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RESOLVED (a) That an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on Council land be implemented. (b) That a letter be sent to the Welsh Government requesting an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, on both public and private land in Wales. (c) That a letter be sent to all Town and Community Councils requesting that they also support an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on land that they own or control.
RESOLVED (a) That the principle of the Notice of Motion be adopted and that the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Leisure leads on local Member engagement. (b) That the current status of the early technical review work be noted. (c) That option appraisals continue to be progressed with an additional concept bid to be completed if further funding is required.
RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning meeting held on 20 June 2022 be noted.
RESOLVED That the draft Cabinet Forward Work Programme for October 2022 to March 2023 be approved.
RESOLVED That the progress on the actions within the Corporate Governance Improvement Plan 2022-24 be noted.
RESOLVED (a) That the assumptions and estimates made in compiling the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 be noted and that the first Annual Budget for the Partneriaeth Regional Education Consortium be approved, including the contributions of each Council which have been calculated in accordance with the terms of the Legal Agreement. That the Joint Committee’s resolution, resolved at its meeting on 29th April 2022, that the Lead Chief Finance Officer for Partneriaeth (the section 151 officer of the lead Council with responsibility for finance) is authorised to make amendments to the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 as assumptions and estimates are confirmed, be noted and the position be approved.
RESOLVED That the implementation of the revised School Transport Policy, which will come into effect from the start of the 2023-24 academic year, be approved.
RESOLVED That the draft Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Guidance be endorsed for public consultation.
RESOLVED That the publication of the Interim Advisory Note on Development in Town Centres be noted.
RESOLVED That the award of a grant to Haverfordwest Museum/Town Council, as detailed in the report, be approved as a consequence of the Levelling Up Fund project capital works. [Councillor Neil Prior returned to the meeting at this juncture].
RESOLVED That the funding for each organisation as outlined below and as further detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved: Organisation Level of funding - 2022/23 Housing FRAME – Provision of furniture for the homeless and Ukrainian people. £20,000 The Third Place – Rough Sleeper Support £5,000 Social Care PAVS – Ukraine Community Events £5,000 PAVS - Ukraine Community Support Grants £10,000 Volunteering Matters - Volunteer Recruitment / Coordination £6,700 PAVS - Social Isolation & Loneliness Grant £22,727 PAVS - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £17,500 Action for Children - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £12,000
RESOLVED (a) As set out in Appendices A and C to this report: (i) That the feasibility costs associated with the Concept Bids be approved. (ii) That the additions to the Capital Programme for 2022-23 to 2025-26 which relate to both new and amended projects be approved. That the economic outlook be noted and that a detailed monitoring report for 2022-23 be presented to Cabinet in October 2022.
The following declarations of interest were made: (a) Item 6 – Sustainable Communities for Learning Minutes (formally the 21st Century Schools Programme Board) Councillor Rhys Sinnett declared a personal interest by virtue of being an LEA Governor for Milford Haven Community Primary School. (b) Item 12 – Interim Advisory Note on Development in Town Centres. Councillor Tessa Hodgson declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of a family member owning a property in Charles Street, Milford Haven. (c) Item 14 – Financial Assistance to Voluntary / Third Sector Organisations. Councillor Jon Harvey declared a personal and prejudicial interest by virtue of his wife being employed by PAVS.
