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RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: • To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. • Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon. County Councillor Raiff Devlin returned to the meeting.
RESOLVED that LDP Annual Monitoring Report 2025 be approved for submission to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2025 in accordance with the relevant legislation, and publication on the Council’s website.
RESOLVED 1. To agree to commission the WLGA for the purpose of supporting Powys County Council in undertaking its first Panel Performance Assessment. 2. To confirm the revised Panel Performance Assessment date of 21st to 24th April 2026. 3. To approve the draft revised approach to undertaking the Panel Performance Assessment as set out in Appendix B of the report and are satisfied that this will allow the Council to meet its duties under Part 6, Chapter 1 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. 4. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leader, and Deputy Leader to take time-sensitive decisions to commence with immediate effect following approval by the Cabinet. 5. That communications be issued regarding the PPA both internally and externally, using appropriate channels such as media, social media and the Council’s website.
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet acknowledge the changing environment in which our plans are being developed and agree with the revised assumptions that are being used to support the development of the MTFS; and that work will continue to update and refresh the MTFP as appropriate. 2. That Cabinet agree that the Senior Leadership Team continue to work with the relevant Portfolio Cabinet Member(s) to identify potential savings to assist in addressing the indicative budget gap across the period of the Medium-Term Financial Plan. 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, the authority to implement any saving proposal in advance of 2026/27 where no policy recommendation is required. 4. That this report is presented to Finance Panel for their scrutiny and feedback into the wider budget process. 5. That work continues with the Budget Advisory Group to draw in cross party views and engagement.
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 category 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED 1. to approve the purchase of commercial land in Newtown, for the sum reported. 2. That the report remains confidential until the land acquisition has been completed.
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor Jackie Charlton and the Chief Executive. DOCVARIABLE "MembersExcusesShortRoleList" \* MERGEFORMAT
The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 23rd September 2025 as a correct record.
County Councillor Raiff Devlin declared a personal and prejudicial interest in item 5 Consultation Report - Transformation Proposals for Ysgol Calon Cymru and Builth Wells C.P. School.
This item was deferred to 21st October.
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RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: • To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. • Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon. County Councillor Raiff Devlin returned to the meeting.
County Councillor Raiff Devlin left the meeting for this item having declared an interest. Cabinet considered a proposal to commence the statutory process • To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. • Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon. The report set out the case for change noting the large number of surplus places across the school particularly on the Cradoc campus, the fall and projected fall in pupil numbers and the maintenance backlog. The report noted the additional steps outlined in the School Organisation Code that would be undertaken as the Cradoc campus is in a rural location even though Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan is not listed as a rural school. The Leader acknowledged the correspondence received by the Cabinet from members of the public which had been read and forwarded to the School Transformation team for response. County Councillor Iain McIntosh spoke as the local member to ask the Cabinet not to proceed with the proposal. He questioned the true capacity of the school which he had calculated at 128 pupils. Councillor McIntosh argued that the fall off in pupil numbers had been caused by previous decisions affecting the school and reduction in wrap around services such as the breakfast and after school club. Officers advised Cabinet that even if Councillor McIntosh’s figures on the true capacity of the school were correct, there would still be a substantial number of surplus places. Officers advised that the breakfast and after school clubs were run by a private provider who had taken the decision to end the service at the Cradoc site. Cabinet sought assurance on comments raised about the safety of the Mount Street campus. Officers advised that the school had a traffic management plan in place and that they were happy for Health and Safety advisers to visit the school to provide assurance on the arrangements. Having considered the report, the comments of the local member and the responses of officers to questions, Cabinet RESOLVED to commence the statutory process on the following proposal: • To make a regulated alteration to reduce the capacity of Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan by closing the school’s Cradoc campus from 31 August 2026. • Pupils currently attending the Cradoc campus to transfer to the school’s other campuses in Brecon. County Councillor Raiff Devlin returned to the meeting.
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RESOLVED that LDP Annual Monitoring Report 2025 be approved for submission to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2025 in accordance with the relevant legislation, and publication on the Council’s website.
Cabinet considered the Powys Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report (AMR 2025) for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 for submission to the Welsh Government and publication on the Council’s website. Cabinet was advised that the AMR 2025 demonstrates that the Adopted LDP was largely continuing to deliver and meet the monitoring targets, pointing to successful policy implementation. Of the 62 monitoring indicators: • 41 are “Green” where the monitoring is on target or completed and the action required is for monitoring to continue. • one is “Blue” where additional Officer training is needed. • one is “Yellow” identifying that further investigation/research is required; • nine are “Amber” suggesting that a Policy Review is required; and • four are “Red” indicating that a Plan Review is required as they relate to the delivery of the strategy. AMR 2025 identifies the remaining six indicators as not applicable or having been superseded during this monitoring year. The four red indicators related to housing completions and Cabinet noted that the Adopted LDP’s dwelling requirement figure of 4,500 new dwellings over the Plan period (2011 – 2026) was unlikely to be achieved. Another area of concern was the under-delivery of allocated housing sites. Cabinet noted that since 2011, a total of 946 affordable homes had been delivered by 31st March 2025, representing 99% of the LDP target of 952 new additional affordable homes. Cabinet noted that the replacement LDP would have strengthened targets for Climate and Nature. RESOLVED that LDP Annual Monitoring Report 2025 be approved for submission to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2025 in accordance with the relevant legislation, and publication on the Council’s website.
