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RESOLVED 1. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for the whole of its area for the year 2026-27 of 65,692.50 be approved, and 2. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for each Town and Community Council contained within paragraph 4.2 of the report, be approved to meet the legal requirement of the Council to set a Council Tax Base for 2026-27.
RESOLVED 1. That having considered the report and its appendices as presented, and being satisfied that the below criteria have been met, approve the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report for publication: · That the report presented fulfils the Council’s obligations under section 91 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to report on its performance through a self-assessment report; · That conclusions included in the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report are considered corporately to be a fair and accurate evaluation of the Council’s performance for 2024-25; 2. Following approval, that the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report is published and communicated widely with the people of Powys, partners and businesses through the Council’s social media and website.
RESOLVED 1. To note the Audit Wales report “Review of corporate risk management arrangements in Powys County Council” 2. Approve the draft management response set out in Appendix B to the report.
RESOLVED 1. to note the Council’s role as part of the SVWMS Joint Project Board and in advocating for a water management approach which maximises benefits for the cross border communities in Powys and Shropshire. 2. To endorse and support the next stage of public and stakeholder consultation for the SVWMS, undertaking this jointly through the Joint Project Board 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Leader responsibility for progressing the work via the Joint Project Board. 4. The embedding of the programme within the Marches Forward Partnership, thereby ensuring a joined-up approach to cross border working between Powys and Shropshire, and bringing the scheme in line with the broader ambitions for the region.
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 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED 1. That the farmhouse, farm buildings and adjoining land outlined in red on the plan appended to the report is sold on the open market in line with the Corporate Asset Policy. 2. That authority is delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services to accept the best offer above the agreed minimum value for the property after marketing and negotiation. 3. That the retained farmland previously let with Pontyperchyl forms part of the core estate and is to be retained for letting as bare land. 4. That the Report remains confidential until after a sale has been completed .
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor DOCVARIABLE "MembersExcusesShortRoleList" \* MERGEFORMAT R Devlin who was unable to join because of technical issues.
The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the meetings held on 14th and 21st October 2025 as correct records.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for the whole of its area for the year 2026-27 of 65,692.50 be approved, and 2. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for each Town and Community Council contained within paragraph 4.2 of the report, be approved to meet the legal requirement of the Council to set a Council Tax Base for 2026-27.
Cabinet considered the Council Tax Base for the financial year 2026-27 for tax setting purposes. It was confirmed that there would be no changes to council tax premiums in this financial year. RESOLVED 1. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for the whole of its area for the year 2026-27 of 65,692.50 be approved, and 2. That the calculation of the Council Tax Base for each Town and Community Council contained within paragraph 4.2 of the report, be approved to meet the legal requirement of the Council to set a Council Tax Base for 2026-27.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That having considered the report and its appendices as presented, and being satisfied that the below criteria have been met, approve the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report for publication: · That the report presented fulfils the Council’s obligations under section 91 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to report on its performance through a self-assessment report; · That conclusions included in the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report are considered corporately to be a fair and accurate evaluation of the Council’s performance for 2024-25; 2. Following approval, that the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report is published and communicated widely with the people of Powys, partners and businesses through the Council’s social media and website.
Cabinet considered the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment report which incorporated the annual monitoring of the Council’s performance against its Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan and provided a holistic view of the organisation in delivering its well-being objectives. The Leader thanked the Chair and members of the Governance and Audit Committee for their observations that had been incorporated into the report. RESOLVED 1. That having considered the report and its appendices as presented, and being satisfied that the below criteria have been met, approve the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report for publication: · That the report presented fulfils the Council’s obligations under section 91 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to report on its performance through a self-assessment report; · That conclusions included in the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report are considered corporately to be a fair and accurate evaluation of the Council’s performance for 2024-25; 2. Following approval, that the Annual Corporate Self-Assessment Report is published and communicated widely with the people of Powys, partners and businesses through the Council’s social media and website.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. To note the Audit Wales report “Review of corporate risk management arrangements in Powys County Council” 2. Approve the draft management response set out in Appendix B to the report.
