Merlins Bridge 1243.17 1450.37 1657.56 1864.76 2279.15 2693.54 3107.93 3729.52 4351.11 Milford Haven 1252.21 1460.92 1669.62 1878.32 2295.72 2713.13 3130.53 3756.64 4382.75 Mynachlogddu 1234.01 1439.68 1645.35 1851.02 2262.36 2673.70 3085.03 3702.04 4319.05 Narberth 1267.09 1478.27 1689.45 1900.63 2322.99 2745.35 3167.72 3801.26 4434.80 Nevern 1250.75 1459.20 1667.66 1876.12 2293.04 2709.95 3126.87 3752.24 4377.61 New Moat 1232.19 1437.55 1642.92 1848.28 2259.01 2669.74 3080.47 3696.56 4312.65 Newport 1244.67 1452.12 1659.56 1867.01 2281.90 2696.79 3111.68 3734.02 4356.36 Neyland 1280.61 1494.04 1707.48 1920.91 2347.78 2774.65 3201.52 3841.82 4482.12 Nolton & Roch 1237.43 1443.67 1649.91 1856.15 2268.63 2681.11 3093.58 3712.30 4331.02 Pembroke 1272.27 1484.31 1696.36 1908.40 2332.49 2756.58 3180.67 3816.80 4452.93 Pembroke Dock 1270.82 1482.62 1694.43 1906.23 2329.84 2753.44 3177.05 3812.46 4447.87 Penally 1247.78 1455.74 1663.71 1871.67 2287.60 2703.52 3119.45 3743.34 4367.23 Pencaer 1244.71 1452.17 1659.62 1867.07 2281.97 2696.88 3111.78 3734.14 4356.50 Puncheston 1243.53 1450.78 1658.04 1865.29 2279.80 2694.31 3108.82 3730.58 4352.34 Rosemarket 1275.97 1488.63 1701.29 1913.95 2339.27 2764.59 3189.92 3827.90 4465.88 Rudbaxton 1238.03 1444.36 1650.70 1857.04 2269.72 2682.39 3095.07 3714.08 4333.09 Saundersfoot 1262.97 1473.46 1683.96 1894.45 2315.44 2736.43 3157.42 3788.90 4420.38 Scleddau 1238.92 1445.41 1651.89 1858.38 2271.35 2684.33 3097.30 3716.76 4336.22 Solva 1264.37 1475.09 1685.82 1896.55 2318.01 2739.46 3160.92 3793.10 4425.28 Spittal 1238.15 1444.51 1650.87 1857.23 2269.95 2682.67 3095.38 3714.46 4333.54 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1250.94 1459.43 1667.92 1876.41 2293.39 2710.37 3127.35 3752.82 4378.29 St Dogmaels 1258.80 1468.60 1678.40 1888.20 2307.80 2727.40 3147.00 3776.40 4405.80 St Florence 1263.83 1474.47 1685.11 1895.75 2317.03 2738.31 3159.58 3791.50 4423.42 St Ishmaels 1243.15 1450.34 1657.53 1864.72 2279.10 2693.48 3107.87 3729.44 4351.01 St Mary Out Liberty 1236.23 1442.27 1648.31 1854.35 2266.43 2678.51 3090.58 3708.70 4326.82 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1239.59 1446.18 1652.78 1859.38 2272.58 2685.77 3098.97 3718.76 4338.55 Templeton 1255.68 1464.96 1674.24 1883.52 2302.08 2720.64 3139.20 3767.04 4394.88 Tenby 1281.01 1494.51 1708.01 1921.51 2348.51 2775.51 3202.52 3843.02 4483.52 The Havens 1244.53 1451.96 1659.38 1866.80 2281.64 2696.49 3111.33 3733.60 4355.87 Tiers Cross 1241.54 1448.46 1655.39 1862.31 2276.16 2690.00 3103.85 3724.62 4345.39 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1239.67 1446.28 1652.89 1859.50 2272.72 2685.94 3099.17 3719.00 4338.83 Walwyns Castle 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Wiston 1235.75 1441.70 1647.66 1853.62 2265.54 2677.45 3089.37 3707.24 4325.11 Wolfscastle 1243.31 1450.53 1657.75 1864.97 2279.41 2693.85 3108.28 3729.94 4351.60 SCHEDULE C 2024-25 2024-25 Precept Amount Band D Precept Amount Band D Community £ £ Community £ £ Ambleston 2,700.00 16.95 Manordeifi 6,500.00 23.12 Amroth 27,500.00 28.33 Marloes & St Brides 4,231.00 16.72 Angle 4,200.00 17.04 Martletwy 11,250.00 29.51 Boncath 6,800.00 17.03 Mathry 11,000.00 27.55 Brawdy 5,922.00 14.26 Merlins Bridge 17,500.00 22.01 Burton 27,300.00 37.21 Milford Haven 199,815.00 35.57 Caldey 0.00 0.00 Mynachlogddu 2,000.00 8.27 Camrose 12,500.00 12.51 Narberth 83,000.00 57.88 Carew 30,000.00 35.49 Nevern 20,000.00 33.37 Cilgerran 20,000.00 24.66 New Moat 1,200.00 5.53 Clydau 6,326.00 18.04 Newport 33,124.00 24.26 Clynderwen 8,346.95 19.50 Neyland 111,669.80 78.16 Cosheston 7,725.00 17.11 Nolton & Roch 8,020.00 13.40 Crymych 17,000.00 20.25 Pembroke 225,000.00 65.65 Cwm Gwaun 1,921.50 13.68 Pembroke Dock 233,146.00 63.48 Dale 4,200.00 16.13 Penally 16,450.00 28.92 Dinas Cross 25,000.00 36.98 Pencaer 8,000.00 24.32 East Williamston 38,701.20 40.00 Puncheston 5,695.35 22.54 Eglwyswrw 8,000.00 20.23 Rosemarket 16,800.00 71.20 Fishguard & Goodwick 127,070.00 47.85 Rudbaxton 9,000.00 14.29 Freystrop 9,000.00 33.82 Saundersfoot 110,831.09 51.70 Haverfordwest 401,751.00 78.75 Scleddau 7,500.00 15.63 Hayscastle 4,500.00 17.35 Solva 36,500.00 53.80 Herbrandston 7,500.00 37.90 Spittal 3,618.00 14.48 Hook 11,233.20 25.70 St Davids & Cathedral Close 50,000.00 33.66 Hundleton 6,890.00 15.90 St Dogmaels 40,000.00 45.45 Jeffreyston 9,300.00 32.61 St Florence 25,662.00 53.00 Johnston 37,000.00 45.80 St Ishmaels 6,000.00 21.97 Kilgetty/Begelly 53,170.00 45.90 St Mary Out Liberty 4,912.00 11.60 LampeterVelfrey 6,500.00 10.77 Stackpole & Castlemartin 6,300.00 16.63 Lamphey 16,560.00 21.14 Templeton 23,558.00 40.77 Letterston 25,000.00 44.68 Tenby 278,001.53 78.76 LlanddewiVelfrey 5,839.00 26.54 The Havens 27,675.00 24.05 Llandissilio West 3,000.00 13.01 Tiers Cross 5,200.00 19.56 Llangwm 12,314.00 29.36 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 6,500.00 16.75 Llanrhian 17,000.00 26.01 Walwyns Castle 3,150.00 20.23 Llanstadwell 17,258.48 40.01 Wiston 6,000.00 10.87 Llawhaden 7,500.00 23.25 Wolfscastle 7,234.74 22.22 Maenclochog 15,800.00 39.98 Manorbier 22,450.00 29.06 Total 2,742,821.84
Council considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined the Council Tax Resolutions for 2024-25. Councillor Alec Cormack, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and stated that as a result of approving the County Council Budget for 2024-25, it was necessary to approve the outlined recommendations for the Council Tax Resolutions for 2024-25. Given that Council had approved a different Council Tax increase to the options listed in the report, a revised schedule was circulated to Members for consideration with a fourth option of 12.5%. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendations based on Option 4 – 12.5%; Seconded by Councillor David Simpson. Councillor Michael John stated that Members had not had the opportunity to read the detailed schedules. Councillor Jacob Williams Moved that the vote be put; Seconded by Councillor Paul Miller. