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RESOLVED that Cabinet approves commencing the statutory process on the following proposals: Phase 1 (September 2027): - To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4-18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru. o Initially the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. o This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site under Phase 2. - To change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium. o Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. - To change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium. o Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 in the Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru in September 2027 would transfer to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. The Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru would be phased out by September 2029. Phase 2 (September 2029 at the earliest): - Following capital investment on the Llandrindod Wells campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. o Pupils from Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod Wells site. o The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth Wells site.
RESOLVED 1. To confirm that Cabinet is assured that performance is progressing well, or that mitigating actions have been identified and reflected in updates to service Integrated Business Plans. 2. To confirm that Cabinet is satisfied that any remedial actions will effectively improve performance in line with outcomes set out in the Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan.
RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 3, approves the de-escalation of ASC0066 and IAWARD0009 (detailed under point 3.6 & 3.7 of the report), in addition the escalation of ED0056 (detailed under point 3.8 of the report)
RESOLVED 1. To approve the establishment of the "Anti Poverty Locality Fund”, utilising Shared Prosperity Funding for 2025/26, with each County Councillor being allocated £5,000 from the fund to each County Councillor to be used to pursue at least one Anti-Poverty project within their locality. 2. That detailed guidance and process be established as soon as possible to govern the approval of funding, the administration and reporting of the expenditure to ensure that the funds are utilised in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant funding.
RESOLVED to note the contents of the report.
RESOLVED to approve the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Thirty Year Business Plan 2025-2026, as set out in the HRA Business Plan Narrative.
RESOLVED to note and endorse the importance of the report and approach, in ensuring that effective workforce planning is undertaken by services, to align their workforce needs within integrated business and financial planning.
RESOLVED 1. To approve the use of £432,380 from an appropriate reserve determined by the Director of Corporate Services in 2025-2026 to fund Option Two, set out in the report, to maintain the ability of the Council to meet its housing legal and regulatory obligations, and secure compliance for 2025-2026 with the LG&HA 1989 and the HRA Manual 2021. 2. That the recurrent service budget from 2026/27 is reconsidered and any impact included in the ongoing Financial Resources Model alongside all other services.
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillors Ange Williams, Joint Leader of the Independent Group, Amanda Jenner, Chair of the Health and Care Scrutiny Committee, Gwynfor Thomas Chair of the Learning and Skills Scrutiny Committee, Lucy Roberts Vice Chair of the Learning and Skills Scrutiny Committee, Angela Davies Chair of the Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee and Rachel Roberts, Organisation Design and Development Manager.
The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 4th March 2025 as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Cabinet approves commencing the statutory process on the following proposals: Phase 1 (September 2027): - To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4-18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru. o Initially the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. o This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site under Phase 2. - To change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium. o Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. - To change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium. o Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 in the Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru in September 2027 would transfer to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. The Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru would be phased out by September 2029. Phase 2 (September 2029 at the earliest): - Following capital investment on the Llandrindod Wells campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. o Pupils from Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod Wells site. o The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth Wells site.
Cabinet considered an options paper for Ysgol Calon Cymru. The proposal was for the establishment of a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4-18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru from September 2027, changing the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium, changing the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium. Phase two, from September 2029 at the earliest, would involve Ysgol Calon Cymru closing its Builth Wells campus and operating solely from the Llandrindod campus and the Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth Wells site. The Cabinet thanked County Councillor G E Jones for presenting the Learning and Skills Scrutiny Committee recommendations, and these would be responded to in due course. The Cabinet thanked County Councillor G E Jones for presenting the Joint Local Members comments from the Builth area. The Cabinet thanked County Councillor E Vaughan, as Chair of the Welsh Education Forum, for informing that the Welsh Education Forum were in support of the proposal. RESOLVED that Cabinet approves commencing the statutory process on the following proposals: Phase 1 (September 2027): - To establish a new Welsh-medium all-age school (4-18) on the current Builth campus of Ysgol Calon Cymru. o Initially the school would share the Builth campus with Ysgol Calon Cymru, using part of its building and sharing some facilities. o This would be a temporary arrangement until there has been capital investment on the Llandrindod site under Phase 2. - To change the language category of Builth Wells C.P. School to English-medium. o Pupils in the Welsh-medium stream at Builth Wells C.P. School would move to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. - To change the language category of Ysgol Calon Cymru from dual stream to English-medium. o Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 in the Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru in September 2027 would transfer to the new Welsh-medium all-age school. The Welsh-medium stream of Ysgol Calon Cymru would be phased out by September 2029. Phase 2 (September 2029 at the earliest): - Following capital investment on the Llandrindod Wells campus to accommodate all Ysgol Calon Cymru pupils and improve existing facilities, Ysgol Calon Cymru would close its Builth Wells campus and operate solely from the Llandrindod campus. o Pupils from Ysgol Calon Cymru’s Builth Wells campus would move to the Llandrindod Wells site. o The Welsh-medium all-age school would take over the whole of the Builth Wells site.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To confirm that Cabinet is assured that performance is progressing well, or that mitigating actions have been identified and reflected in updates to service Integrated Business Plans. 2. To confirm that Cabinet is satisfied that any remedial actions will effectively improve performance in line with outcomes set out in the Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan.
Cabinet considered the Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan Scorecard for Quarter 3 which set out performance against the objectives set out in the plan. Cabinet thanked and noted the recommendations from the Joint Scrutiny Committees. RESOLVED 1. To confirm that Cabinet is assured that performance is progressing well, or that mitigating actions have been identified and reflected in updates to service Integrated Business Plans. 2. To confirm that Cabinet is satisfied that any remedial actions will effectively improve performance in line with outcomes set out in the Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan.
