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RESOLVED to commence the statutory process to close Llandinam C.P. School from 31 August 2026, with pupils to attend their new catchment school
RESOLVED to note the contents of the report and the work being undertaken.
RESOLVED to approve the Powys Sustainable Resources (Waste and Recycling) Strategy.
RESOLVED 1. To approve the Route Criteria and Categorisation proposal as set out in Appendix 1 and its application in Appendix 3 and 4 to this report; 2. To approve Option 2 as the defined level for Winter Service provision; with Tiers 1 and 2 forming the Precautionary network, with Tier 3 as the Community network, with all other Tiers as Ad-hoc Networks. To note, the service will need time to implement this decision, and it will be adopted in the winter season of 25/26. 3. Decisions to amend routes to accommodate future variations, that are within the scope of Route Criteria and Categorisation (within ‘policy’), be delegated to the Head of Service responsible for the Winter Service; for example, should a facility such as a hospital close or open this may change the priority and gritting requirements of that route.
RESOLVED to support the proposal set out in the report as Option Two – to transfer the area of the Berriew Street car park in Welshpool, as detailed in Figure Two: ‘Proposed Council Housing Development - 32 Council-owned Homes, 56 Public Access Car Parking Spaces’ in Appendix One is transferred from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account at a value of £280,000.
RESOLVED 1. that Cabinet acknowledge the development of Powys Council’s first Customer Experience Framework, along with the insights gathered during the public consultation process. 2. that Cabinet approve the Customer Experience Framework which can be found in Appendix 4.
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet notes that the Council has not utilised RIPA in the financial year 2023/24, nor within the calendar year 2024, and the activity undertaken in response to the Commissioner’s report. 2. That Cabinet approves the revised RIPA Policy as set out in Appendix A to the report to take immediate effect.
RESOLVED 1. To note the contents of the report in relation to corporate complaints from November 2022 – October 2023, and November 2023 – October 2024. 2. To acknowledge the contents of the Public Services Ombudsman’s annual letter dated 9th September 2024, in Appendix 7 and to inform the Public Services Ombudsman of the outcome. 3. To agree that the council will: · Continue to engage with the Public Services Ombudsman’s complaints standards work · Undertake a review of the Council’s corporate complaints process to include learning, action planning, reporting, ownership, with intelligence gathered feeding into broader service delivery improvements, and the Customer Experience Framework action planning. · Upon completion of this review, move to a financial year reporting programme.
RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under categories 3 and 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
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The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 24th June 2025 as a correct record.
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RESOLVED to commence the statutory process to close Llandinam C.P. School from 31 August 2026, with pupils to attend their new catchment school
Cabinet considered a proposal to commence the statutory process to close Llandinam C.P. School from 31 August 2026 with Powys-based pupils to transfer to their new catchment school. The Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys set out the case for change and explained that an options appraisal had identified the preferred option to close Llandinam C.P. School, with pupils to attend their new catchment school. He advised that the correspondence he and all members of the Cabinet had received had been read and would be considered as part of the consultation. County Councillor Karl Lewis, spoke as the local Member to oppose the recommendation and to call for other options such as federation to be explored. He referred to the high proportion of ALN and SEN pupils and questioned whether alternative schools could cater for their needs. He also questioned if Caersws and Llanidloes CP Schools had capacity. Cabinet was advised that there was capacity and that there would be support in place for ALN and SEN pupils at receiving schools. Officers also advised that federation had been considered but ruled out and that the issue of ownership of the site raised by Councillor Lewis was not relevant to the decision. Cabinet was further advised that the issue of Little Learning Tree would be looked at as part of the consultation. Having considered the report and the responses of officers to the comments of the local member it was RESOLVED to commence the statutory process to close Llandinam C.P. School from 31 August 2026, with pupils to attend their new catchment school
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RESOLVED to note the contents of the report and the work being undertaken.
Cabinet considered a report on the outturn position on school reserve movements and balances at 31 March 2025, and the school budget plans for 2025-26 as ratified by Governing Bodies and submitted to the authority for the 1 May 2025 deadline. The report noted that the Council had delegated a total of £93.9 million to schools through the funding formula for 2024-25 and that the Schools Funding Formula had been fully funded. The report set out the work being undertaken by schools and the local authority to manage school budgets. The Learning and Skills Scrutiny Committee had made a number of recommendations and the comments of the Chair of the Committee, County Councillor Gwynfor Thomas who, whilst recognising the overall improvement, had noted that the projections were a cause for concern and a risk to the authority were reported. RESOLVED to note the contents of the report and the work being undertaken.
