To Sign as a Correct Record the Decision Record of the Meeting Held on the 28 January, 2026
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 28th January, 2026 be signed as a correct record.
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RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 28th January, 2026 be signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED pursuant to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information)(Variation)(Wales) Order 2007 that the following items were not for publication as the reports contained exempt information as defined in Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the updated Corporate CCTV Policy.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the explanation for the non-submission be noted.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the list of forthcoming items for the 12 May 2026 meeting be noted. The Chair also reported an informal meeting on 17 April 2026 to develop the 2026/27 Forward Work Plan.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the report be received.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the report be received. It also agreed that further information on Estyn's recommendations be circulated to the Committee.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the report be received.
Decided: The Committee unanimously agreed that the report be received.
Decided: The committee recommended improving the presentation and explanation of the data where possible, so that it is more accessible to the general public. It also recommended receiving the report in a seminar or workshop format in future, rather than as a formal report.
Decided: The minute records no decision on the proposals. The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations on the way forward.
Decided: The minute records no decision on the proposals. The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations on the way forward.
Decided: The minute records no decision on the proposals. The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations on the way forward.
Decided: The minute records no decision on the proposals. The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations on the way forward.
RESOLVED That the updates to the Action Log be noted. [Councillor Tom Tudor joined the meeting at this juncture.]
Decided: The Committee noted the forward work programme with two additions: a review of the procurement process, and Manorbier School insurance cover. It also agreed to hold a planning meeting on the programme.
Decided: The Committee noted the quarter 3 budget monitoring report for 2025-26.
Decided: The Committee noted the performance report. It also agreed a referral to the Schools and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee to review the number of children in elective home education since December 2025. A referral asks another committee to look at an issue.
Decided: The Committee noted the Partnerships Panel update.
Decided: The Committee noted the situation update.
AGREED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decided: The Cabinet decided to adopt Option 2 for the catchment area review. The minute does not say what Option 2 involves.
Decided: The Committee agreed to recommend that the admissions policy be accepted (Option 1).
Decided: The Committee agreed that the Forward Work Programme be accepted.
Decided: The Committee agreed to recommend that the report be accepted as provided (Option 1).
Decided: The Committee agreed to note the draft programme, subject to three items: an update on dementia services, a presentation on fostering services, and a presentation on the youth service in November 2026.
Decided: The Committee agreed to note the report and the levels of activity for children looked after. It recommended that Cabinet write to the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and Hywel Dda University Health Board about the shortage of dentistry services.
Decided: The Committee agreed to note the report.
Decided: The Committee agreed to recommend that Cabinet approve a 12-week public consultation on the draft policy, from 8 May to 31 July 2026. It also agreed that the draft policy and the consultation feedback come back to the Scrutiny Committee before final adoption. It asked Cabinet to consider training or resources for Elected Members on handling challenging behaviour in the community.
Decided: The Committee agreed to note the report.