Cabinet received and noted the Treasury Management report for Quarter 3 which set out the Council’s borrowing and investment strategy.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 3, approves the de-escalation of ASC0066 and IAWARD0009 (detailed under point 3.6 & 3.7 of the report), in addition the escalation of ED0056 (detailed under point 3.8 of the report)
Cabinet considered the Strategic Risk Register report for Quarter 3. The report set out the mitigation measures being taken. The report proposed that two risks should be de-escalated and removed from the Strategic Risk Register. The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Corporate Services also asked that the risk ED0056 be considered and escalated on the Strategic Risk Register. RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the current Strategic Risk Register and is satisfied with progress against mitigating actions for quarter 3, approves the de-escalation of ASC0066 and IAWARD0009 (detailed under point 3.6 & 3.7 of the report), in addition the escalation of ED0056 (detailed under point 3.8 of the report)
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To approve the establishment of the "Anti Poverty Locality Fund”, utilising Shared Prosperity Funding for 2025/26, with each County Councillor being allocated £5,000 from the fund to each County Councillor to be used to pursue at least one Anti-Poverty project within their locality. 2. That detailed guidance and process be established as soon as possible to govern the approval of funding, the administration and reporting of the expenditure to ensure that the funds are utilised in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant funding.
Cabinet considered a proposal to establish an “Anti-Poverty Locality Fund”, utilising Shared Prosperity Funding for 2025/26. It was proposed that £5,000 is to be allocated from the fund to each of the 68 Councillor wards to fund at least one Anti-Poverty project within these localities. Cabinet thanked County Councillor Joy Jones, Anti-Poverty Champion, for her comments. RESOLVED 1. To approve the establishment of the "Anti Poverty Locality Fund”, utilising Shared Prosperity Funding for 2025/26, with each County Councillor being allocated £5,000 from the fund to each County Councillor to be used to pursue at least one Anti-Poverty project within their locality. 2. That detailed guidance and process be established as soon as possible to govern the approval of funding, the administration and reporting of the expenditure to ensure that the funds are utilised in accordance with the terms and conditions of the grant funding.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to note the contents of the report.
Cabinet received an update on the ongoing work of Bwyd Powys Food, of which Powys County Council is a key partner. Bwyd Powys Food brings together key stakeholders to promote sustainable, healthy, and locally sourced food. RESOLVED to note the contents of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Thirty Year Business Plan 2025-2026, as set out in the HRA Business Plan Narrative.
Cabinet considered the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Thirty Year Financial Business Plan Starting 2025-2026 as set out in the HRA Business Plan Narrative ‘At Home in Powys’. The Portfolio Holder for a Fairer Powys thanked the Economies, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee for their valuable contribution and the recommendations report. RESOLVED to approve the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Thirty Year Business Plan 2025-2026, as set out in the HRA Business Plan Narrative.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to note and endorse the importance of the report and approach, in ensuring that effective workforce planning is undertaken by services, to align their workforce needs within integrated business and financial planning.
Cabinet received a presentation on strategic workforce planning and the actions being taken to address the recruitment and retention challenges facing the Council. RESOLVED to note and endorse the importance of the report and approach, in ensuring that effective workforce planning is undertaken by services, to align their workforce needs within integrated business and financial planning.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To approve the use of £432,380 from an appropriate reserve determined by the Director of Corporate Services in 2025-2026 to fund Option Two, set out in the report, to maintain the ability of the Council to meet its housing legal and regulatory obligations, and secure compliance for 2025-2026 with the LG&HA 1989 and the HRA Manual 2021. 2. That the recurrent service budget from 2026/27 is reconsidered and any impact included in the ongoing Financial Resources Model alongside all other services.
Cabinet considered a report on funding the activities of the Housing Service through the Housing General Fund (GF) and the Housing Revenue Account (HRA). A review of the apportionment of costs between the General Fund and the HRA had found that funding had become disproportionately biased towards the HRA. The report set out a number of options, with the favoured option to reprofile the service and funding to maintain current capacity, capability and outcomes. This option offered the most balanced and effective approach to making sure that the Council was able to continue to meet its statutory and regulatory housing obligations, be fully compliant with financial regulations and contribute positively to the strategic outcomes set out in ‘Stronger, Fairer, Greener’. The cost of £3,362,710 would be met from the GF budget offset by alternative funding streams by £719,200 leaving a net budget requirement of £432,280. RESOLVED 1. To approve the use of £432,380 from an appropriate reserve determined by the Director of Corporate Services in 2025-2026 to fund Option Two, set out in the report, to maintain the ability of the Council to meet its housing legal and regulatory obligations, and secure compliance for 2025-2026 with the LG&HA 1989 and the HRA Manual 2021. 2. That the recurrent service budget from 2026/27 is reconsidered and any impact included in the ongoing Financial Resources Model alongside all other services.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by Portfolio Holders since the last meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED to exclude the public for the following item of business on the grounds that there would be disclosure to them of exempt information under category 1 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
Cabinet considered the Acquisition by the Housing Revenue Account. Resolved to approve the acquisition by the Housing Revenue Account.
Cabinet considered the PCC Older Peoples Care Homes: Recommendations for future service design and operating model. Resolved to agree the PCC Older Peoples Care Homes: Recommendations for future service design and operating model.
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