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RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board meeting, held on 5 December 2022, be noted.
RESOLVED That the Programme for the Administration 2022 – 2027 be adopted.
RESOLVED That the Draft Public Participation Strategy, incorporating feedback from the public consultation as appropriate, be approved for adoption and implementation.
RESOLVED (a) That that the footprint of Flying Start be approved to be extended to an additional 94 2-3 year olds in the following areas: Saundersfoot 2, Amroth, Fishguard North East, Goodwick, Tenby South 2, Haverfordwest Prendergast and Haverfordwest Portfield, from April 2023. (b) That the agreeing of the expansion of Flying Start to an additional 74 learners in Haverfordwest Castle, East Williamston, Letterston and Fishguard North West, be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language through an individual Cabinet Member decision (ICM).
RESOLVED That the submission of the Outline Business Case for Portfield School to Welsh Government be approved.
RESOLVED That the Council’s Corporate Risk Register for 2022-23 be approved.
RESOLVED a) That the Provisional Local Government Settlement for 2023-24 and its effect on the projected funding gap for 2023-24, be noted. b) That Cabinet determine the consultation response from the Council, to be returned to Welsh Government by 2 February 2023.
RESOLVED That the West Wales Care Partnership’s Dementia Strategy be endorsed for delivery.
RESOLVED That Cardiff City Council, as the Single Licensing Authority for Wales (Rent Smart Wales), be authorised to exercise any function of an enforcement authority, in relation to Pembrokeshire County Council’s area, for the purposes of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, including (but without limitation) taking enforcement activity and bringing criminal proceedings pursuant to section 19 of that Act.
RESOLVED That the following be approved: a) Implementation of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 4 scheme in Pembrokeshire with the Chief Executive duly authorised to sign the Statement of Intent. b) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and appropriate Director to approve any future amendment of the ECO Flex Statement of Intent in the event that criteria are changed by Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM). c) That an administration fee be charged to cover the Council’s costs for the administration of the ECO Flex scheme, and for these costs be amended on annual basis.
RESOLVED That the invitation and evaluation of tenders be approved and the subsequent award of a contract be delegated to the Director of Community Services as detailed in the report.
The following declaration was made: Item 7 - Flying Start Expansion Phase Two Councillor Jon Harvey declared a personal interest by virtue of the fact that his wife is employed by PAVS.
Moved by Councillor Jon Harvey; Seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack. The vote was taken by way of a show of hands and carried. RESOLVED That the Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held on 5 December 2022 be approved as a correct record.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board meeting, held on 5 December 2022, be noted.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined the draft Minutes of a Meeting of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board, held on 5 December 2022. Councillor Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and highlighted the Band B Portfield Special School Outline Business Case. He drew attention to the updated estimated cost, said to be around £3 million higher than the original budget for the project, and highlighted that the Director of Resources confirmed that the position had been exacerbated by Welsh Government changing the funding arrangements of the current Band B projects.It was noted that the matter may resolve itself as time progressed, however, if this was not the case, the position would need to be resolved through value engineering certain aspects of the project, early engagement with the appointed contractor following the tender process, seeking to establish a more efficient design with a view to reducing the increased cost or through potential prudential borrowing. Councillor Woodham also referred to Welsh Government’s intention to introduce a nine year rolling programme for the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, as a means of replacing the current five year bands. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the draft Minutes of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board meeting, held on 5 December 2022, be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the Programme for the Administration 2022 – 2027 be adopted.
