Decided: Subject to the observations and agreed changes, the Committee agreed to support the further actions raised during the discussion, confirmed the contents of Appendices I, II and III for the full Council to approve in July 2026, and asked each member to submit a scrutiny proposal form on any topic they want examined in detail. A scrutiny proposal form is the form used to suggest a topic for scrutiny, and the Scrutiny Chairs and Vice-Chairs Group decides which topics go onto the work programme.
Decided: Members noted three changes: an item on Wellbeing Act compliance added to September 2026, the Social Care Director's Report moved to September 2026, and the Resettlement Migration Support Management with Lived Experience item moved to November 2026.
Pembrokeshire, Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee,
Decided: The Committee noted the work and support delivered to unpaid carers over the last 12 months. It also agreed to refer to Cabinet a proposal to consider making the six-month free Passport to Leisure scheme permanently free for unpaid carers in the County.
Decided: The Committee noted the development of Most Significant Change within Pembrokeshire's Strengthening Communities agenda, an approach to learning and change based on people's lived experiences. It also noted a Members' Seminar on 2 July where councillors can take part in a Most Significant Change panel.
Pembrokeshire, Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee,
Decided: The Committee approved the Forward Work Programme. It authorised the Democratic Services Manager, in consultation with the Chair, to vary the programme between meetings as needed.
Decided: The Committee accepted the council's management response plan to the Audit Wales review as satisfactorily addressing its two recommendations, and accepted the draft commissioning strategy on the same basis. No comments were made to Cabinet on how to address the findings. The Committee said it was assured by the planned review of the Joint Procurement Service with Denbighshire County Council.
Decided: The Committee received the draft annual monitoring report. It was assured that the council is making progress towards the statutory requirements of its Welsh Language Compliance Notice.
Decided: The Committee accepted the report, noting the points raised in discussion. It resolved to recommend to the Cabinet Member for the Environment that detailed consideration be given to 'material change of use' and to the need for external legal advice when considering next steps.
Decided: The Council unanimously approved the revised Model Teachers' Pay Policy 2025/26 and commended it to school governing bodies for adoption. It also approved the revised Unattached Teachers' Pay Policy 2025/26 for centrally employed teachers.
Decided: The Council approved raising the business mileage rate for employees and Members to 55 pence per mile, backdated to 1 April 2026. It gave officers delegated authority, meaning they can make the changes without a further vote. This includes setting the volunteers' rate at 27.5 pence per mile.
Decided: The Council approved starting recruitment for two lay members. It also approved the role description and person specification, and the proposed membership of the shortlisting and interview panel.
Decided: The Council approved Caroline Whitby as Vice-Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee from 25 September 2026. The appointment lasts until a new lay member is recruited or until 30 May 2027, whichever is earlier.