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RESOLVED to approve the Powys Sustainable Resources (Waste and Recycling) Strategy.
Cabinet considered the Powys Sustainable Resources (Waste and Recycling) Strategy following the 12-week engagement exercise which was undertaken between 10th January and 4th April 2025. Feedback from the engagement exercise demonstrated overall support for the aims of the Strategy and would be used when taking forward any initiatives. The Powys Sustainable Resource (Waste and Recycling) Strategy would provide a clear direction for the Council to reach statutory targets, comply with all existing and upcoming legislation and contribute to developing the circular economy. County Councillor Angela Davies, Chair of the ERC Scrutiny Committee, advised that the Committee had not made any recommendations and had been content with the proposals and the way in which the engagement exercise had been conducted. The Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys confirmed that there was nothing in the proposals about a 4 week residual waste collection and that such a change would require a separate consultation. RESOLVED to approve the Powys Sustainable Resources (Waste and Recycling) Strategy.
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RESOLVED 1. To approve the Route Criteria and Categorisation proposal as set out in Appendix 1 and its application in Appendix 3 and 4 to this report; 2. To approve Option 2 as the defined level for Winter Service provision; with Tiers 1 and 2 forming the Precautionary network, with Tier 3 as the Community network, with all other Tiers as Ad-hoc Networks. To note, the service will need time to implement this decision, and it will be adopted in the winter season of 25/26. 3. Decisions to amend routes to accommodate future variations, that are within the scope of Route Criteria and Categorisation (within ‘policy’), be delegated to the Head of Service responsible for the Winter Service; for example, should a facility such as a hospital close or open this may change the priority and gritting requirements of that route.
Cabinet considered proposals for winter gritting routes based on a five tier approach to produce a hierarchy that ensures equitable service delivery. The preferred option was Option 2 with Tiers 1 and 2 forming the Precautionary network, with Tier 3 as the Community network, with all other Tiers as Ad-hoc Networks. This would involve the provision of an additional 100 salt bins around the county. County Councillor Angela Davies, Chair of the ERC Scrutiny Committee advised that this was the option favoured by the Committee. The Committee had welcomed the proposed audit of the locations of salt bins and asked that the findings be shared with all members. In response to questions from colleagues, the Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys noted that the proposals formed part of the normal winter maintenance programme and that there were separate arrangements for dealing with heavy snow. RESOLVED 1. To approve the Route Criteria and Categorisation proposal as set out in Appendix 1 and its application in Appendix 3 and 4 to this report; 2. To approve Option 2 as the defined level for Winter Service provision; with Tiers 1 and 2 forming the Precautionary network, with Tier 3 as the Community network, with all other Tiers as Ad-hoc Networks. To note, the service will need time to implement this decision, and it will be adopted in the winter season of 25/26. 3. Decisions to amend routes to accommodate future variations, that are within the scope of Route Criteria and Categorisation (within ‘policy’), be delegated to the Head of Service responsible for the Winter Service; for example, should a facility such as a hospital close or open this may change the priority and gritting requirements of that route.
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RESOLVED to support the proposal set out in the report as Option Two – to transfer the area of the Berriew Street car park in Welshpool, as detailed in Figure Two: ‘Proposed Council Housing Development - 32 Council-owned Homes, 56 Public Access Car Parking Spaces’ in Appendix One is transferred from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account at a value of £280,000.
Cabinet considered a proposal to transfer of a part of Berriew Street carpark in Welshpool from the General Fund (GF) to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to enable the provision of thirty-two new council homes for Powys, at a Social Housing Valuation, as provided for in the Council’s current Corporate Asset Policy (CAP). In presenting the report the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys acknowledged correspondence received from the local Scout group and said that the council would work with them to address their concerns. County Councillor Richard Church speaking as the local member welcomed the proposal which would bring social housing into the heart of Welshpool, County Councillor Angela Davies, Chair of the ERC Scrutiny Committee advised that the Committee had been very supportive of the scheme. Cabinet also welcomed the proposal as a good example of locality working which would act as a stimulus to economic development in the town. RESOLVED to support the proposal set out in the report as Option Two – to transfer the area of the Berriew Street car park in Welshpool, as detailed in Figure Two: ‘Proposed Council Housing Development - 32 Council-owned Homes, 56 Public Access Car Parking Spaces’ in Appendix One is transferred from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account at a value of £280,000.