Cabinet considered a report by the Leader which outlined the Programme for Administration for 2022-27. Councillor David Simpson, the Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Matters, introduced the report and stated that he was pleased with the progress so far in delivering the priorities set out within the first Programme for Administration and highlighted that the new Programme for 2022 to 2027 outlined the Council’s intentions to build upon the good work that had started. He then made reference to various commitments that had been delivered on so far: • The Council now provided more than 20% of domiciliary care in Pembrokeshire. • £25 million in external funding had been secured for projects in Pembroke and Haverfordwest. • Working with Partners on the Swansea Bay City Deal and the Pembroke Dock Marine Project. • Increased recycling rates, which increased by 73.2% in 2020-2021, the highest figure in Wales for the second year running. The Leader then stated that Pembrokeshire was a great place to live, with high quality education, care and support for vulnerable people, accessible and affordable housing, active and thriving communities and being the leading County in regards to green and blue renewable energy. Councillor Neil Prior stated that the Programme for Administration came as a result of a political organisation setting a political vision and that over the last five years, the Programme had been be embedded in the work of the Council as a whole. He highlighted that the Programme looked to the long-term and the wellbeing of future generations. Councillor Prior then stated that the updated Programme had been built on the previous version, with each Cabinet Member setting out their ambitions for the years ahead. He also thanked the Cabinet Members and Officers for their work in creating the document. Councillor Jon Harvey echoed Councillor Prior’s comments and believed that it was an ambitious but deliverable Programme. He highlighted that within the five year period, as the Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Delivery, he planned to develop up to 300 new energy efficient Council houses, as well as progressing older person schemes and supported living provision. Councillor Harvey also made reference to the development of community land trusts and various other schemes and mechanisms by which new housing could be delivered. He also highlighted that the Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) would potentially be progressed over the coming calendar year. He then stated that the Strategic Development Plan would be worked on in conjunction with adjoining Counties as part of the Corporate Joint Committees. Councillor Harvey then thanked his Cabinet colleagues and the Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for supporting the Development Management function, in regards to additional resource. Councillor Alec Cormack stated that he saw Corporate Finance as a key enabler for the aims set out in the programme. He committed that Members would work innovatively and prudently to deliver the Programme within the available resources, quality and timescale constraints. Councillor Michelle Bateman stated that it was important as a Cabinet to set out their priorities and ambitions. In regards to Housing, she stated the importance of the service, particularly in regards to tenant engagement. Councillor Rhys Sinnett stated his support for the Programme and highlighted that it was ambitious but highlighted the aspiration of the Council for the County. He then made reference to his Residents’ Services portfolio and stated it was about keeping streets clean, roads safer and ensuring that the services people depended on were of the highest quality. The Leader Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Guy Woodham. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Programme for the Administration 2022 – 2027 be adopted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the Draft Public Participation Strategy, incorporating feedback from the public consultation as appropriate, be approved for adoption and implementation.
Cabinet considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive which outlined the Draft Public Participation Strategy for 2022-27 Councillor Neil Prior, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Improvement and Communities, introduced the report and stated that the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021, set out that the Council had a duty to encourage participation in local government. He stated that the draft strategy also incorporated feedback from public consultations and thanked the Corporate Policy and Research Officer for her work in putting the strategy together. Councillor Neil Prior Moved the Recommendation. Councillor Rhys Sinnett thanked Councillor Prior and the team for their work on the strategy and sought clarification in regards to how the impact would be monitored. In response, Councillor Prior stated that the strategy would be scheduled to go to both the Policy and Pre-decision Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Democratic Services Committee, on a regular basis. He stated that by doing so, it would give a reassurance that the strategy was being focused on and that progress was being monitored. Councillor Sinnett then suggested the use of higher level metrics to monitor certain aspects of the strategy, as well as it being monitored through Scrutiny. Councillor Prior supported the idea and highlighted the potential use of citizen assemblies. Councillor Jon Harvey also welcomed the strategy. Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Draft Public Participation Strategy, incorporating feedback from the public consultation as appropriate, be approved for adoption and implementation.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED (a) That that the footprint of Flying Start be approved to be extended to an additional 94 2-3 year olds in the following areas: Saundersfoot 2, Amroth, Fishguard North East, Goodwick, Tenby South 2, Haverfordwest Prendergast and Haverfordwest Portfield, from April 2023. (b) That the agreeing of the expansion of Flying Start to an additional 74 learners in Haverfordwest Castle, East Williamston, Letterston and Fishguard North West, be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language through an individual Cabinet Member decision (ICM).