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Tim Evans, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright and Danny Young [44] Against the Motion: Councillors Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Jonathan Grimes, Mike James, Huw Murphy, Mike Stoddart, Anji Tinley, Iwan Ward, Steve Yelland [9] Abstentions: Councillors Peter Morgan, Shon Rees and Vanessa Thomas [3] The Motion was then put to the vote, by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, Alistair Cameron, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Michael John, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Vivien Stoddart, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Michael Williams, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams and Guy Woodham [37] Against the Motion: Councillors David Bryan, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, Alan Dennison, Jonathan Grimes, David Howlett, Mike James, Rhys Jordan, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Shon Rees, Mike Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Anji Tinley, Iwan Ward, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [19] There were no abstentions RESOLVED (a) That the statutory report of the Director of Resources under Sections 25 and 26 of the Local Government Act 2003 be accepted. (b) The Revenue Estimates for 2024-25, as submitted, be approved. (c) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Budget Setting Council Tax Base) be approved. (d) That a Council Tax increase of 12.5% (Aggregate Council Tax Base) be approved. (e) County Council and Town/Community Councils - That in accordance with Section 34(2) and (3) and 36(1) of the Act, the amount calculated as the Basic Amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in part of the Council's area and in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands be set as detailed in Schedule A4 to this resolution. (f) That in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 the precept of £21,336,782 issued by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed Powys to the County Council for the year 2024-25 in respect of dwellings listed in different valuation bands as follows: Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I £221.35 £258.25 £295.14 £332.03 £405.81 £479.60 £553.38 £664.06 £774.74 (g) That having calculated the aggregate Council Tax in each case of the amounts at (e) and (f) above, in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Act, the amounts of Council Tax for the 2024-25 financial year for each of the categories of dwellings be set as detailed in Schedule B4 to this resolution. (h) That the amounts precepted by Town and Community Councils as listed in Schedule C to this resolution be noted. Schedule A4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1018.45 1188.19 1357.93 1527.67 1867.15 2206.63 2546.12 3055.34 3564.56 Amroth 1026.03 1197.04 1368.04 1539.05 1881.06 2223.07 2565.08 3078.10 3591.12 Angle 1018.51 1188.26 1358.01 1527.76 1867.26 2206.76 2546.27 3055.52 3564.77 Boncath 1018.50 1188.25 1358.00 1527.75 1867.25 2206.75 2546.25 3055.50 3564.75 Brawdy 1016.65 1186.10 1355.54 1524.98 1863.86 2202.75 2541.63 3049.96 3558.29 Burton 1031.95 1203.95 1375.94 1547.93 1891.91 2235.90 2579.88 3095.86 3611.84 Caldey 1007.15 1175.00 1342.86 1510.72 1846.44 2182.15 2517.87 3021.44 3525.01 Camrose 1015.49 1184.73 1353.98 1523.23 1861.73 2200.22 2538.72 3046.46 3554.20 Carew 1030.81 1202.61 1374.41 1546.21 1889.81 2233.41 2577.02 3092.42 3607.82 Cilgerran 1023.59 1194.18 1364.78 1535.38 1876.58 2217.77 2558.97 3070.76 3582.55 Clydau 1019.17 1189.04 1358.90 1528.76 1868.48 2208.21 2547.93 3057.52 3567.11 Clynderwen 1020.15 1190.17 1360.20 1530.22 1870.27 2210.32 2550.37 3060.44 3570.51 Cosheston 1018.55 1188.31 1358.07 1527.83 1867.35 2206.87 2546.38 3055.66 3564.94 Crymych 1020.65 1190.75 1360.86 1530.97 1871.19 2211.40 2551.62 3061.94 3572.26 Cwm Gwaun 1016.27 1185.64 1355.02 1524.40 1863.16 2201.91 2540.67 3048.80 3556.93 Dale 1017.90 1187.55 1357.20 1526.85 1866.15 2205.45 2544.75 3053.70 3562.65 Dinas Cross 1031.80 1203.77 1375.73 1547.70 1891.63 2235.57 2579.50 3095.40 3611.30 East Williamston 1033.81 1206.12 1378.42 1550.72 1895.32 2239.93 2584.53 3101.44 3618.35 Eglwyswrw 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Fishguard & Goodwick 1039.05 1212.22 1385.40 1558.57 1904.92 2251.27 2597.62 3117.14 3636.66 Freystrop 1029.69 1201.31 1372.92 1544.54 1887.77 2231.00 2574.23 3089.08 3603.93 Haverfordwest 1059.65 1236.25 1412.86 1589.47 1942.69 2295.90 2649.12 3178.94 3708.76 Hayscastle 1018.71 1188.50 1358.28 1528.07 1867.64 2207.21 2546.78 3056.14 3565.50 Herbrandston 1032.41 1204.48 1376.55 1548.62 1892.76 2236.90 2581.03 3097.24 3613.45 Hook 1024.28 1194.99 1365.71 1536.42 1877.85 2219.27 2560.70 3072.84 3584.98 Hundleton 1017.75 1187.37 1357.00 1526.62 1865.87 2205.12 2544.37 3053.24 3562.11 Jeffreyston 1028.89 1200.37 1371.85 1543.33 1886.29 2229.25 2572.22 3086.66 3601.10 Johnston 1037.68 1210.63 1383.57 1556.52 1902.41 2248.31 2594.20 3113.04 3631.88 Kilgetty/Begelly 1037.75 1210.70 1383.66 1556.62 1902.54 2248.45 2594.37 3113.24 3632.11 LampeterVelfrey 1014.33 1183.38 1352.44 1521.49 1859.60 2197.71 2535.82 3042.98 3550.14 Lamphey 1021.24 1191.45 1361.65 1531.86 1872.27 2212.69 2553.10 3063.72 3574.34 Letterston 1036.93 1209.76 1382.58 1555.40 1901.04 2246.69 2592.33 3110.80 3629.27 LlanddewiVelfrey 1024.84 1195.65 1366.45 1537.26 1878.87 2220.49 2562.10 3074.52 3586.94 Llandissilio West 1015.82 1185.12 1354.43 1523.73 1862.34 2200.94 2539.55 3047.46 3555.37 Llangwm 1026.72 1197.84 1368.96 1540.08 1882.32 2224.56 2566.80 3080.16 3593.52 Llanrhian 1024.49 1195.23 1365.98 1536.73 1878.23 2219.72 2561.22 3073.46 3585.70 Llanstadwell 1033.82 1206.12 1378.43 1550.73 1895.34 2239.94 2584.55 3101.46 3618.37 Llawhaden 1022.65 1193.09 1363.53 1533.97 1874.85 2215.73 2556.62 3067.94 3579.26 Maenclochog 1033.80 1206.10 1378.40 1550.70 1895.30 2239.90 2584.50 3101.40 3618.30 Manorbier 1026.52 1197.61 1368.69 1539.78 1881.95 2224.13 2566.30 3079.56 3592.82 Manordeifi 1022.56 1192.99 1363.41 1533.84 1874.69 2215.55 2556.40 3067.68 3578.96 Marloes & St Brides 1018.29 1188.01 1357.72 1527.44 1866.87 2206.30 2545.73 3054.88 3564.03 Martletwy 1026.82 1197.96 1369.09 1540.23 1882.50 2224.78 2567.05 3080.46 3593.87 Mathry 1025.51 1196.43 1367.35 1538.27 1880.11 2221.95 2563.78 3076.54 3589.30 Merlins Bridge 1021.82 1192.12 1362.43 1532.73 1873.34 2213.94 2554.55 3065.46 3576.37 Milford Haven 1030.86 1202.67 1374.48 1546.29 1889.91 2233.53 2577.15 3092.58 3608.01 Mynachlogddu 1012.66 1181.44 1350.21 1518.99 1856.54 2194.10 2531.65 3037.98 3544.31 Narberth 1045.73 1220.02 1394.31 1568.60 1917.18 2265.76 2614.33 3137.20 3660.07 Nevern 1029.39 1200.96 1372.52 1544.09 1887.22 2230.35 2573.48 3088.18 3602.88 New Moat 1010.83 1179.31 1347.78 1516.25 1853.19 2190.14 2527.08 3032.50 3537.92 Newport 1023.32 1193.87 1364.43 1534.98 1876.09 2217.19 2558.30 3069.96 3581.62 Neyland 1059.25 1235.80 1412.34 1588.88 1941.96 2295.05 2648.13 3177.76 3707.39 Nolton & Roch 1016.08 1185.43 1354.77 1524.12 1862.81 2201.51 2540.20 3048.24 3556.28 Pembroke 1050.91 1226.07 1401.22 1576.37 1926.67 2276.98 2627.28 3152.74 3678.20 Pembroke Dock 1049.47 1224.38 1399.29 1574.20 1924.02 2273.84 2623.67 3148.40 3673.13 Penally 1026.43 1197.50 1368.57 1539.64 1881.78 2223.92 2566.07 3079.28 3592.49 Pencaer 1023.36 1193.92 1364.48 