Moved by Councillor Tessa Hodgson; Seconded by Councillor Michelle Bateman. The vote was taken by way of a show of hands and carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held on 11 July 2022 and the Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting held on 25 July 2022, be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (a) That an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on Council land be implemented. (b) That a letter be sent to the Welsh Government requesting an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, on both public and private land in Wales. (c) That a letter be sent to all Town and Community Councils requesting that they also support an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on land that they own or control.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined a Notice of Motion that had been referred from Council on 14 July 2022. The Leader then invited the originator of the Motion, Councillor Alistair Cameron, to speak to the Motion. Councillor Cameron thanked Officers for a clear report and stated that there needed to be a clear policy. He suggested writing to the Welsh Government in order to express the Council’s opposition to pets as prizes, as they had the powers to legislate in Pembrokeshire. The Leader thanked Councillor Cameron for bringing this Notice of Motion forward. Councillor Jon Harvey stated his support for the Motion and Moved the Recommendations with the inclusion of a third recommendation by way of writing to allTown and Community Councils requesting that they also support an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on land that they own or control. Councillor Jon Harvey Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on Council land be implemented. (b) That a letter be sent to the Welsh Government requesting an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, on both public and private land in Wales. (c) That a letter be sent to all Town and Community Councils requesting that they also support an outright ban on the giving of live animals as prizes, in any form, on land that they own or control.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (a) That the principle of the Notice of Motion be adopted and that the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Leisure leads on local Member engagement. (b) That the current status of the early technical review work be noted. (c) That option appraisals continue to be progressed with an additional concept bid to be completed if further funding is required.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined a Notice of Motion that had been referred from Council on 14 July 2022. The Leader invited the originator of the Motion, Councillor Sam Skyrme-Blackhall, to speak to the Motion. She stated that the need for a new swimming pool was to ensure the wellbeing, health and fitness of local residents and the residents of South Pembrokeshire. She highlighted the importance of an accelerated timeline in regards to the review of location options for the pool, as well as confirmation of a way forward. Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Residents’ Services and Leisure, thanked Councillor Skyrme-Blackhall for raising the matter and suggested that the group to undertake the location review did not need to be politically balanced, but needed to be small in order to work through potential options quickly and efficiently. He stated that the significant capital issues would be addressed once a location had been decided and a business case had been established with the best possible costings. Councillor Neil Prior sought clarification in regards to the principle of the group being covered within the Recommendation, as well as the timescales of the various aspects of the project. In response, Councillor Sinnett explained that the Recommendation did cover the type of group that needed to be formed and highlighted that it would involve a maximum of six Members. In regards to timescales, Councillor Sinnett stated that he wished to start discussions in September / October 2022, in order to form the group and map out the process going forward. He then suggested bringing a formal timescale to Cabinet in due course. Councillor Paul Miller stated that he was in support of the Notice of Motion and highlighted the importance of engaging with local Members in the process. Councillor Rhys Sinnett Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That the principle of the Notice of Motion be adopted and that the Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Leisure leads on local Member engagement. (b) That the current status of the early technical review work be noted. (c) That option appraisals continue to be progressed with an additional concept bid to be completed if further funding is required.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning meeting held on 20 June 2022 be noted.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined the draft Minutes of the Meeting of the Sustainable Communities for Learning held on 20 June 2022. Councillor Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that he had been appointed as Chairman of the Board, along with Councillor Rhys Sinnett as Vice-Chair. He highlighted that an updated version of the Governance arrangements would be brought back to the next Board meeting for discussion, which would then be submitted to Council in December following its revision. He then highlighted that the Strategic Outline Case for Portfield School had been submitted to Welsh Government, and stated that the new Haverfordwest High School project had been completed two weeks early. Councillor Woodham then noted that Welsh Government had accepted that Milford Haven Primary and Secondary school projects would be moved from a Capital Scheme to the Mutual Investment Model Scheme (MIMS). Councillor Woodham highlighted that the Board was awaiting further discussions with Welsh Government in regards to funding, believed to take place in early autumn 2022. He stated that the meeting was concluded with discussion around future Risk Register reports and that they should contain a cover report to outline all residual red risks and what this would mean for the Sustainable Communities for Learning. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Rhys Sinnett. Councillor Tessa Hodgson stated that it was important to pay tribute to the Education team and Construction team on site who delivered the new Haverfordwest High School. The Leader agreed with Councillor Hodgson and gave thanks to all those involved. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning meeting held on 20 June 2022 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the draft Cabinet Forward Work Programme for October 2022 to March 2023 be approved.
Cabinet considered a report by the Head of Democratic Services which outlined a draft Forward Work Programme for October 2022 to March 2023. The Leader Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the draft Cabinet Forward Work Programme for October 2022 to March 2023 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the progress on the actions within the Corporate Governance Improvement Plan 2022-24 be noted.