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Education which outlined phase two of the Flying Start Expansion Plan. Councillor Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that Flying Start was the Welsh Government’s flagship Early Years programme for families and children who were under four years of age and was targeted at areas of deprivation across Wales. He stated that Flying Start was present in the postcode areas of Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Hakin, Haverfordwest and Neyland. Phase one of the new Flying Start Expansion was said to have taken place in September 2022, offering the programme to an additional 92 children in the community. Councillor Woodham highlighted that the second phase of the expansion of Flying Start would commence in April 2023, and would only include the childcare element of the current programme. He stated that funding had been awarded by Welsh Government to support an additional 94 children across the County. He highlighted that the next areas eligible for consideration for phase 2 were Saundersfoot 2, Amroth, Fishguard North East, Goodwick, Tenby South 2, Haverfordwest Prendergast and Haverfordwest Portfield, as outlined in the report. Councillor Woodham also stated that for 2023-24 and 2024-25, Welsh Government had ring-fenced funding for the expansion of early years provision via Flying Start, to meet the Programme for Government commitment, to deliver a phased expansion of early years provision to include all two year olds. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation. Councillor Alec Cormack sought clarification in regards to the eligibility criteria for phase two. In response, Councillor Woodham confirmed that the eligibility criteria was the same that was used for phase one and was down to postcodes only. Councillor Michelle Bateman stated that she was pleased to see the scheme being rolled out to areas in the north of the County. The Leader also welcomed the scheme. Seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED (a) That that the footprint of Flying Start be approved to be extended to an additional 94 2-3 year olds in the following areas: Saundersfoot 2, Amroth, Fishguard North East, Goodwick, Tenby South 2, Haverfordwest Prendergast and Haverfordwest Portfield, from April 2023. (b) That the agreeing of the expansion of Flying Start to an additional 74 learners in Haverfordwest Castle, East Williamston, Letterston and Fishguard North West, be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language through an individual Cabinet Member decision (ICM).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the submission of the Outline Business Case for Portfield School to Welsh Government be approved.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Education and the Director of Resources which outlined the Outline Business Case (OBC) for Portfield School as part of Band B of the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme. Councillor Guy Woodham, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Education and Welsh Language, introduced the report and stated that the Sustainable Communities for Learning Strategic Programme Board at its meeting on 5 December 2022, recommended approval of the Outline Business Case for Portfield School, as well as its subsequent submission to Welsh Government. He stated that the purpose of the redevelopment of Portfield School was to address the poor condition of some of the school buildings, add much needed capacity and specifically to extend the current upper school building. He then highlighted that the current estimated cost of the project was £30,307,000. The Council’s contribution towards the project was said to be £6,651,293, as a result of a 75% Welsh Government intervention rate on all special school related projects. Councillor Woodham highlighted two risks that had been outlined within the report and were as follows: • The overall funding shortfall; • The level at which Net Zero Carbon costs were met by Welsh Government. As a result of this, it was recognised that savings would need to be found within the scheme in order to meet the funding available.He stated that the Council would bid for additional funding from Welsh Government in order to reinstate the original capital funded programme envelope, but this could only be undertaken once 80% of the value of the current capital envelope (£58.6 million) had been committed. He highlighted, however, that there was no guarantee that a request would be accepted by Welsh Government. Councillor Woodham then stated that whilst those risks had been highlighted, it was important to continue with the delivery of the Band B projects, as estimates inevitably changed over time, which could result in more palatable solutions to be found in the future. Councillor Guy Woodham Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the submission of the Outline Business Case for Portfield School to Welsh Government be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the Council’s Corporate Risk Register for 2022-23 be approved.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Resources and the Audit, Risk and Counter Fraud Manager which outlined the Council’s Corporate Risk Register for 2022-23. Councillor Alec Cormack, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and stated that the Corporate Risk Register was a key tool which monitors, manages and mitigates strategic threats on opportunities that could potentially impact the Council’s well-being goals. He stated that it was a live document which was continually monitored, reviewed and updated to ensure that it remained focused on the strategic business risks and opportunities. He highlighted that the Council’s Business Risk Strategy required Cabinet to approve the register on an annual basis. He stated that the Corporate Risk Register for 2022-23 contained 13 business risks, outlined as 11 threats and 2 opportunities. Councillor Cormack then stated that risk could be transferred from the Corporate Risk Register to the Directorate Risk Register, if it was felt that it no longer posed a threat to the Council’s well-being goals. He also highlighted five business risks that had been added to the register, including ‘Social Care Failure to deliver Statutory Duties’. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Tessa Hodgson. Councillor Tessa Hodgson thanked Councillor Cormack for his explanation of the Social Care risk and stated that it was a wider risk across the service. She gave assurance that the Authority was incredibly focused on the delivery of Social Care, despite the pressures and challenges currently being faced within the service across Pembrokeshire and the UK. Councillor Neil Prior stated that he would prefer for the ‘Supplier Failure’ business risk, which had been de-escalated to Directorate risk level, to be moved to the Strategic risk level, due to the current market conditions. He highlighted that wider corporate oversight would be more beneficial. In response, the Audit, Risk and Counter Fraud Manager stated that the ‘Supplier Failure’ risk was being monitored operationally through various aspects, including regular credit and contract monitoring. He highlighted that the risk had been de-escalated due to the fact that there had only been one contractor that had gone into liquidation in the last 12 months. He stated that it was monitored by the Directorate on a daily basis and relationships with the contractors had been built, therefore it was not deemed as a Strategic risk. However, he stated that as the register was a live document, it was subject to change and would be monitored through internal audit work, with feedback provided to Directors and the Corporate Management Group. Councillor Prior stated that he still believed that the ‘Supplier Failure’ risk should be moved to the Strategic risk level as it directly affected the well-being objectives of the Council. In response, the Chief Executive stated that he would take Councillor Prior’s observation to the next meeting of the Corporate Management Group for discussion. He highlighted that as Members of the Executive, he believed Cabinet Members should be able to regularly monitor and comment on the Risk Register. Councillor Cormack agreed with the Chief Executive and stated that he was happy for Cabinet Members to join the Corporate Management Group to discuss the Risk Register. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the Council’s Corporate Risk Register for 2022-23 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED a) That the Provisional Local Government Settlement for 2023-24 and its effect on the projected funding gap for 2023-24, be noted. b) That Cabinet determine the consultation response from the Council, to be returned to Welsh Government by 2 February 2023.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Resources which outlined the Provisional Local Government Settlement for 2023-24. Councillor Alec Cormack, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Corporate Finance, introduced the report and stated that due to the delay in publishing the Provisional Local Government Settlement figures, it was unlikely that there would be any material changes when the final settlement figures were released in March 2023. He highlighted that in December 2022, Welsh Government announced that Local Authorities would together receive an additional £400 million in Aggregate External Finance (AEF) for 2023 to 2024, which was said to be an average increase of 7.9% over the previous year. Despite the outlined increase, Councillor Cormack stated that the Council was forecasting a funding gap of £18.6 million for the next year, the largest funding gap the Council had ever faced. He then highlighted that the funding gap must be filled by a combination of council tax increases, increases to prices for services, budget savings and the use of reserves. Councillor Alec Cormack Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Neil Prior. Councillor Neil Prior stated that despite the Provisional Local Government Settlement being better than expected, there were still huge funding shortfalls and difficult decisions needed to be made. Councillor Cormack agreed and also made reference to the difficult choices to be made in regards to budget savings. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED a) That the Provisional Local Government Settlement for 2023-24 and its effect on the projected funding gap for 2023-24, be noted. b) That Cabinet determine the consultation response from the Council, to be returned to Welsh Government by 2 February 2023.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the West Wales Care Partnership’s Dementia Strategy be endorsed for delivery.
Cabinet considered a report by the West Wales Care Partnership (WWCP) which outlined their Dementia Strategy. Councillor Tessa Hodgson, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Social Care and Safeguarding, introduced the report and stated that the strategy set out a vision for dementia services and the key messages in order to support each person to live well and independently with dementia for as long as possible. She highlighted that it also outlined a dementia well-being pathway with service users and their carers at its heart. Councillor Hodgson then made reference to the number of people currently living with dementia in West Wales and Pembrokeshire, as well as the projected numbers for 2040. She highlighted that the report outlined the strategies that would tackle the various challenges when supporting people with dementia, which included: • Developing care pathways for people from diagnosis to end of life care • Support and training for professionals • Support for carers and their families • Identifying and adopting best practice from across the region Councillor Tessa Hodgson Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. Councillor Harvey stated his support for the strategy and would support, as a Council, working with Partners and various Officers to make the journey easier. He highlighted that it was about putting measures in place now to help in the future. Councillor Rhys Sinnett highlighted the various services that the Council already offered which would act as preventative measures and would help to improve people’s health and well-being. He then sought assurance in regards to the assessments for memory issues and how the strategy ensured early intervention and diagnosis. In response, Ms Monica Bason-Flaquer, the Dementia Programme and Change Manager from Carmarthenshire County Council, stated that early diagnosis and increasing diagnosis rates were some of the key priorities of the Wales Dementia Care Pathway of Standards, which was a Welsh Government document that was recently released by Improvement Cymru. She highlighted that every region in Wales was working to deliver those standards and that the Dementia Strategy was aligned to that document. She stated that a decrease in waiting lists was now evident due to the various interventions that had been put in place, which included additional staff who could support those with a diagnosis. Councillor Sinnett then sought clarification in regards to end of life care. In response, the Dementia Programme and Change Manager stated that plans were ongoing for this area, but advance care planning was a priority. She then made reference to various existing services that could be utilised in order to assist with end of life care and stated that it was about starting conversations about that care at a much earlier stage. She also highlighted an ongoing programme that trained staff in care homes and domiciliary care staff, in order for them to understand and meet the needs of people with dementia. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the West Wales Care Partnership’s Dementia Strategy be endorsed for delivery.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That Cardiff City Council, as the Single Licensing Authority for Wales (Rent Smart Wales), be authorised to exercise any function of an enforcement authority, in relation to Pembrokeshire County Council’s area, for the purposes of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, including (but without limitation) taking enforcement activity and bringing criminal proceedings pursuant to section 19 of that Act.