1535.04 1876.16 2217.28 2558.40 3070.08 3581.76 Puncheston 1022.17 1192.54 1362.90 1533.26 1873.98 2214.71 2555.43 3066.52 3577.61 Rosemarket 1054.61 1230.38 1406.15 1581.92 1933.46 2285.00 2636.53 3163.84 3691.15 Rudbaxton 1016.67 1186.12 1355.56 1525.01 1863.90 2202.79 2541.68 3050.02 3558.36 Saundersfoot 1041.61 1215.22 1388.82 1562.42 1909.62 2256.83 2604.03 3124.84 3645.65 Scleddau 1017.57 1187.16 1356.76 1526.35 1865.54 2204.73 2543.92 3052.70 3561.48 Solva 1043.01 1216.85 1390.68 1564.52 1912.19 2259.86 2607.53 3129.04 3650.55 Spittal 1016.80 1186.27 1355.73 1525.20 1864.13 2203.07 2542.00 3050.40 3558.80 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1029.59 1201.18 1372.78 1544.38 1887.58 2230.77 2573.97 3088.76 3603.55 St Dogmaels 1037.45 1210.35 1383.26 1556.17 1901.99 2247.80 2593.62 3112.34 3631.06 St Florence 1042.48 1216.23 1389.97 1563.72 1911.21 2258.71 2606.20 3127.44 3648.68 St Ishmaels 1021.79 1192.09 1362.39 1532.69 1873.29 2213.89 2554.48 3065.38 3576.28 St Mary Out Liberty 1014.88 1184.03 1353.17 1522.32 1860.61 2198.91 2537.20 3044.64 3552.08 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1018.23 1187.94 1357.64 1527.35 1866.76 2206.17 2545.58 3054.70 3563.82 Templeton 1034.33 1206.71 1379.10 1551.49 1896.27 2241.04 2585.82 3102.98 3620.14 Tenby 1059.65 1236.26 1412.87 1589.48 1942.70 2295.92 2649.13 3178.96 3708.79 The Havens 1023.18 1193.71 1364.24 1534.77 1875.83 2216.89 2557.95 3069.54 3581.13 Tiers Cross 1020.19 1190.22 1360.25 1530.28 1870.34 2210.40 2550.47 3060.56 3570.65 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1018.31 1188.03 1357.75 1527.47 1866.91 2206.35 2545.78 3054.94 3564.10 Walwyns Castle 1020.63 1190.74 1360.84 1530.95 1871.16 2211.37 2551.58 3061.90 3572.22 Wiston 1014.39 1183.46 1352.52 1521.59 1859.72 2197.85 2535.98 3043.18 3550.38 Wolfscastle 1021.96 1192.29 1362.61 1532.94 1873.59 2214.25 2554.90 3065.88 3576.86 Schedule B4 – Town and Community Councils Community Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Band F Band G Band H Band I Ambleston 1239.80 1446.43 1653.07 1859.70 2272.97 2686.23 3099.50 3719.40 4339.30 Amroth 1247.39 1455.28 1663.18 1871.08 2286.88 2702.67 3118.47 3742.16 4365.85 Angle 1239.86 1446.50 1653.15 1859.79 2273.08 2686.36 3099.65 3719.58 4339.51 Boncath 1239.85 1446.50 1653.14 1859.78 2273.06 2686.35 3099.63 3719.56 4339.49 Brawdy 1238.01 1444.34 1650.68 1857.01 2269.68 2682.35 3095.02 3714.02 4333.02 Burton 1253.31 1462.19 1671.08 1879.96 2297.73 2715.50 3133.27 3759.92 4386.57 Caldey 1228.50 1433.25 1638.00 1842.75 2252.25 2661.75 3071.25 3685.50 4299.75 Camrose 1236.84 1442.98 1649.12 1855.26 2267.54 2679.82 3092.10 3710.52 4328.94 Carew 1252.16 1460.85 1669.55 1878.24 2295.63 2713.01 3130.40 3756.48 4382.56 Cilgerran 1244.94 1452.43 1659.92 1867.41 2282.39 2697.37 3112.35 3734.82 4357.29 Clydau 1240.53 1447.28 1654.04 1860.79 2274.30 2687.81 3101.32 3721.58 4341.84 Clynderwen 1241.50 1448.42 1655.33 1862.25 2276.08 2689.92 3103.75 3724.50 4345.25 Cosheston 1239.91 1446.56 1653.21 1859.86 2273.16 2686.46 3099.77 3719.72 4339.67 Crymych 1242.00 1449.00 1656.00 1863.00 2277.00 2691.00 3105.00 3726.00 4347.00 Cwm Gwaun 1237.62 1443.89 1650.16 1856.43 2268.97 2681.51 3094.05 3712.86 4331.67 Dale 1239.25 1445.80 1652.34 1858.88 2271.96 2685.05 3098.13 3717.76 4337.39 Dinas Cross 1253.15 1462.01 1670.87 1879.73 2297.45 2715.17 3132.88 3759.46 4386.04 East Williamston 1255.17 1464.36 1673.56 1882.75 2301.14 2719.53 3137.92 3765.50 4393.08 Eglwyswrw 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Fishguard & Goodwick 1260.40 1470.47 1680.53 1890.60 2310.73 2730.87 3151.00 3781.20 4411.40 Freystrop 1251.05 1459.55 1668.06 1876.57 2293.59 2710.60 3127.62 3753.14 4378.66 Haverfordwest 1281.00 1494.50 1708.00 1921.50 2348.50 2775.50 3202.50 3843.00 4483.50 Hayscastle 1240.07 1446.74 1653.42 1860.10 2273.46 2686.81 3100.17 3720.20 4340.23 Herbrandston 1253.77 1462.73 1671.69 1880.65 2298.57 2716.49 3134.42 3761.30 4388.18 Hook 1245.63 1453.24 1660.84 1868.45 2283.66 2698.87 3114.08 3736.90 4359.72 Hundleton 1239.10 1445.62 1652.13 1858.65 2271.68 2684.72 3097.75 3717.30 4336.85 Jeffreyston 1250.24 1458.61 1666.99 1875.36 2292.11 2708.85 3125.60 3750.72 4375.84 Johnston 1259.03 1468.87 1678.71 1888.55 2308.23 2727.91 3147.58 3777.10 4406.62 Kilgetty/Begelly 1259.10 1468.95 1678.80 1888.65 2308.35 2728.05 3147.75 3777.30 4406.85 LampeterVelfrey 1235.68 1441.63 1647.57 1853.52 2265.41 2677.31 3089.20 3707.04 4324.88 Lamphey 1242.59 1449.69 1656.79 1863.89 2278.09 2692.29 3106.48 3727.78 4349.08 Letterston 1258.29 1468.00 1677.72 1887.43 2306.86 2726.29 3145.72 3774.86 4404.00 LlanddewiVelfrey 1246.19 1453.89 1661.59 1869.29 2284.69 2700.09 3115.48 3738.58 4361.68 Llandissilio West 1237.17 1443.37 1649.56 1855.76 2268.15 2680.54 3092.93 3711.52 4330.11 Llangwm 1248.07 1456.09 1664.10 1872.11 2288.13 2704.16 3120.18 3744.22 4368.26 Llanrhian 1245.84 1453.48 1661.12 1868.76 2284.04 2699.32 3114.60 3737.52 4360.44 Llanstadwell 1255.17 1464.37 1673.56 1882.76 2301.15 2719.54 3137.93 3765.52 4393.11 Llawhaden 1244.00 1451.33 1658.67 1866.00 2280.67 2695.33 3110.00 3732.00 4354.00 Maenclochog 1255.15 1464.35 1673.54 1882.73 2301.11 2719.50 3137.88 3765.46 4393.04 Manorbier 1247.87 1455.85 1663.83 1871.81 2287.77 2703.73 3119.68 3743.62 4367.56 Manordeifi 1243.91 1451.23 1658.55 1865.87 2280.51 2695.15 3109.78 3731.74 4353.70 Marloes & St Brides 1239.65 1446.25 1652.86 1859.47 2272.69 2685.90 3099.12 3718.94 4338.76 Martletwy 1248.17 1456.20 1664.23 1872.26 2288.32 2704.38 3120.43 3744.52 4368.61 Mathry 1246.87 1454.68 1662.49 1870.30 2285.92 2701.54 3117.17 3740.60 4364.03 Merlins Bridge 1243.17 1450.37 1657.56 1864.76 2279.15 2693.54 3107.93 3729.52 4351.11 Milford Haven 1252.21 1460.92 1669.62 1878.32 2295.72 2713.13 3130.53 3756.64 4382.75 Mynachlogddu 1234.01 1439.68 1645.35 1851.02 2262.36 2673.70 3085.03 3702.04 4319.05 Narberth 1267.09 1478.27 1689.45 1900.63 2322.99 2745.35 3167.72 3801.26 4434.80 Nevern 1250.75 1459.20 1667.66 1876.12 2293.04 2709.95 3126.87 3752.24 4377.61 New Moat 1232.19 1437.55 1642.92 1848.28 2259.01 2669.74 3080.47 3696.56 4312.65 Newport 1244.67 1452.12 1659.56 1867.01 2281.90 2696.79 3111.68 3734.02 4356.36 Neyland 1280.61 1494.04 1707.48 1920.91 2347.78 2774.65 3201.52 3841.82 4482.12 Nolton & Roch 1237.43 1443.67 1649.91 1856.15 2268.63 2681.11 3093.58 3712.30 4331.02 Pembroke 1272.27 1484.31 1696.36 1908.40 2332.49 2756.58 3180.67 3816.80 4452.93 Pembroke Dock 1270.82 1482.62 1694.43 1906.23 2329.84 2753.44 3177.05 3812.46 4447.87 Penally 1247.78 1455.74 1663.71 1871.67 2287.60 2703.52 3119.45 3743.34 4367.23 Pencaer 1244.71 1452.17 1659.62 1867.07 2281.97 2696.88 3111.78 3734.14 4356.50 Puncheston 1243.53 