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Decided: Council unanimously agreed to the change in political balance, using the calculations in Appendix A to the report. It also appointed members to the committees affected, as shown in Appendix B.
Decided: Cabinet noted the initial revenue and capital forecasts and the latest financial standing position, and approved the additions to the capital programme set out in the report.
Decided: Cabinet delegated authority to the Chief Executive (until the Joint Strategic Director Economy and Place is in post), in consultation with the Executive Members for economy, skills and regeneration in both councils, to appoint Willmott Dixon by direct award (without a further competition) under the Pagabo Developer Led Framework Lot 1b, subject to final procurement and legal assurance. Cabinet also agreed to negotiate and agree all the requirements needed to set up the commercial relationship, at a cost of up to £300,000 plus VAT over 12 months.
Decided: The Committee supported the draft policy, subject to the amendments agreed in the meeting, before it goes to Full Council for approval. Agreed changes include renaming it the Multi-Location Meetings Policy and making the wording clearer on co-opted members and approved devices.
Decided: Members thanked officers for the report and were satisfied that appropriate partnership arrangements and employee support mechanisms are in place.
RESOLVED That the Action Log be noted.
Decided: The committee noted the changes to the work programme. The Director of Social Care's Annual Report and the Age Friendly Communities Strategy moved to November 2026, and the Third Sector Grants item moved to January 2027. Four items were added to the March 2027 agenda, the Wellbeing Act item will be presented as a Member Development session, and the 'Reablement Balance' item was retitled.
Decided: The committee noted the 2026/27 Quarter 1 budget position.
Decided: The committee noted the social care risks and opportunities, and the related controls and actions.
Decided: The committee noted the 2026-29 priorities in the Medium-Term Service Plan and the findings of the Pembrokeshire analysis report. It also resolved that constructive challenge and scrutiny of the transformation programme would be carried out when appropriate.
Decided: The committee noted the progress in changing the in-house day opportunities service, the positive outcomes for people using it, and the contribution of staff, carers and partners. It also noted that any scrutiny of the current service model would be identified when appropriate.
Decided: The committee noted the current recruitment, retention and vacancy position, the April and July 2026 market supplement reviews, and the role of workforce stability in the Medium-Term Service Plan. It also noted the continued workforce initiatives and said future scrutiny opportunities would be identified when necessary.