Cabinet considered a report by the Head of Housing and Public Protection which outlined new legislation in regards to the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019. Councillor Michelle Bateman, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing Operations and Regulatory Services, introduced the report and stated that the purpose of the report was to delegate authority to the single licensing authority in Wales in respect of new legislation, namely the Renting Homes Act 2019. She highlighted that this would allow the new legislation to be implemented quickly and effectively. Councillor Michelle Bateman Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Alec Cormack. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That Cardiff City Council, as the Single Licensing Authority for Wales (Rent Smart Wales), be authorised to exercise any function of an enforcement authority, in relation to Pembrokeshire County Council’s area, for the purposes of the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, including (but without limitation) taking enforcement activity and bringing criminal proceedings pursuant to section 19 of that Act.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the following be approved: a) Implementation of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 4 scheme in Pembrokeshire with the Chief Executive duly authorised to sign the Statement of Intent. b) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and appropriate Director to approve any future amendment of the ECO Flex Statement of Intent in the event that criteria are changed by Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM). c) That an administration fee be charged to cover the Council’s costs for the administration of the ECO Flex scheme, and for these costs be amended on annual basis.
Cabinet considered a report by the Interim Director of Social Care and Housing which outlined theHelp to Heat programme. Councillor Michelle Bateman, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing Operations and Regulatory Services, introduced the report and stated that it outlined the next iteration of the Eco-flex Scheme, which allowed those in private sector properties, owned or rented, to access work to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. She highlighted that it was targeted at those on low incomes and those who were particularly vulnerable or those in fuel poverty. Councillor Michelle Bateman Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the following be approved: a) Implementation of the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) 4 scheme in Pembrokeshire with the Chief Executive duly authorised to sign the Statement of Intent. b) That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and appropriate Director to approve any future amendment of the ECO Flex Statement of Intent in the event that criteria are changed by Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM). c) That an administration fee be charged to cover the Council’s costs for the administration of the ECO Flex scheme, and for these costs be amended on annual basis.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED That the invitation and evaluation of tenders be approved and the subsequent award of a contract be delegated to the Director of Community Services as detailed in the report.
Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Community Services which outlined stage two of the Haverfordwest Public Transport Interchange project. Councillor Rhys Sinnett, the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Residents’ Services, introduced the report and stated that the Public Transport Interchange was a key project in the ongoing regeneration of the centre of Haverfordwest and was said to be a core component in the improvement of public transport in the town. He stated that stage one of the project was due to be completed by the middle of March 2023 and drew attention to the timescales outlined in the report, which were subject to funding award and planning conditions: • Stage 2 Tender Launch: January 2023 • Stage 2 Contractor Appointment: March 2023 • Stage 2 Works Commencement: March 2023 Councillor Sinnett stated thatfunding to complete the scheme had been sought externally by both the Levelling Up Fund and bid from UK Government, of which a decision was said to be made by the end of January 2023, and a Welsh Government Transport Grant Submission. Councillor Rhys Sinnett Moved the Recommendation; Seconded by Councillor Jon Harvey. The Leader stated that the schemes for the town centre in Haverfordwest were important and would benefit Pembrokeshire once completed. The vote, undertaken by way of a roll call, was carried. The votes were recorded as follows: For the Motion: Councillors David Simpson, Michelle Bateman, Alec Cormack, Jon Harvey, Tessa Hodgson, Neil Prior, Rhys Sinnett and Guy Woodham [8] There were no votes against or abstentions. RESOLVED That the invitation and evaluation of tenders be approved and the subsequent award of a contract be delegated to the Director of Community Services as detailed in the report.
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