1450.78 1658.04 1865.29 2279.80 2694.31 3108.82 3730.58 4352.34 Rosemarket 1275.97 1488.63 1701.29 1913.95 2339.27 2764.59 3189.92 3827.90 4465.88 Rudbaxton 1238.03 1444.36 1650.70 1857.04 2269.72 2682.39 3095.07 3714.08 4333.09 Saundersfoot 1262.97 1473.46 1683.96 1894.45 2315.44 2736.43 3157.42 3788.90 4420.38 Scleddau 1238.92 1445.41 1651.89 1858.38 2271.35 2684.33 3097.30 3716.76 4336.22 Solva 1264.37 1475.09 1685.82 1896.55 2318.01 2739.46 3160.92 3793.10 4425.28 Spittal 1238.15 1444.51 1650.87 1857.23 2269.95 2682.67 3095.38 3714.46 4333.54 St Davids & Cathedral Close 1250.94 1459.43 1667.92 1876.41 2293.39 2710.37 3127.35 3752.82 4378.29 St Dogmaels 1258.80 1468.60 1678.40 1888.20 2307.80 2727.40 3147.00 3776.40 4405.80 St Florence 1263.83 1474.47 1685.11 1895.75 2317.03 2738.31 3159.58 3791.50 4423.42 St Ishmaels 1243.15 1450.34 1657.53 1864.72 2279.10 2693.48 3107.87 3729.44 4351.01 St Mary Out Liberty 1236.23 1442.27 1648.31 1854.35 2266.43 2678.51 3090.58 3708.70 4326.82 Stackpole & Castlemartin 1239.59 1446.18 1652.78 1859.38 2272.58 2685.77 3098.97 3718.76 4338.55 Templeton 1255.68 1464.96 1674.24 1883.52 2302.08 2720.64 3139.20 3767.04 4394.88 Tenby 1281.01 1494.51 1708.01 1921.51 2348.51 2775.51 3202.52 3843.02 4483.52 The Havens 1244.53 1451.96 1659.38 1866.80 2281.64 2696.49 3111.33 3733.60 4355.87 Tiers Cross 1241.54 1448.46 1655.39 1862.31 2276.16 2690.00 3103.85 3724.62 4345.39 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 1239.67 1446.28 1652.89 1859.50 2272.72 2685.94 3099.17 3719.00 4338.83 Walwyns Castle 1241.99 1448.98 1655.98 1862.98 2276.98 2690.97 3104.97 3725.96 4346.95 Wiston 1235.75 1441.70 1647.66 1853.62 2265.54 2677.45 3089.37 3707.24 4325.11 Wolfscastle 1243.31 1450.53 1657.75 1864.97 2279.41 2693.85 3108.28 3729.94 4351.60 SCHEDULE C 2024-25 2024-25 Precept Amount Band D Precept Amount Band D Community £ £ Community £ £ Ambleston 2,700.00 16.95 Manordeifi 6,500.00 23.12 Amroth 27,500.00 28.33 Marloes & St Brides 4,231.00 16.72 Angle 4,200.00 17.04 Martletwy 11,250.00 29.51 Boncath 6,800.00 17.03 Mathry 11,000.00 27.55 Brawdy 5,922.00 14.26 Merlins Bridge 17,500.00 22.01 Burton 27,300.00 37.21 Milford Haven 199,815.00 35.57 Caldey 0.00 0.00 Mynachlogddu 2,000.00 8.27 Camrose 12,500.00 12.51 Narberth 83,000.00 57.88 Carew 30,000.00 35.49 Nevern 20,000.00 33.37 Cilgerran 20,000.00 24.66 New Moat 1,200.00 5.53 Clydau 6,326.00 18.04 Newport 33,124.00 24.26 Clynderwen 8,346.95 19.50 Neyland 111,669.80 78.16 Cosheston 7,725.00 17.11 Nolton & Roch 8,020.00 13.40 Crymych 17,000.00 20.25 Pembroke 225,000.00 65.65 Cwm Gwaun 1,921.50 13.68 Pembroke Dock 233,146.00 63.48 Dale 4,200.00 16.13 Penally 16,450.00 28.92 Dinas Cross 25,000.00 36.98 Pencaer 8,000.00 24.32 East Williamston 38,701.20 40.00 Puncheston 5,695.35 22.54 Eglwyswrw 8,000.00 20.23 Rosemarket 16,800.00 71.20 Fishguard & Goodwick 127,070.00 47.85 Rudbaxton 9,000.00 14.29 Freystrop 9,000.00 33.82 Saundersfoot 110,831.09 51.70 Haverfordwest 401,751.00 78.75 Scleddau 7,500.00 15.63 Hayscastle 4,500.00 17.35 Solva 36,500.00 53.80 Herbrandston 7,500.00 37.90 Spittal 3,618.00 14.48 Hook 11,233.20 25.70 St Davids & Cathedral Close 50,000.00 33.66 Hundleton 6,890.00 15.90 St Dogmaels 40,000.00 45.45 Jeffreyston 9,300.00 32.61 St Florence 25,662.00 53.00 Johnston 37,000.00 45.80 St Ishmaels 6,000.00 21.97 Kilgetty/Begelly 53,170.00 45.90 St Mary Out Liberty 4,912.00 11.60 LampeterVelfrey 6,500.00 10.77 Stackpole & Castlemartin 6,300.00 16.63 Lamphey 16,560.00 21.14 Templeton 23,558.00 40.77 Letterston 25,000.00 44.68 Tenby 278,001.53 78.76 LlanddewiVelfrey 5,839.00 26.54 The Havens 27,675.00 24.05 Llandissilio West 3,000.00 13.01 Tiers Cross 5,200.00 19.56 Llangwm 12,314.00 29.36 UzmastonBoulston & Slebech 6,500.00 16.75 Llanrhian 17,000.00 26.01 Walwyns Castle 3,150.00 20.23 Llanstadwell 17,258.48 40.01 Wiston 6,000.00 10.87 Llawhaden 7,500.00 23.25 Wolfscastle 7,234.74 22.22 Maenclochog 15,800.00 39.98 Manorbier 22,450.00 29.06 Total 2,742,821.84
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RESOLVED (a) That the Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28, including the Policy on Borrowing in Advance of Need, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, the Treasury Limits, the Prudential Indicators and Borrowing Requirements be approved, with an effective date of 1 April 2024. (b) That the Annual Investment Strategy for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved.
Council considered a report by Cabinet which outlined the annual Treasury Management Governance Arrangements. Councillor Alec Cormack, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and outlined changes to the arrangements, which included: • That Cabinet, on 6 November 2023 approved the recommendation for use of the Capital financing costs as a proportion of net revenue budget, as the new methodology for providing assurance that Capital financing was affordable. • That a capping level up to a maximum of 5.3% of general fund was recommended and endorsed by Cabinet, and subsequently approved by Council on 14 December 2023. Councillor Cormack highlighted that the Treasury Panel meets quarterly to review the various arrangements, and was extremely reassured by the expertise of the Authority’s internal experts who sit on the Panel, as well as the external members and advisors. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. Councillor Michael John referred to the reporting requirements of the Treasury Management Governance Arrangements, and sought clarification as to whether the report could be scrutinised by Overview and Scrutiny Committees, as opposed to Cabinet. In response, the Director of Resources stated that there was no particular reason why the report was brought before Cabinet, and explained that the report would be fine to go to Overview and Scrutiny Committees in addition to Cabinet. Councillor Cormack stated his support. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Iwan Ward, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [54] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That the Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25 to 2027-28, including the Policy on Borrowing in Advance of Need, the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy, the Treasury Limits, the Prudential Indicators and Borrowing Requirements be approved, with an effective date of 1 April 2024. (b) That the Annual Investment Strategy for 2024-25 to 2027-28 be approved.
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RESOLVED The Statement of Accounts for 2022-23 for the Tenby and District Pool Trust be considered, and approved and signed by the Director of Resources and that the Annual Report 2022-23 be noted.
