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Decided: The Committee agreed to note the level of activity within the council. It proposed no recommendations for changes or improvements.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 11th November 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 13 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act (as amended), namely, information relating to a particular individual. Transparency in the conduct of Local Authority business is desirable, however, personal data relating to the conduct and capabilities of individuals will be discussed and considered. Consequently, it is considered the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs and the public interest in disclosing information.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 11th February 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 for the next item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
Decided: The committee agreed to use the views it expressed to prepare a further report. It resolved to recommend to full Council that the online courses compulsory for officers become compulsory for councillors.
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the General Licensing Committee held on 26 January 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: That the designation of Llandudno remains as prohibited streets for the purpose of street trading.
RESOLVED- That the item be deferred, to a date to be determined, to enable the applicant to bring forward any supporting evidence and for the Principal Trading Standards and Licensing Officer to also investigate further.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 10th February 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member agreed to reduce the quorum (the minimum number of members needed for a meeting to go ahead) to 40%, with at least three regional areas represented. The Cabinet Member also authorised signing a Deed of Variation, a legal document that changes an existing agreement.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 22nd January 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Decided: The Cabinet Member approved the delivery plan for the fund in Carmarthenshire. The Cabinet Member also approved the consultation and engagement approach, and flexibility to move budget between the two strands where needed. The Cabinet Member also approved the governance arrangements, including delivery through a programme management office (PMO) and oversight by the council's Section 151 officer, the senior finance officer responsible for the council's money.
Decided: The Committee approved the WPP Business Plan for 2026/27 and the WPP Investment Management Company Business Plan for 2026/27.
Decided: The Committee noted progress with the 2025 valuation and approved the Funding Strategy Statement.
Decided: The panel noted the list of local authority school governor vacancies it had received.
RESOLVED that the public be excluded for the following items of business as they contain exempt information by virtue of Paragraph 12 and 21 of Parts 4 and 5 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decided: The panel recommended that the Council approve the appointment of named people to current and future local authority governor vacancies at Cardiff schools, as listed in the minute.
Decided: The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member conveying the committee's observations on the way forward.
Decided: The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member conveying the committee's observations on the way forward.
Decided: The committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member conveying the committee's observations on the way forward.
Decided: Members endorsed the draft report for submission to Cabinet.
Decided: Cabinet noted progress with the implementation and monitoring of the Local Development Plan.
Decided: Cabinet approved in principle the freehold sale of land at Bro Dawel, Solva to Ateb at market value. It noted the consultation process under the Playing Fields Regulations, which means any objections must be considered before a final decision. It delegated the final decision to the Assistant Chief Executive and Director of Place, after consulting the Cabinet Member for Housing. It agreed a grant of up to £2,716,319 to Ateb from the second homes council tax fund, subject to Welsh Government consent and the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
Decided: Cabinet approved the proposals in Appendix A. Six properties were declared surplus and will be sold, including the Palace Cinema in Haverfordwest and land at Maidenwells. Three properties were declared surplus to one department and moved to another council use, including Portfield Social Activity Centre and the Eastgate Centre in Pembroke. The Pembroke Dock Watersports Centre was removed from the surplus list and kept for a council use.
Decided: Cabinet agreed that the award of Enhancing Pembrokeshire grants of up to £15,000 is delegated to the relevant Director. The Director may decide awards personally or authorise another officer to do so.
Decided: Cabinet noted the plan to request £1 million from the Town Centre Loan Fund, with the decision on the award delegated to the Assistant Chief Executive and Director of Place on the recommendation of the Town Regeneration and Grants Board. If the loan is not available, a paper will return to Cabinet with another funding source. Subject to the loan, Cabinet agreed to raise the capital programme allocation from £656,000 to £1.656 million over two years, to appoint T Richard Jones through a direct award under the South West Wales Regional Contractors Framework for Stage 1 design work only, and to delegate the appointment of the contractor for Stage 2 construction to the Assistant Chief Executive and Director of Place.
Decided: Cabinet agreed to raise coroners' salaries by 3.2%, in line with the national JNC agreement for chief officers, until a national agreement on coroners' pay is reached. It agreed to increase the Senior Coroner post from 0.8 full-time equivalent to one full-time post, and to increase administrative support for the coroners' service. These decisions depend on Carmarthenshire County Council agreeing, and a report will return to Cabinet if it does not.
Decided: Cabinet approved the school admission arrangements for 2027-28, as set out in Appendix A.
Decided: Cabinet noted the referral from the Schools and Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee. It recommended that all schools in the county implement a recognised Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme, chosen from a county framework, taking into account the costs of adoption, training and resources. The council cannot require schools to use one programme, because governing bodies make these decisions.