Cabinet considered a joint report by the Assistant Chief Executive, Director of Resources and Head of Law and Governance which outlined an update on progress against the actions of the Corporate Governance Improvement Plan for the period 2022-24. Councillor Neil Prior, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Improvement and Communities, introduced the report and stated that Governance was at the centre of the overall improvement work. He highlighted that a number of reviews such as the LGA’s Corporate Peer Challenge Review, the Audit Wales Review and other external reviews had resulted in a total of 74 actions, outlined in the Action Plan within the report. Councillor Prior then highlighted the importance of good governance and stated that there had been some good progress. He then made reference to the challenging timescales of specific actions and suggested a discussion to amend those timescales to ensure they were deliverable. Councillor Neil Prior Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Michelle Bateman. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the progress on the actions within the Corporate Governance Improvement Plan 2022-24 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (a) That the assumptions and estimates made in compiling the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 be noted and that the first Annual Budget for the Partneriaeth Regional Education Consortium be approved, including the contributions of each Council which have been calculated in accordance with the terms of the Legal Agreement. That the Joint Committee’s resolution, resolved at its meeting on 29th April 2022, that the Lead Chief Finance Officer for Partneriaeth (the section 151 officer of the lead Council with responsibility for finance) is authorised to make amendments to the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 as assumptions and estimates are confirmed, be noted and the position be approved.
Cabinet considered a joint report by the Director of Resources and Director of Education which outlined the first annual budget for the Partneriaeth Regional Education Consortium. Councillor Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that it was requested that Cabinet consider the first Annual Budget of Partneriaeth, which had been endorsed by the Partneriaeth Joint Committee on 29 April 2022. Councillor Woodham proceeded to highlight the assumptions and estimates that had to be made in order to create the first Annual Budget, as outlined in the report. He stated that the total contributions of the three Councils for 2022-23 would be £300,000. He also outlined the Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and budgeted expenditure as outlined in the report. He stated that Partneriaeth currently had no working balance or reserves, however, it was anticipated that a working balance and reserves would be created following the cessation of ERW, utilising any ERW reserve or Education Workforce Council balances. If there were no balances, consideration would have to be given to how to fund a Partneriaeth working balance or reserve, through specific contributions from each Council, in accordance with the ERW Joint Agreement. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack. Councillor Neil Prior sought clarification in regards to the contribution of Carmarthenshire County Council and the Council of the City and County of Swansea. In response, the Director of Resources stated that where the Council had undertaken the majority of services between 2014 to 2021, he highlighted that the SLA’s had been reviewed going forward to ensure full cost recovery from the services highlighted in the report. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That the assumptions and estimates made in compiling the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 be noted and that the first Annual Budget for the Partneriaeth Regional Education Consortium be approved, including the contributions of each Council which have been calculated in accordance with the terms of the Legal Agreement. That the Joint Committee’s resolution, resolved at its meeting on 29th April 2022, that the Lead Chief Finance Officer for Partneriaeth (the section 151 officer of the lead Council with responsibility for finance) is authorised to make amendments to the first Annual Budget for 2022-23 as assumptions and estimates are confirmed, be noted and the position be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the implementation of the revised School Transport Policy, which will come into effect from the start of the 2023-24 academic year, be approved.
Cabinet considered a report by the Head of Infrastructure which outlined the updated School Transport Policy. Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Residents’ Services and Leisure, introduced the report and stated that the report highlighted a number of issues that had emerged under the implementation of the current policy. He stated that the amended policy sought to address as many of the issues as possible and provide Officers with a more robust framework to operate the policy under. He stated that the transport policy would have to be revisited later in the year following the Welsh Education Strategic Plan and the catchment area review. Councillor Guy Woodham agreed with Councillor Sinnett. Councillor Rhys Sinnett Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Guy Woodham. Councillor Neil Prior sought clarification in regards to whether Officers had received many queries from the Public in respect of the applications. In response, the Head of Infrastructure stated that he was aware of a few specific issues within the policy, as well as in regards to additional learning needs and special needs transport and highlighted that the policy was for the year to come and was due to be published on 1 October 2022. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the implementation of the revised School Transport Policy, which will come into effect from the start of the 2023-24 academic year, be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the draft Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Guidance be endorsed for public consultation.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined the revised draft supplementary Planning Guidance on Landscape Character Assessments. Councillor Jon Harvey, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Planning and Housing Delivery, introduced the report and stated that the Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG), when adopted by the Authority, would be a material consideration in deciding whether development proposals had an adverse impact on the landscape, contrary to Policy GN.1 ‘General Development Policy’ and other relevant national and local policies. He highlighted that feedback from the public consultation would be reported back to Cabinet, alongside a report on any changes required, prior to adoption. Councillor Jon Harvey Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Rhys Sinnett. Councillor Neil Prior sought clarification in regards to what questions would be asked during the public consultation. In response, Councillor Harvey stated that the consultation would ask for general comments on the Landscape Appraisal and Assessment, where the Public could agree or disagree with the proposals that would be put forward. He stated that any comments would be assessed and amendments would then be made. The Development Plans and Conservation Manager then confirmed that the consultation would ask local communities to assess the areas that would affect them and whether the information regarding the landscape, and the potential threats to it, was accurate. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the draft Landscape Character Assessment Supplementary Planning Guidance be endorsed for public consultation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the publication of the Interim Advisory Note on Development in Town Centres be noted.