Council considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined the Annual Report for the Tenby and District Pool Trust for 2022 to 2023. Councillor Alec Cormack, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and stated that the net running costs associated with the operation of the swimming pool were financed by subsidy from the Authority. He explained that the net running costs for 2022 to 2023 was £134,000, an increase from £76,000 in 2021 to 2022. Councillor Cormack commented that during 2022 to 2023, the Leisure Centre continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with business growth and staffing challenges continuing to have an impact on income generation. He highlighted that no COVID hardship fund was received from the Welsh Government. He then went on to outline the net book value of the assets, and stated that as at 31 March 2023, it was £1.666 million, compared to the value of previous year of £1.709 million, due to annual depreciation. He also highlighted that the Statement of Accounts had been audited by an independent examiner. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Joshua Beynon. Councillor Michael Williams sought clarification as to whether the Trust was more eligible for grant funding, by being a Trust. In response, the Director of Resources clarified that it was a charitable Trust and stated that he was unsure about the specific grants that could have been sought, but assumed that all possible available grants had been found by the Head of Cultural, Leisure and Registration Services. Councillor Rhys Jordan stated that he would be more comfortable with the audit being undertaken by an external body that was not associated with the Council, and sought clarification as to whether this could be arranged moving forward. In response, the Director of Resources explained that the Trust was previously audited by Audit Wales, however, they suggested that the Authority should undertake the audit instead. He clarified that it would be possible for an external body to undertake the audit, but it would incur a cost, and therefore he did not recommend it. Councillor Cormack agreed with the Director of Resources. Councillor Phil Kidney questioned why the Trust’s expenditure had increased during 2022 to 2023. In response, Councillor Cormack explained that this was mainly due to salary increases and building repairs undertaken during that year, as outlined on page 437 of the Agenda. Councillor Delme Harries sought clarification as to whether the charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission, and explained that if so, he believed that independent audit would be required, under the rules of the Charity Commission. In response, the Director of Resources confirmed that the Trust was registered with the Charity Commission, and stated that he would look into the matter, but highlighted that it had not been deemed an issue by the Commission. Councillor Williams suggested that further work be done to ascertain whether more grants could be found due to the Trust being registered with the Charity Commission, specifically in relation to the swimming pool, as he believed it to require the most investment. Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member for Resident’s Services, confirmed that this could be looked into as part of the work of the Tenby Swimming Pool Sub-Group, and could be an item for the next Agenda. In regards to the questions put forward by Councillors Jordan and Harries, the Presiding Member stated that, as outlined on page 424 of the Agenda, the Statement of Accounts had been audited by an Independent Examiner and was attached for the consideration and approval of Council. The Independent Examiner’s Report was shown on pages five and six of the Statement of Accounts. He stated that it appeared already to be independently audited. Councillor Jordan highlighted that the report had been signed off by a member of the Audit and Risk Team within the Council, and questioned how an independent auditor could also be part of the Authority, which was also the sole trustee of the Charity Trust. He believed that it was important for members of the public to understand how such processes worked. The Presiding Member highlighted that assurances had been provided and that Officers would look into the matter and refer back to Members in due course. Councillor Aled Thomas questioned point four on page 437 of the Agenda and why the word ‘directly’ had been used. He also sought clarification as to whether the report should be deferred until the May Council meeting, to allow Officers time to come back to Members with more information. The Director of Resources stated that the report did not need to be signed off immediately, but highlighted that the papers did need to be sent to the Charity Commission. In regards to point four, he confirmed that there were no members of staff directly employed at Tenby Pool receiving emoluments in excess of £60,000 per annum. Councillor Alan Dennison questioned whether full time equivalent employees were employed by the Trust or the Authority, and sought clarification as to whether there were any staff indirectly employed at Tenby Pool receiving emoluments in excess of £60,000 per annum. In response, the Director confirmed that no staff were indirectly employed. In regards to the full time equivalent employees, he stated that such level of detail would need to be asked of the Head of Cultural, Leisure and Registration Services. Councillor Paul Miller Moved that the matter be put; Seconded by Councillor Joshua Beynon. The vote for the matter to be put, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [57] Against the Motion: Councillor Iwan Ward [1] There were no abstentions The vote for the Recommendation, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Iwan Ward, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [57] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED The Statement of Accounts for 2022-23 for the Tenby and District Pool Trust be considered, and approved and signed by the Director of Resources and that the Annual Report 2022-23 be noted.
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RESOLVED That the revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding that reflect the changing nature of collaboration between Schools, the Local Authority and Pembrokeshire College, be endorsed prior to approval by Cabinet.
[Councillor Tessa Hodgson previously declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of her sister being employed at Pembrokeshire College and advised that she had a dispensation to speak and vote. At this juncture, Councillor Hodgson corrected her declaration advising that her dispensation had expired, and she therefore left the meeting for this item.] Council considered a report by the Director for Education which outlined the revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the delivery of Post-16 Education in Pembrokeshire. Councillor Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and outlined the background and context of the MOU. He stated that the revised MOU had been consulted upon by School Secondary Head teachers, and was approved by the College Board on 5 December 2023. Councillor Woodham highlighted that the Schools and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered a report by the Director for Education on the revised MOU on 8 February 2024, where the Committee resolved to note the revisions to the MOU, which reflected the changing nature of collaboration between Schools, the Local Authority and Pembrokeshire College. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor David Simpson. Councillor Alan Dennison sought clarification as to whether pass or fail rates had been affected since post-16 education had moved to Pembrokeshire College for various schools. In response, Councillor Woodham stated that a regular analysis had been undertaken over a number of years and reviewed by the A Level Committee, which included the Cabinet Member for Education and Welsh Language, the Director for Education and Councillor Huw Murphy, as the Chair of the Schools and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Councillor Aled Thomas raised concern around the Welsh language and that it may be pushed on to Ysgol Bro Preseli for A Levels by Pembrokeshire College. He suggested that the College should look into adding more Welsh language courses, in order to ensure the language was brought to the south of the County. In response, Councillor Woodham stated that he was on the College Board, as well as the A Level Committee, and that he was committed to developing the Welsh language provision across Pembrokeshire, as well as personally having oversight on the matter. The Director for Education explained that Ysgol Bro Preseli was the provider for post-16 A Level Welsh language provision, and stated that it had been agreed with the College that they would provide tutor support through the medium of Welsh to learners who required it. He also highlighted that the Authority was trying to ensure that the College increased its vocational provision through the medium of Welsh, as it was currently limited. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding that reflect the changing nature of collaboration between Schools, the Local Authority and Pembrokeshire College, be endorsed prior to approval by Cabinet.
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RESOLVED (a) That no changes be made to polling districts. (b) That the polling station for the Portfield ward be moved to the Cricket Club, Haverfordwest. [Councillor Iwan Ward left the meeting at this juncture.]
[The following declarations of a personal interest were made during consideration of this item: Councillor Tony Wilcox by virtue of being the Chair of a hall used as a polling station. Councillor Michele Wiggins by virtue of being a trustee of a hall used as a polling station. Councillor John Cole by virtue of being a trustee of Merlins Bridge Welfare Hall which was used as a polling station. Councillor Bethan Price by virtue of being a City Councillor for St Davids City Hall which was used as a polling station. Councillor Michael James by virtue of being Chair of St Dogmaels Memorial Hall which was used as a polling station. Councillor Delme Harries by virtue of being a trustee of the Smyrna Baptist Chapel, Puncheston which was used as a polling station. Councillor Paul Miller by virtue of being a Director of a Company that owned a building used as a polling station. Councillor Jordan Ryan by virtue of being a Town Councillor of Fishguard Town Council whose building was used as a polling station.] Council considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive which outlined the Polling Districts and Places Review for 2023. Councillor Neil Prior, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Improvement and Communities, introduced the report and stated that due to recent boundary changes, the review ensured alignment with new constituencies before the next general election, and included legal obligations, preparatory work, stakeholder consultations and a public consultation. He highlighted that the report provided detailed appendices which outlined representations received, as well as the Returning Officer's comments. Councillor Neil Prior Moved the Recommendation. Councillor Jacob Williams referred to one of the polling stations in his ward, Woodridge Inn, having changed its name, and suggested that reference to the former name be added to polling cards for the area for clarity. Councillor Pat Davies stated that she hoped a facility could be added to Trecwn, as it was an isolated community. Seconded by Councillor Michelle Bateman. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Vivien Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Michael Williams, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [55] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That no changes be made to polling districts. (b) That the polling station for the Portfield ward be moved to the Cricket Club, Haverfordwest. [Councillor Iwan Ward left the meeting at this juncture.]
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RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Neyland Community School, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
[The Presiding Member reiterated his personal declaration of interest as a Governor of Neyland Community School.] Council considered a report by the Director for Education which outlined the Additional Learning Needs Provision at Neyland Community School. Councillor Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that at the Full Council meeting on 10 November 2023, it was determined that the Director for Education be authorised to undertake statutory consultation on establishing a Learning Resource Centre, for pupils with Complex Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Neyland Community School. He highlighted that the consultation period for this proposal commenced on 17 November 2023, and a total of ten responses were received, with 80% indicating support for the proposal. Councillor Woodham stated that given the strong local support for the proposal, and Estyn’s overall view that it was content with the proposal, the best option was to proceed with implementation.He commented that the proposal represented a positive step in providing such pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum, that was highly differentiated in order to support them in achieving their full potential. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Paul Miller. Councillor Paul Miller stated his support for the implementation of the ALN, and believed it was the right thing to do. Councillor Alan Dennison stated his support, and hoped that it would be possible to staff the centre when it was ready. Councillor Aled Thomas also stated his support for the proposals. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Vivien Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Michael Williams, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [56] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Neyland Community School, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
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RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
Council considered a report by the Director for Education which outlined the Additional Learning Needs Provision at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi. Councillor Guy Woodham, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that at the Full Council meeting on 10 November 2023, it was determined that the Director for Education be authorised to undertake statutory consultation on establishing a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi. He highlighted that the consultation period for this proposal commenced on 17 November 2023, and a total of 16 responses were received, with 93.8% indicating support for the proposal. Councillor Woodham stated that given the strong local support for the proposal, and Estyn’s overall view that it was content with the proposal, the best option was to proceed with implementation.He commented that the proposal represented a positive step in providing such pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum, that was highly differentiated in order to support them in achieving their full potential. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Bethan Price. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [54] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Director for Education be authorised to publish a Statutory Notice to establish a Learning Resource Centre for pupils with Complex Learning Needs and Autistic Spectrum Condition at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, and to implement the proposal if no objections are received.
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RESOLVED That the Pay Policy statement for 2024-25 be approved for publication.
Council considered a report by the Head of HR which outlined the Pay Policy Statement for 2024 to 2025. Councillor Neil Prior, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Improvement and Communities, introduced the report and stated that the Statement had recently been to the Policy and Pre-Decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee, where it was approved. Councillor Prior then drew attention to an intent to consult on a change to the multiplier, under the Local Government Pension Scheme Discretionary Compensation Regulation 6 for implementation in the April 2025/26 Statement, as outlined in paragraph 5.4.1 and Appendix D to the report. Councillor Neil Prior Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Joshua Beynon. Councillor Aled Thomas referred to paragraph 5.3.4 and sought clarification in regards to the salary paid to the Chief Executive as Acting Returning Officer. In response, the Chief Executive stated that he would find out the answer and come back to Councillor Thomas. He explained that the salary was different depending on whether it was a General Election, Police and Crime Commissioner Election or Local Election, and was therefore set by different bodies. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Pat Davies, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Mike James, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Elwyn Morse, Huw Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [55] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Pay Policy statement for 2024-25 be approved for publication.
