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RESOLVED to continue to proceed with the next steps as outlined in Section 6 of the report, which will ensure that the Child Poverty Task Force maintains momentum, responds to the developing national policy landscape, and adapts to the changing needs of children, young people and their families.
RESOLVED that Cabinet consider the Annual Governance Statement presented for 2024/25 and: · conclude that it satisfies the requirement for the Council to review the effectiveness of its system of internal control in accordance with proper practices; · conclude that it provides a complete and accurate account of the Council’s governance processes, systems and records, to demonstrate that there was a sound system of internal control in place; · endorse the AGS and supporting Governance Framework, including the conclusions, assurance opinion and improvement actions identified, in readiness for its approval by Governance and Audit Committee following receipt of the Council’s audited Statement of Accounts, and · following approval, ensure that the AGS is published on the Council’s website alongside the audited Statement of Accounts and is communicated internally and externally via corporate communication channels.
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The virements proposed as set out in section 7 are approved. 3. The reserve requests set out in Appendix D are approved.
RESOLVED 1. That the contents of this report are noted. 2. That the virements in section 5 of the report are approved.
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 3 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
RESOLVED that the Council progress the transfer of the homes, detailed in Appendix A of the report, from W&WHA to the Council for the sum reported.
Apologies for absence were received from County Councillor DOCVARIABLE "MembersExcusesShortRoleList" \* MERGEFORMAT S C Davies.
The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 15th July 2025 as a correct record.
There were no declarations of interest reported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to continue to proceed with the next steps as outlined in Section 6 of the report, which will ensure that the Child Poverty Task Force maintains momentum, responds to the developing national policy landscape, and adapts to the changing needs of children, young people and their families.
Cabinet received a report on the Powys Child Poverty Task Force, a cross-organisational group which has members from teams across Powys County Council and groups and organisations from across the county of Powys. The Task Force has also been supported by national organisations including: • The Bevan Foundation • Children in Wales • Child Poverty Action Group • NSPCC Cymru • Wales Centre for Public Policy The Task Force co-constructed an Action Plan which was formally launched at the first Child Poverty Task Force Conference in February 2023. As of July 2025, 49 of the 80 actions had been completed and 31 were on track. The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys noted that this had been achieved within existing Council resources whilst at the same time attracting Welsh Government support. The report set out the next steps to be taken to continue to work to tackle poverty and inequality to support the well-being of the people of Powys. The Action Plan was currently being updated based on the feedback gathered at the Annual Conference on 12 June 2025 and other key areas for development. The focus would be on listening to young people and a Speak Truth to Powys event for young people would be organised. Cabinet noted support from the Anti-Poverty Champion, County Councillor Joy Jones. County Councillor Ange Williams, Co-Leader of the Powys Independents also expressed her support for the work of the Task Force. RESOLVED to continue to proceed with the next steps as outlined in Section 6 of the report, which will ensure that the Child Poverty Task Force maintains momentum, responds to the developing national policy landscape, and adapts to the changing needs of children, young people and their families.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that Cabinet consider the Annual Governance Statement presented for 2024/25 and: · conclude that it satisfies the requirement for the Council to review the effectiveness of its system of internal control in accordance with proper practices; · conclude that it provides a complete and accurate account of the Council’s governance processes, systems and records, to demonstrate that there was a sound system of internal control in place; · endorse the AGS and supporting Governance Framework, including the conclusions, assurance opinion and improvement actions identified, in readiness for its approval by Governance and Audit Committee following receipt of the Council’s audited Statement of Accounts, and · following approval, ensure that the AGS is published on the Council’s website alongside the audited Statement of Accounts and is communicated internally and externally via corporate communication channels.
Cabinet considered the draft Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. In drafting the AGS, a range of evidence sources were considered, including evaluation undertaken by officers, outputs of internal controls such as financial and risk management processes, findings of the Council’s Committees, internal and external audit opinions and findings of the Council’s regulators. An overall assurance rating of ‘Reasonable’ was given, meaning that generally, risks are well managed, but some processes could be improved. RESOLVED that Cabinet consider the Annual Governance Statement presented for 2024/25 and: · conclude that it satisfies the requirement for the Council to review the effectiveness of its system of internal control in accordance with proper practices; · conclude that it provides a complete and accurate account of the Council’s governance processes, systems and records, to demonstrate that there was a sound system of internal control in place; · endorse the AGS and supporting Governance Framework, including the conclusions, assurance opinion and improvement actions identified, in readiness for its approval by Governance and Audit Committee following receipt of the Council’s audited Statement of Accounts, and · following approval, ensure that the AGS is published on the Council’s website alongside the audited Statement of Accounts and is communicated internally and externally via corporate communication channels.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The virements proposed as set out in section 7 are approved. 3. The reserve requests set out in Appendix D are approved.
Cabinet considered a report on the revenue budget outturn for the 2024/25 financial year. There was a net underspend, after contributions to ring-fenced reserves, of £4.2 million against the £252.5 million budget, a 1.7% variance (excluding Schools and the Housing Revenue Account). This falls to a variance of 0.9% of the working budget when the £2.0 million grant received from Welsh Government in March is taken into account. In reaching this position, savings of £8.9 million had been delivered during the year, with a further £1.2 million achieved through temporary mitigation in 2024-25. The Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Transformation noted how difficult it was to achieve savings after years of cuts, making transformation through Sustainable Powys essential. The report also listed a number of budget virements and reserve requests for Cabinet approval. RESOLVED 1. That Cabinet note the full year outturn position for the year ended 31 March 2025 and the variances reported against the approved budget. 2. The virements proposed as set out in section 7 are approved. 3. The reserve requests set out in Appendix D are approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED 1. That the contents of this report are noted. 2. That the virements in section 5 of the report are approved.
Cabinet received an update on the financial position of the Council’s capital programme for 2024/25 as at 31st March 2025. The revised programme at the 31st March 2025 was budgeted at £75.92 million following the successful award of additional grants and the reprofiling of budgets between financial years. Actual spend amounted to £72.46 million, representing 95% of the total budget. A total of £1.86 million of capital receipts was received during the 2024/25 financial year. The report also contained two requests for budget virements. RESOLVED 1. That the contents of this report are noted. 2. That the virements in section 5 of the report are approved.
Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken since the last meeting.
Cabinet noted the forward work programme. The Leader advised that Natural Resources Wales was progressing with a consultation on the proposal to create a new national park in North East Wales and that the Cabinet would formally respond.
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 3 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 3 of The Local Authorities (Access to Information) (Variation) (Wales) Order 2007).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Council progress the transfer of the homes, detailed in Appendix A of the report, from W&WHA to the Council for the sum reported.
Cabinet considered a proposal to purchase thirteen tenanted properties from Wales and West Housing Association (W&WHA) to add to the Council’s social housing stock. It was noted that the section of the report on climate and nature had not been completed to say that there would be a positive contribution through the homes being improved to meet the Council’s energy standards. RESOLVED that the Council progress the transfer of the homes, detailed in Appendix A of the report, from W&WHA to the Council for the sum reported.
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