[Having previously declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item of business, Councillor Tessa Hodgson withdrew from the meeting]. Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined the interim advisory note on development in town centres. Councillor Jon Harvey, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Planning and Housing Delivery, introduced the report and stated that the outlined advisory note on development in town centres had been provided to give clear and transparent advice on the application of planning policy and material planning considerations. He thanked Officers for their input in developing the proposed approach. Councillor Harvey then stated that the policy required local planning authorities to support a move away from town centres being used solely for traditional retail roles, in order to become multifunctional places with new commercial, retail, education, health, leisure and public services. He highlighted that the policy also stated that town centres were an appropriate location for new homes. Councillor Harvey made reference to the ongoing delay of the Local Development Plan (LDP), which had been largely caused by the guidance on phosphate levels in rivers. The interim advisory note highlighted the main changes between the adopted LDP policy position and national policy position and would remain in place until the adoption of the replacement LDP2. Councillor Jon Harvey Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Michelle Bateman. Councillor Paul Miller thanked Councillor Harvey and the team for their work. He stated it was important to advise property owners and prospective developers that town centres were now more available for a broader range of uses than the existing LDP policy outlined. Councillor Miller then highlighted that he was in support of the interim advisory note and that it was a positive step forward. Councillor Neil Prior sought clarification in regards to whether the technical advice note and Future Wales policy would override the LDP, if there was a dispute. In response, Councillor Harvey confirmed that the Future Wales policy would override the LDP as it was the most up to date development plan in Wales. Councillor Prior then sought clarification as to whether the planning policy could go further in regards to reviving town centres. In response, Councillor Harvey stated that the policy would need to go further in the future regardless, as well as reviewing retail policy and how to repurpose town centres. Councillor Miller stated that it was his intention to do more under LDP2, once introduced, and wished to make it clear that alternative uses in town centres would be actively encouraged. The vote, undertaken by way of a show of hands, was carried. RESOLVED That the publication of the Interim Advisory Note on Development in Town Centres be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the award of a grant to Haverfordwest Museum/Town Council, as detailed in the report, be approved as a consequence of the Levelling Up Fund project capital works. [Councillor Neil Prior returned to the meeting at this juncture].
[Councillor Neil Prior temporarily left the meeting at this juncture.] Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined short term grants to Haverfordwest Town Council and Haverfordwest Town Museum. Councillor Paul Miller, the Deputy Leader with responsibility for Place, the Region and Climate Change, introduced the report and stated that due to the redevelopment to the area around Haverfordwest Castle and Museum, it was necessary for the Museum to undertake a temporary relocation during the redevelopment period. He thanked the curators and trustees for their support. The Head of Cultural, Leisure and Registration Services stated that the estimated cost of £8,300 was an annual figure and highlighted that this cost would be required each year, therefore the Council would be asking for a multi-year grant support package. He also made reference to the potential establishment of a pop-up shop in the town, in partnership with the Museum, which would provide an opportunity to showcase the town’s regeneration and give space for consultations where artist impressions could be shown. He highlighted that this specific request was separate to the proposed grant, and would be requested via a Shared Prosperity Fund application. Councillor Paul Miller Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Rhys Sinnett. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the award of a grant to Haverfordwest Museum/Town Council, as detailed in the report, be approved as a consequence of the Levelling Up Fund project capital works. [Councillor Neil Prior returned to the meeting at this juncture].