Council considered excluding the public from the meeting, as the report involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972; and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information. Councillor Tony Wilcox Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Sam Skyrme-Blackhall. Councillor Mike Stoddart stated that he wished to see the matter discussed in open session, but accepted that some elements of the report needed to remain private. Councillor Stoddart then Moved an Amendment as follows: That Council go into private session to consider all items included in the report on agenda item 22 with the exception of the report of the Head of Law and Governance, the letter dated 12 July 2019 from Dyfed Powys Police, and Appendix 2 Paragraphs 1, 2 (first two sentences), 5, 22 (first two sentences) 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 33 (with the redaction of the words "against two individuals") with the remainder of Appendix 2 to be redacted. The Head of Law and Governance raised concern around having the exempt report and appendices in open session, and explained that by allowing the report or any part of the legal advice to be discussed in open session, Council was essentially waiving the legal professional privilege in relation to the whole report. She highlighted that this could be challenged and the entire report would then need to be disclosed, and went on to outline the consequences. Councillor Stoddart stated that he addressed the issue of individuals being named within his proposed Amendment, as he had excluded all paragraphs referring to individuals. The Amendment was Seconded by Councillor John Cole. Councillor Jon Harvey acknowledged the advice of the Head of Law and Governance, but stated that there was an important public interest in the matter, which had been ongoing for some years. He supported the Amendment and believed that as much of the discussion as possible should be had in public session. The Head of Law and Governance wished to emphasise that if the discussion was conducted in public session, Council automatically waived the legal professional privilege, and explained that the entirety of the legal advice could be made public. Councillor Jacob Williams stated that it was Council’s right to waive legal privilege, and highlighted that the matter had been an ongoing issue for many years and believed that holding the discussion in open session would greatly benefit members of the public. He stated his support for the Amendment. Councillor Alan Dennison sought clarification in regards to the process of going into private session. The Head of Law and Governance explained that parts could be discussed carefully in open session, and then the meeting could be moved into private session for the exempt aspects of the report to be discussed. Councillor Alistair Cameron sought further clarification around waiving legal professional privilege. In response, the Head of Law and Governance explained that the legal advice within the report was confidential and highlighted that it could not be partly confidential, and if referred to in any manner, it would automatically become public. She then outlined the consequences and explained that if individuals were mentioned, potential claims could be made against the Authority. Councillor Stoddart stated that it was the ability of Members to maintain or not maintain legal privilege. He believed that the public deserved to hear the full truth of the matter, as outlined in the proposed Amendment, without compromising individuals involved. Councillor Joshua Beynon sought clarification as to whether there would be a financial consequence for waiving the privilege, and whether there was a way to agree, in private session, a new report for the public domain at a later stage. In response, the Head of Law and Governance explained that, if discussed in public, there was a risk of someone who felt they were identified bringing forward a claim. She then explained that if Members considered discussing the matter in public session, but were prepared to maintain privilege in respect of the legal advice, the risk would be lower. Councillor Jamie Adams stated that he did not support the Amendment. Councillor Paul Miller stated that there was a lot of public interest in the matter at the time, and believed that it was owed to members of the public for a final explanation of what occurred. The vote on the Amendment, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion:Councillors Steve Alderman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Vivien Stoddart, Mike Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Michael Williams, Jacob Williams, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [34] Against the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Michelle Bateman, Alistair Cameron, Terry Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Brian Hall, Simon Hancock, Delme Harries, Mike James, Peter Morgan, Huw Murphy, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, Marc Tierney, Anji Tinley and Guy Woodham [17] Abstentions: Councillor John Davies [1] RESOLVED That the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act; and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, with the exception of the report of the Head of Law and Governance, the letter dated 12 July 2019 from Dyfed Powys Police, and Appendix 2 Paragraphs 1, 2 (first two sentences), 5, 22 (first two sentences) 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 33 (with the redaction of the words "against two individuals"), with the remainder of Appendix 2 to be redacted. The vote on the Substantive Motion, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried.
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RESOLVED That the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs, 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act; and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The webcast was paused at this juncture. Having convened in private session in accordance with Paragraphs 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, Council considered the exempt information, with questions answered by the Head of Law and Governance. The webcast was resumed at this juncture. The vote for the Amended Motion, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [50] Abstentions: Councillor Mike James [1] There were no votes against. RESOLVED (a) That the Authority does not pursue a private prosecution with regard to the alleged fraud in the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Commercial Property Grant Scheme (CPGS) at this time. (b) That all copies of agenda reports for, and Minutes of, meetings of the CPGS Working Group, as well as its correspondence with Counsel shall be made available to the Governance and Audit Committee to assist it in its investigation into this issue which has currently been paused. (c) That all copies of witness statements and other documents provided to Counsel by Dyfed-Powys Police, and all other documents obtained as part of the CPGS private prosecution working group process, be retained by Pembrokeshire County Council until such time as its Governance and Audit Committee's investigation is concluded. (d) That the Chief Executive be instructed to write to the Home Secretary, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and the Crown Prosecution Service, to bring their attention to the matter and enclosing the report of the Head of Law and Governance and the appendices relating thereto. [Councillor Di Clements left the meeting at this juncture.]
[Having previously declared a personal and prejudicial interest for this item of business, Councillor Pat Davies left the meeting at this juncture. Councillor Michelle Bateman declared a personal interest during consideration of this item by virtue of a family member being employed by Dyfed Powys Police but had no involvement with any stages of the investigation. Councillor John Davies declared a personal interest by virtue of a close family member being a serving member of Dyfed Powys Police but who was not a serving officer at the time of the investigation. Councillor Michael Williams declared an interest by virtue of a family member being a serving member of Dyfed Powys Police. Councillor Dr Simon Hancock declared an interest by virtue of a family member being a serving member of Dyfed Powys Police.] Council considered a report by the Head of Law and Governance which outlined a matter relating to the Commercial Property Grant Scheme in Pembroke and Pembroke Dock. Councillor Jacob Williams, Chair of the Commercial Property Grant Scheme Working Group, introduced the report and explained the background of the Scheme, which included an Internal Audit Service review, Dyfed Powys Police investigation, the established Working Group, as well as the main issues of the matter. Councillor Williams highlighted that at the most recent meeting of the Working Group, the advice of Counsel was considered, which resulted in the following recommendations for Council to consider: (a) With regard to the alleged fraud in the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Commercial Property Grant Scheme (CPGS) that this Authority does not pursue a private prosecution at this time. (b) That all copies of agenda reports for, and Minutes of, meetings of the CPGS Working Group, as well as its correspondence with Counsel shall be made available to the Governance and Audit Committee to assist it in its investigation into this issue which has currently been paused. (c) That all copies of witness statements and other documents provided to Counsel by Dyfed-Powys Police, and all other documents obtained as part of the CPGS private prosecution working group process, be retained by Pembrokeshire County Council until such time as its Governance and Audit Committee's investigation is concluded. Councillor Williams highlighted that the Governance and Audit Committee would undertake a review of the matter, as the matter was within their remit. Councillor Jacob Williams Moved the Recommendation of the Working Group; Seconded by Councillor Mike Stoddart. Councillor Michael Williams referred to the Barrister’s report and advice given by the previous Monitoring Officer in September 2013, and explained how it contradicted the Barrister’s opinion. He then commented on the police investigation and stated that the outcome was extremely disappointing. Councillor Mike Stoddart urged new Members to read the previous reports regarding the matter for the full detail. He also endorsed the comments made by Councillor Williams. Councillor Paul Miller hoped to learn from this situation and suggested that Members needed to be more willing to ask difficult questions. He commented that Dyfed Powys Police and the Crown Prosecution Service needed to reflect seriously on how effective they were in regards to investigating similar types of crime. Councillor Jamie Adams stated that he had undertaken to review some of the work involved with the grant scheme at the time, but accepted that he should have looked into the matter further. He explained that the information he provided to the Chamber was the information available at the time and was provided in good faith. Councillor Jordan Ryan also commented on the Dyfed Powys Police investigation and the disappointing outcome. Councillor Jacob Williams stated that Councillor Stoddart deserved credit for his work on investigating the matter, and supported his persistence and determination over the years. Councillor John Cole referred to the police investigation and sought clarification as to whether an independent force from outside the area could look into the matter in more detail. He suggested that Police Officers involved may have known the individuals involved. Councillor Miller responded to Councillor Cole’s suggestion and stated that it was too late for a prosecution. He then sought clarification as to whether the report could be sent the Home Secretary. The Head of Law and Governance stated that she was not aware of any matters that would prevent this from being acceptable. Councillor Miller then proposed that the report be sent to the Home Secretary to review. Councillor Huw Murphy suggested that the report be sent to His Majesty’s Inspectorate Constabulary in the first instance, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner. [Councillors Anji Tinley and Thomas Tudor left the meeting at this juncture.] Councillor Williams agreed to incorporate the suggestions within his Motion. He then wished to clarify who would be sending the information. In response, the Chief Executive confirmed he would send the information on behalf of Council. Councillor Alan Dennison highlighted that the Crown Prosecution Service would have made the final decision not to prosecute, not Dyfed Powys Police. Councillor Ryan suggested that the information also be sent to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Councillor Miller partly agreed with the comment made by Councillor Dennison and suggested that the information be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service as well. Councillor Stoddart stated his appreciation for the comments made by Councillor Williams, and stated that it was about getting to the truth of the matter and learning valuable lessons. Council then considered excluding the public from the meeting to consider the exempt information. Councillor Simon Hancock Moved the exclusion of the public; Seconded by Councillor Mike Stoddart. The vote was taken by a show of hands and was carried. RESOLVED That the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs, 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act; and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The webcast was paused at this juncture. Having convened in private session in accordance with Paragraphs 12, 13, 16 and 18 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, Council considered the exempt information, with questions answered by the Head of Law and Governance. The webcast was resumed at this juncture. The vote for the Amended Motion, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors Jamie Adams, Steve Alderman, Michelle Bateman, Joshua Beynon, Maureen Bowen, David Bryan, Alistair Cameron, Aaron Carey, Mark Carter, Di Clements, John Cole, Alec Cormack, John Davies, Alan Dennison, Andrew Edwards, Tim Evans, Jonathan Grimes, Nicola Gwynn, Simon Hancock, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, David Howlett, Michael John, Rhys Jordan, Phil Kidney, Paul Miller, Peter Morgan, Murphy, Bethan Price, Neil Prior, Shon Rees, Jordan Ryan, David Simpson, Rhys Sinnett, Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, Mike Stoddart, Viv Stoddart, Aled Thomas, Vanessa Thomas, Marc Tierney, Thomas Tudor, Michele Wiggins, Tony Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jacob Williams, Michael Williams, Guy Woodham, Simon Wright, Steve Yelland and Danny Young [50] Abstentions: Councillor Mike James [1] There were no votes against. RESOLVED (a) That the Authority does not pursue a private prosecution with regard to the alleged fraud in the Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Commercial Property Grant Scheme (CPGS) at this time. (b) That all copies of agenda reports for, and Minutes of, meetings of the CPGS Working Group, as well as its correspondence with Counsel shall be made available to the Governance and Audit Committee to assist it in its investigation into this issue which has currently been paused. (c) That all copies of witness statements and other documents provided to Counsel by Dyfed-Powys Police, and all other documents obtained as part of the CPGS private prosecution working group process, be retained by Pembrokeshire County Council until such time as its Governance and Audit Committee's investigation is concluded. (d) That the Chief Executive be instructed to write to the Home Secretary, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, the Independent Police Complaints Commission and the Crown Prosecution Service, to bring their attention to the matter and enclosing the report of the Head of Law and Governance and the appendices relating thereto. [Councillor Di Clements left the meeting at this juncture.]