Cabinet considered the Audit Wales report “Review of corporate risk management arrangements in Powys County Council” and responses to the recommendations. The responses included · Actions to align risk management more closely with strategic objectives. · Measures to improve horizon scanning and targeted training. · Steps to embed risk appetite and tolerance in the strategic risk register. · Improvements to the documentation of cross-cutting risks and control actions. · Plans to strengthen monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of risk management arrangements. RESOLVED 1. To note the Audit Wales report “Review of corporate risk management arrangements in Powys County Council” 2. Approve the draft management response set out in Appendix B to the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. to note the Council’s role as part of the SVWMS Joint Project Board and in advocating for a water management approach which maximises benefits for the cross border communities in Powys and Shropshire. 2. To endorse and support the next stage of public and stakeholder consultation for the SVWMS, undertaking this jointly through the Joint Project Board 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Leader responsibility for progressing the work via the Joint Project Board. 4. The embedding of the programme within the Marches Forward Partnership, thereby ensuring a joined-up approach to cross border working between Powys and Shropshire, and bringing the scheme in line with the broader ambitions for the region.
Cabinet received an update on the work of Joint Project Board for the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme (SVWMS) and considered proposals for the progression of a programme of public consultation to shape development of a strategy for managing water in the upper Severn catchment. Officers had worked with the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and Powys County Council to progress work on a catchment based approach to water management in the upper Severn. The Scheme was potentially transformative using nature based solutions to transform delivery of flood prevention, drought management, carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration, whilst potentially providing new revenue for the council. The £10million funding for development of the SVWMS had already been agreed by the Environment Agency with DEFRA. The Environment Agency has secured agreement to spend this funding, following completion and sign off of a number of business cases by the Environment Agency. This was aimed at supporting the initial stages of the project’s development and included an initial circa £600,000 payment for local authority support under a collaboration agreement between the Environment Agency, Powys County Council and Shropshire Council. Cabinet welcomed the proposed approach which would benefit Powys and provide a water management model for the rest of the country. RESOLVED 1. to note the Council’s role as part of the SVWMS Joint Project Board and in advocating for a water management approach which maximises benefits for the cross border communities in Powys and Shropshire. 2. To endorse and support the next stage of public and stakeholder consultation for the SVWMS, undertaking this jointly through the Joint Project Board 3. To delegate to the Chief Executive in conjunction with the Leader responsibility for progressing the work via the Joint Project Board. 4. The embedding of the programme within the Marches Forward Partnership, thereby ensuring a joined-up approach to cross border working between Powys and Shropshire, and bringing the scheme in line with the broader ambitions for the region.
The Director of Social Services and Wellbeing presented her annual report. The report highlighted key achievements by Children’s Services and Adult Services as well as challenges faced. The Director thanked County Councillors Sian Cox and Sandra Davies for their support as portfolio holders and the Health and Care Scrutiny Committee for their constructive challenge. She thanked the staff of Children’s Services and Adult Services for their commitment and hard work. The Director would present the report at Council on 4th December.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken by Cabinet members since the last meeting. It was noted that decisions to appoint school governors had been incorrectly attributed to the Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys rather than the Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys.
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 7 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 7 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That the farmhouse, farm buildings and adjoining land outlined in red on the plan appended to the report is sold on the open market in line with the Corporate Asset Policy. 2. That authority is delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services to accept the best offer above the agreed minimum value for the property after marketing and negotiation. 3. That the retained farmland previously let with Pontyperchyl forms part of the core estate and is to be retained for letting as bare land. 4. That the Report remains confidential until after a sale has been completed .
Cabinet considered a report on the sale of include the house, farm buildings and10.48 acres of land at Pontyperchyl, Bettws. The Leader noted that whilst Council had placed a moratorium on sales from the County Farms Estate, he had the support of the County Farms Estate Advisory Group to continue the sale of properties that were liabilities. RESOLVED 1. That the farmhouse, farm buildings and adjoining land outlined in red on the plan appended to the report is sold on the open market in line with the Corporate Asset Policy. 2. That authority is delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Regulatory Services to accept the best offer above the agreed minimum value for the property after marketing and negotiation. 3. That the retained farmland previously let with Pontyperchyl forms part of the core estate and is to be retained for letting as bare land. 4. That the Report remains confidential until after a sale has been completed .
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