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the funding for each organisation as outlined below and as further detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved: Organisation Level of funding - 2022/23 Housing FRAME – Provision of furniture for the homeless and Ukrainian people. £20,000 The Third Place – Rough Sleeper Support £5,000 Social Care PAVS – Ukraine Community Events £5,000 PAVS - Ukraine Community Support Grants £10,000 Volunteering Matters - Volunteer Recruitment / Coordination £6,700 PAVS - Social Isolation & Loneliness Grant £22,727 PAVS - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £17,500 Action for Children - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £12,000
[Having previously declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item of business, Councillor Jon Harvey withdrew from the meeting]. Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Social Services and Housing which outlined financial assistance to Voluntary and Third Sector Organisations. Councillor Tessa Hodgson, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Social Care and Safeguarding, introduced the report and stated that it outlined the details of the financial assistance given to Voluntary and Third Sector organisations that support the Council in delivering various statutory obligations. She highlighted that the financial assistance requested in the report would support people who were homeless, resettled due to war and those who offered unpaid care to family and friends. Councillor Hodgson also made reference to Appendix 1 to the report and stated that it outlined the sums, the service provided and the impact. Councillor Tessa Hodgson Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Michelle Bateman. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the funding for each organisation as outlined below and as further detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved: Organisation Level of funding - 2022/23 Housing FRAME – Provision of furniture for the homeless and Ukrainian people. £20,000 The Third Place – Rough Sleeper Support £5,000 Social Care PAVS – Ukraine Community Events £5,000 PAVS - Ukraine Community Support Grants £10,000 Volunteering Matters - Volunteer Recruitment / Coordination £6,700 PAVS - Social Isolation & Loneliness Grant £22,727 PAVS - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £17,500 Action for Children - Supporting Community Action Fund (Carers) £12,000
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (a) As set out in Appendices A and C to this report: (i) That the feasibility costs associated with the Concept Bids be approved. (ii) That the additions to the Capital Programme for 2022-23 to 2025-26 which relate to both new and amended projects be approved. That the economic outlook be noted and that a detailed monitoring report for 2022-23 be presented to Cabinet in October 2022.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined new and amended bids as well as the Capital Programme for 2022-23 and 2023-24. Councillor Alec Cormack, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and stated that Cabinet Members were being asked to note the impact of the external economic outlook on the Council’s finances. Councillor Cormack then outlined the Concept Bid for the Freeport project as well as the Full Business Cases, which were as follows: · Purchase of Land as part of the Cleddau Reaches Walk · Bus Infrastructure Fund 2022-23 · Complaints, FOI & SAR System Councillor Cormack then stated that since the publication of the Cabinet agenda, various changes to Appendix B of the report had been identified in regards to the categorisation of projects rolled over from previous years and Capital bids approved. Therefore, Councillor Cormack Moved Recommendations A and C as set out in the report with the deletion of Recommendation B; and he stated that an amended report would be brought forward to the next meeting of Cabinet. Councillor Cormack highlighted that due to the uncertainty of the future economy, it would be difficult to undertake major projects in the future where the contractor would take on all inflation risk over a multi-year project. He stated that all economic factors needed to be considered by Cabinet when approving new Capital Bids and monitoring ongoing projects. He then made reference to all current programme schemes and stated that they were in the process of being reviewed, in order to identify any cost increases, as well as the timescales for project delivery. In these circumstances, he stated that the phasing and even the viability of programmed capital projects may be impacted. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendations A and C as set out in the report with the deletion of Recommendation B; Seconded by Councillor Tessa Hodgson. Councillor Paul Miller thanked Councillor Cormack for his overview. He made reference to a future seminar in regards to the Freeport’s Bid, which would update Members on the basis of the potential proposals, as well as how the Freeport System was designed to work in Wales. The vote, undertaken by way of an electronic vote, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Paul Miller, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [9] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) As set out in Appendices A and C to this report: (i) That the feasibility costs associated with the Concept Bids be approved. (ii) That the additions to the Capital Programme for 2022-23 to 2025-26 which relate to both new and amended projects be approved. That the economic outlook be noted and that a detailed monitoring report for 2022-23 be presented to Cabinet in October 2022.
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