Councillor Michelle Bateman, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Aled Thomas prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: To ask the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations the number of council housing stock properties that have been "Void" for 2 years, 3 years, 4 years and 5 years or more. In response, Councillor Bateman confirmed that there were 16 ‘void’ properties for two years, one single property and one fire damaged block of flats for three years, four properties for four years and two ‘void’ properties for five or more years. Regarding the block of flats, Councillor Bateman confirmed that these were planned for refurbishment, and this will be done using Welsh Government Capital Funding. Following a supplementary from Councillor Thomas on empty property tax, Councillor Bateman confirmed that the Council was paying empty property tax on the ‘void’ properties.
Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Huw Murphy prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Pembrokeshire County Council Cabinet on November 6th, 2023, approved a decision to cease what had previously been a successful free Christmas Tree collection service and introduced a fee of £5 per tree collection charge "to ensure cost recovery of collection costs." The decision to introduce a £5 fee to collect Christmas Trees was subject of an unsuccessful call-in to the Services O&S Committee held on November 20th, 2023. Could Council be now provided with the number of Christmas Trees collected in December 2023 and January 2024 following the introduction of the £5 collection fee? In response, Councillor Sinnett stated that 910 trees were collected from 870 households across Pembrokeshire. He confirmed there was a green waste tonnage drop from 16.4 tonnes to 7.1 tonnes from the previous year for collected tree waste but there was an increase in garden waste at the recycling centres where the trees could be disposed of for free.
Councillor David Simpson, Leader, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Huw Murphy prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Would the Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council agree to the raising of the Falkland Islands flag on June 14th, 2024, outside County Hall? June 14th is Liberation Day within the Falkland Islands to celebrate the return of democratic rule following an illegal military occupation by Argentina. The restoration of democracy to the Falkland Islands on June 14th, 1982, ultimately returned democratic rule to Argentina. The purpose of raising the Falklands flag at County Hall on June 14th is to remind us of the ultimate sacrifice made by 255 service personnel serving our Country during the Falklands war. Poignantly 22 of those lost in the conflict were serving on HMS Ardent, a Royal Navy destroyer sunk on May 22nd 1982. HMS Ardent has a close association with the County of Pembrokeshire through its affiliation with Milford Haven. The raising of the Falklands flag at County Hall will have great resonance for the town of Milford Haven and for members of the HMS Ardent association, in that their service many years ago is still remembered. In response, Councillor Simpson suggested that the Council needed a policy for flag raising requests as each flag could be interpreted differently. As this request could lead to further requests, Councillor Simpson said that a clear consistent approach was needed. Councillor Simpson concluded that this item would go to the Policy & Pre-Decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee to agree a future policy for flag flying requests or for County Hall to be lit up. This will then be presented to Full Council in May 2023. [Councillor Aaron Carey left at this juncture]
Councillor Tessa Hodgson, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Alan Dennison prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Does the Cabinet Member for Social Care & Safeguarding share my concern that the closure of 2 Learning Disability Day Centres would have a massive detrimental impact on the socially isolated, frail and elderly in the community and also their carers and will she review alternative options in order to prevent these closures? In response, Councillor Hodgson stated that this centre was a ‘red two’ saving with the economic pressures that the Council faced. Any closures of centres would be subject to consultation with families and service users. Councillor Hodgson confirmed that the third sector would be worked with to maximise these consultations. She continued that there would be an assessment of care needs undertaken by the Adult Social Care Team to ensure that alternative arrangements were included within care plans to meet the needs of individuals. Alternative options would be provided on individual bases. Councillor Hodgson said that those who used the day centres had informed officers that building-based services were not always their preferred option. Many wanted to stay within their community and enjoy existing social networks and community activities. This was not always offered under the present centre model. Regarding staff, Councillor Hodgson stated that those employed at the day centres would have opportunities for alternative employment and will be instrumental in supporting people to stay within their own communities if the centres closed. Since Covid-19, she noted that numbers for the centres had dropped from 127 learning disabled users using the centres to 69 and 207 older users to 76. Pembrokeshire had nationally recognised good practices with alternative options to conventional day centres. Councillor Hodgson said these will be enhanced if day centres were closed. She continued that the Supported Employment Programme developed had increased its offer over the last five years and provided people with work-based support, volunteering and employment as an alternative to traditional day services. Councillor Hodgson stated that this approach provided the support traditional services had and allowed users a better sense of inclusion within their community with “social enterprise” style opportunities. Users accessing the support were aged 16 – 80 and the service offered opportunities to engage in activities like admin, social media, catering, retail, craft industries, carpentry, grounds maintenance, digital design and woodland management. Councillor Hodgson noted that the Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee undertook visits to these services and Members were impressed by what they saw. Regarding the Day Opportunity Services, Councillor Hodgson said that they were engaging with local businesses in South Pembrokeshire to support a person-centred approach through a digital platform which was developed to support users to book their own activities but face to face booking was available too. There were 25 local businesses on or will be on the platform. She continued that the service will extend to North Pembrokeshire in April 2024. 59 people were using the Day Opportunities Service and did activities ranging from surf boarding and outdoor pursuits to coffee and cake mornings within local tea shops. Councillor Hodgson concluded that Adult Services was committed to recognising the barriers that made life harder for disabled people and offer disabled people more independence, choice and control. The Council did not have a statutory obligation to provide building-based day centres but it did have a responsibility to provide or arrange provision of a range of preventative services to enable people to live their lives as independently as possible.
Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Alan Dennison prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Does the Cabinet Member for Residents' Services share my concern that closing the Waste Recycle centre in St Davids is inconsistent with this Council’s ambition to become greener as residents of St Davids and surrounding areas would have to travel 22 miles to dispose of their waste at the Fishguard WRC or over 30 miles round trip to Haverfordwest WRC and will he explore further non greener areas in which to make savings? In response, Councillor Sinnett stated that no decision had been made to close St Davids waste recycling centre. He concurred with Councillor Dennison’s view that from a travel or recycling performance perspective, closing the site would be inconsistent with the Council’s Environmental ambitions. However, Councillor Sinnett noted that if the facility was removed, it would not impact the statutory duty of the Council with providing recycling centres as it operated six centres cross-county (Crane Cross, Hermon, Manorowen, St Davids, Waterloo and Winsel). By comparison, Carmarthenshire had four recycling centres for a larger area. Over the last two decades, Councillor Sinnett said that there had been an increase in recycling services provided kerbside, in line with the Welsh Government’s Collection Blueprint. The Council was in the process of implementing a source segregated recycling service for trade customers in line with the Workplace Recycling Regulations; these Welsh Government regulations come into force in April 2024. He was proud to say that Pembrokeshire was one of the top recycling Authorities in Wales and the UK. With regards to further non greener savings options, Councillor Sinnett concluded that there was little that could be altered that would not have a significant impact on the service received by residents or result in a failure of the Council’s statutory duties which would incur financial penalties from Welsh Government. In response to a supplementary from Councillor Dennison regarding the contradiction with the comments made and an online post, Councillor Sinnett stated that they carried out a data analysis for users of the facility which included miles travelled, capital infrastructure and maintenance costs. The local member and community was met with, and it was agreed that the provision of recycling centres will be referred to the Policy and Pre-Decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee to assess the potential for additional support from the local community.