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RESOLVED 1. To agree to commission the WLGA for the purpose of supporting Powys County Council in undertaking its first Panel Performance Assessment. 2. To confirm the revised Panel Performance Assessment date of 21st to 24th April 2026. 3. To approve the draft revised approach to undertaking the Panel Performance Assessment as set out in Appendix B of the report and are satisfied that this will allow the Council to meet its duties under Part 6, Chapter 1 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. 4. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leader, and Deputy Leader to take time-sensitive decisions to commence with immediate effect following approval by the Cabinet. 5. That communications be issued regarding the PPA both internally and externally, using appropriate channels such as media, social media and the Council’s website.
Cabinet considered revisions to the approach to be undertaken for the Council’s first Panel Performance Assessment. The revised timeline and milestones detailed in the report would • Align the PPA with strategic planning cycles. • Incorporate key evidence sources such as the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment and Governance Statement. • Inform future strategies including the Corporate Plan and Strategic Equalities Plan. To ensure the process runs smoothly, it was proposed that authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leader, and Deputy Leader to take time-sensitive decisions. RESOLVED 1. To agree to commission the WLGA for the purpose of supporting Powys County Council in undertaking its first Panel Performance Assessment. 2. To confirm the revised Panel Performance Assessment date of 21st to 24th April 2026. 3. To approve the draft revised approach to undertaking the Panel Performance Assessment as set out in Appendix B of the report and are satisfied that this will allow the Council to meet its duties under Part 6, Chapter 1 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021. 4. To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Leader, and Deputy Leader to take time-sensitive decisions to commence with immediate effect following approval by the Cabinet. 5. That communications be issued regarding the PPA both internally and externally, using appropriate channels such as media, social media and the Council’s website.
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RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet acknowledge the changing environment in which our plans are being developed and agree with the revised assumptions that are being used to support the development of the MTFS; and that work will continue to update and refresh the MTFP as appropriate. 2. That Cabinet agree that the Senior Leadership Team continue to work with the relevant Portfolio Cabinet Member(s) to identify potential savings to assist in addressing the indicative budget gap across the period of the Medium-Term Financial Plan. 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, the authority to implement any saving proposal in advance of 2026/27 where no policy recommendation is required. 4. That this report is presented to Finance Panel for their scrutiny and feedback into the wider budget process. 5. That work continues with the Budget Advisory Group to draw in cross party views and engagement.
Cabinet received an update on an update on the latest economic projections and how these influence and impact on the development of the Council’s budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy. The report noted that the budget gap in 2025/26 was projected to be £10.3 million. County Councillor AW Davies presented the recommendations of the Finance Panel. The Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Transformation said that he accepted the four recommendations. It was hoped that work on recommendation 2 would be completed by the end of the week and would be shared with the Finance Panel. The Leader noted that the cross party Budget Advisory Group was working on the budget. He noted the costs of financing the capital programme particularly in light of the Council decision to pause sales from the County Farm Estate. He said he would welcome any suggestions from the Finance Panel on how to reduce the budget gap. RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet acknowledge the changing environment in which our plans are being developed and agree with the revised assumptions that are being used to support the development of the MTFS; and that work will continue to update and refresh the MTFP as appropriate. 2. That Cabinet agree that the Senior Leadership Team continue to work with the relevant Portfolio Cabinet Member(s) to identify potential savings to assist in addressing the indicative budget gap across the period of the Medium-Term Financial Plan. 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, the authority to implement any saving proposal in advance of 2026/27 where no policy recommendation is required. 4. That this report is presented to Finance Panel for their scrutiny and feedback into the wider budget process. 5. That work continues with the Budget Advisory Group to draw in cross party views and engagement.
Cabinet received for information the Budget Book for 2025 – 26.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by portfolio holders.
Cabinet noted the forward work programme. County Councillor Matthew Dorrance left the meeting at 12:50 for another meeting.
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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 category 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 category 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
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RESOLVED 1. to approve the purchase of commercial land in Newtown, for the sum reported. 2. That the report remains confidential until the land acquisition has been completed.
Cabinet considered a confidential report on the acquisition of land in Newtown for commercial development. Tribute was paid to the former Cabinet Member for a More Prosperous Powys, County Councillor David Selby, for his work on this, County Councillor James Gibson-Watt for his work as joint chair of the Growing Mid Wales Board in supporting the proposal and the officers of the Economy and Climate service for their work. RESOLVED 1. to approve the purchase of commercial land in Newtown, for the sum reported. 2. That the report remains confidential until the land acquisition has been completed.
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