County Councillor Jackie Charlton, the Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys and County Councillor Jeremy Brignell-Thorp the Cabinet Assistant for the Climate Emergency, presented the Council’s first annual Climate Emergency Annual Report. The report set out the breadth of activity undertaken this year by Council services and officers to address the climate and nature emergency declarations towards the Greener Powys ambitions.
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RESOLVED 1. that Cabinet acknowledge the development of Powys Council’s first Customer Experience Framework, along with the insights gathered during the public consultation process. 2. that Cabinet approve the Customer Experience Framework which can be found in Appendix 4.
Cabinet considered a report which outlined the development of the Council’s first Customer Experience Framework and presented a summary of insights gathered during the public consultation period. The report also includes the final Customer Experience Framework for approval. RESOLVED 1. that Cabinet acknowledge the development of Powys Council’s first Customer Experience Framework, along with the insights gathered during the public consultation process. 2. that Cabinet approve the Customer Experience Framework which can be found in Appendix 4.
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RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet notes that the Council has not utilised RIPA in the financial year 2023/24, nor within the calendar year 2024, and the activity undertaken in response to the Commissioner’s report. 2. That Cabinet approves the revised RIPA Policy as set out in Appendix A to the report to take immediate effect.
Cabinet considered the report on the council’s use of covert surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 200 (RIPA) for 2023-2024. For the financial year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 and from 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2024 the council did not undertake any directed covert surveillance, nor had it authorised the use of a covert human intelligence source. Appended to the report was a revised RIPA policy. RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet notes that the Council has not utilised RIPA in the financial year 2023/24, nor within the calendar year 2024, and the activity undertaken in response to the Commissioner’s report. 2. That Cabinet approves the revised RIPA Policy as set out in Appendix A to the report to take immediate effect.
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RESOLVED 1. To note the contents of the report in relation to corporate complaints from November 2022 – October 2023, and November 2023 – October 2024. 2. To acknowledge the contents of the Public Services Ombudsman’s annual letter dated 9th September 2024, in Appendix 7 and to inform the Public Services Ombudsman of the outcome. 3. To agree that the council will: · Continue to engage with the Public Services Ombudsman’s complaints standards work · Undertake a review of the Council’s corporate complaints process to include learning, action planning, reporting, ownership, with intelligence gathered feeding into broader service delivery improvements, and the Customer Experience Framework action planning. · Upon completion of this review, move to a financial year reporting programme.
Cabinet considered the Corporate Complaints Annual report for the periods November 2022 - October 2023 and November 2023 - October 2024. The report provided details on the numbers of complaints received and a breakdown by service area. The Leader stressed the importance of learning from the complaints received and was pleased to note that from 1st April 2025 investigating officers were required to record the lessons learned and actions needed to prevent similar complaints when responding to complainants. The report also contained the Public Services Ombudsman’s annual letter dated 9th September 2024 in respect of complaints received by them over complaints of maladministration, service failure and alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct for Members. RESOLVED 1. To note the contents of the report in relation to corporate complaints from November 2022 – October 2023, and November 2023 – October 2024. 2. To acknowledge the contents of the Public Services Ombudsman’s annual letter dated 9th September 2024, in Appendix 7 and to inform the Public Services Ombudsman of the outcome. 3. To agree that the council will: · Continue to engage with the Public Services Ombudsman’s complaints standards work · Undertake a review of the Council’s corporate complaints process to include learning, action planning, reporting, ownership, with intelligence gathered feeding into broader service delivery improvements, and the Customer Experience Framework action planning. · Upon completion of this review, move to a financial year reporting programme.
Cabinet considered the Treasury Management end of year report setting out details of the Council’s investment, borrowing and debt. The report also noted that Capital spend in 2024/25 amounted to £72.46 million, representing 95% of the revised Capital budget. The report also highlighted the work of the Debt Working Group in reducing the level of debt owed to the Council.
County Councillor Pete Lewington, chair of the Whistleblowing Working Group presented the recommendations which had been endorsed by the Governance and Audit Committee. The Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer advised that the recommendation to amend Section 22 of the Constitution would require consideration by the Democratic Services Committee and a decision by Council.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by Portfolio Holders since the last meeting.
Cabinet noted the forward work programme.
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RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
Cabinet considered a report on the Strategic Risk Register (SRR). As at the end of Quarter 4 there were twelve risks on the SRR and the report set out the actions being taken to mitigate them. During the quarter, the score from WO0022 on the recruitment and retention of staff had reduced from 16 to 12 reducing the probability from likely to possible. RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
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RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under categories 3 and 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under categories 3 and 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
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RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
Cabinet considered the confidential report on the Strategic Risk Register. RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 4.
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