Councillor Alec Cormack, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Alan Dennison prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Can the Cabinet member for Finance advise what the annual return in pounds, this Council has received to date in exchange for its loan of £678k to Neyland CIC in 2019? In response, Councillor Cormack stated that a capital investment had been made to the Neyland Community Interest Company and not a centre. The investment had no monetary return. He concluded that the annual return to the Council was a library facility within the building and occupation rights for the Council to use the building until 2069. In response to a supplementary from Councillor Dennison, Councillor Cormack agreed to discuss this outside of the meeting and clarified that the investment was for £678,000.
Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Rhys Jordan prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Could the Cabinet Member for Resident Services inform members of the number of flooding or storm damage incidents that have closed the Newgale coastal road in the past 12 months? Secondly, could we be updated on the latest cost estimates for the Newgale Coastal Adaptation Project? In response, Councillor Sinnett confirmed that there had been no flooding issues in Newgale over the last 12 months or in 2023, 2021 and 2019. There were two in 2022 and 2020 and one each year from 2015 to 2018. In 2014, Councillor Sinnett noted that there were two flooded properties, extended road closures for over two weeks, and a bus was swept off the main road by water. Regarding the Coastal Road Adaptation Scheme, Councillor Sinnett stated that in 2017, the estimated cost was £19 million at the pre-design stage. Further costings would be done in the future to take inflation into account as well as overall affordability, additional requirements of coastal adaptation, active travel and a high standard of environmental mitigation. In response to a supplementary from Councillor Jordan on the alternative scheme proposed by residents, Councillor Sinnett confirmed that he was aware of this scheme and local residents would need to be engaged with more. He concluded that they were working to the proposals that were still extant within the Shoreline Management Plan which used the Resilient Roads Fund to complete the alternative route.
Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Rhys Jordan prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Could the Cabinet Member for Resident Services inform members whether the recurrent flooding on the B4318 at Gumfreston, which leads to continual road closures and significant disruption for local residents, is being treated as a priority? In response, Councillor Sinnett stated that from an operational perspective, all floods in the area were dealt with promptly. There had been follow up considerations to the matters from a strategic perspective, and the location had previously been reviewed. Councillor Sinnett continued that the B4318 county road between Gumfreston and Marsh Road was prone to seasonal flooding and that in 2011 a report was commissioned to investigate the causes and frequency of flooding and establish the feasibility of carrying out remedial or improvement works. At the time, Councillor Sinnett noted that the estimated cost of improvement works to realign or raise the road was around £4.5 million which would likely be over £6 million at the time of the meeting. There was insufficient funding at that time to progress the major scheme, therefore, a remote flood monitoring apparatus was designed and installed with variable message warning and closure signs. He continued that the system had not been working consistently so it was operated manually. It was proposed that new depth gauges would be installed soon with consideration given to updated and additional signs, and gating if funding was available. As part of the review of the January 2024 flooding and closure of Kiln Park, Councillor Sinnett stated that the provision of a temporary bridge was investigated but this would have cost over £1 million and need substantial engineering works to form bridge footings / abutments and would need big cranes to install. A temporary bridge to span the longer flooded section of road at Gumfreston would cost over £2 million with the associated road strengthening and cost of installation and removal. Councillor Jordan requested that officers improve their communication with road closures as his residents often were not aware when roads were closed, or diversions were in place. Councillor Sinnett agreed to organise a meeting between himself, Councillors Jordan and Skyrme-Blackhall and the Head of Environment and Infrastructure to discuss this.
Councillor Paul Miller, the relevant Cabinet Member, responded to a question submitted by Councillor Mike Stoddart prior to the meeting in accordance with the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 4.10 as follows: Following the failure of Broadband Partners, can the relevant cabinet member update the Council on the situation with regard to the roll-out of fibre-optic broadband to the rural areas around Milford Haven? In response, Councillor Miller stated that Broadway Partners went into administration in May 2023, and they were bought out by a company called Voneus. Voneus was only willing to take on 12 out of 29 projects that Broadway Partners planned to do. Regarding the digital programme ran by the Council, Councillor Miller said that in 2019, 5% of Pembrokeshire had access to fibre-based technology and this rose to 48% in 2024. This work was made possible due to commercial investments made by Ogi Broadband who invested in over 8000 properties in Milford Haven and Hakin. He continued that Broadway Partners had finished this work in Dale and most of Herbrandston but some rural areas of Milford Haven would have been missed. Councillor Miller noted that the Council was working with Building Digital UK on prospective voucher projects and there was the procurement being undertaken nationally to meet Central Government's commitment of nationwide coverage by 2030. He concluded that work was being done with Voneus to ensure maximum rollout coverage. In response to the supplementary from Councillor Stoddart regarding Liddeston, Councillor Miller agreed to find out and confirm the plans for broadband provision in Liddeston and the Milford Haven area via email.
A Notice of Motion was submitted by the Labour Group in the following terms: The publication of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, aims to make Wales an Anti-Racist Nation with the purpose to collectively make a significant change to the lives of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people. Pembrokeshire County Council recognises the importance of fostering an inclusive and anti-racist community that values diversity and promotes equality. Recent events have highlighted the need for proactive measures to address racism and ensure that our community remains a welcoming and safe space for all residents. As such the Labour Group on Pembrokeshire County Council wishes to put forward the following: Notice of Motion: “Anti-Racist Pembrokeshire County Council Action Plan” Pembrokeshire County Council reaffirms its commitment to promoting anti-racism and fostering an inclusive environment within Pembrokeshire and Wales. The council will actively work to eliminate racial discrimination and prejudice, both within its own operations and in the wider community. Pembrokeshire County Council will collaborate with local organisations, community leaders, and residents to develop and implement anti-racist initiatives and programmes. Pembrokeshire County Council will review and strengthen existing policies to ensure they are inclusive and address any systemic issues that may contribute to racial disparities. The Council will provide anti-racism training for staff, elected officials, and community leaders to raise awareness and promote cultural competence. We will establish a working group dedicated to monitoring and addressing issues related to racism, with regular updates provided to the council. The Council commits to engaging with the community to listen to the experiences and concerns of residents affected by racism and to take appropriate actions to address these concerns. The Council will celebrate diversity and promote cultural awareness through events, education, and community engagement initiatives. Conclusion: This motion reflects Pembrokeshire County Council’s commitment to building a more inclusive and anti-racist community. By taking these steps, we aim to foster understanding, unity, and equality for all residents in Pembrokeshire. Upon the terms of Council Procedure Rule 4.19.6, the Motion having been Moved by Councillor Simon Hancock; Seconded by Councillor John Harvey then stood referred to the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee. [Amended by Minute 4 of Council – 9 May 2024] The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried.
A Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Huw Murphy in the following terms: Barclays Bank recently announced that they are closing their last remaining branch in Pembrokeshire in 2024 (Haverfordwest) in what they claim is an effort at “rightsizing” their headcount. Therefore, this Notice of Motion is a request that Pembrokeshire County Council review its banking arrangements with Barclays and look towards a new banking arrangement with a bank that still retains a physical footprint and therefore a commitment to the County of Pembrokeshire. The loss of many banking facilities within Pembrokeshire over recent years has had a detrimental impact on many town centres such as Tenby, St David's, Fishguard, Milford Haven, Narberth, Newport and Pembroke and Pembroke Dock and will soon impact Haverfordwest with the loss of Barclays bank to the town. The loss of these banks not only impacts upon town centres and businesses but also disproportionately impacts the elderly who are less likely to embrace on-line banking options & also results in the loss of well-paid and secure employment in a County that can ill afford to lose such jobs and career opportunities for our young who may wish to enter a career in the banking/finance industry without having to re-locate out of Pembrokeshire. Upon the terms of Council Procedure Rule 4.19.6, the Motion having been Moved by Councillor Alan Dennison; Seconded by Councillor Huw Murphy then stood referred to Cabinet. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried.
A Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Rhys Jordan in the following terms: Introduction of Annual Permit Scheme for Community Nurses and Carers - To enable Community Nurses and Carers to deliver uninterrupted care to their patients without the fear of incurring "Fixed Penalty Notices" by allowing them to park in designated resident and loading areas for a period of up to one hour whilst on duty. Upon the terms of Council Procedure Rule 4.19.6, the Motion having been Moved by Councillor Alan Dennison; Seconded by Councillor Joshua Beynon then stood referred to Cabinet. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried.
A Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Viv Stoddart in the following terms: That Pembrokeshire County Council review the booking system for the county's Waste Recycling Centres to consider how to make access to the facilities more user friendly. Upon the terms of Council Procedure Rule 4.19.6, the Motion having been Moved by Councillor Rhys Jordan; Seconded by Councillor Delme Harries then stood referred to Cabinet. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried.
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