Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee

The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.

1. Minutes of the Meeting held on 27th January, 2025.

   AGREED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 27th January, 2025 be approved as a correct record.

2. Forthcoming Closure of CAVAMH – Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health.

   AGREED – T H A T the Chair of the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee write to the Cardiff and Vale Health Board to ascertain its reasoning for the withdrawal of funding to the Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health and to advise how any service gaps would be filled. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

3. Local Impact of National Insurance Increase on the Vale of Glamorgan's Third Sector – Glamorgan Voluntary Services.

   AGREED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted and the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee be kept abreast of any issues. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

1. 1

   Apologies for absence.

   Minute

   These were received from Councillor I.R. Buckley and Councillor C. Hawkins (Town and Community Council Representative).

2. 2

   Minutes of the Meeting held on 27th January, 2025.

   Decision as recorded

   AGREED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 27th January, 2025 be approved as a correct record.

   Minute

   AGREED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 27th January, 2025 be approved as a correct record.

3. 3

   To receive declarations of interest and the nature of such interests under the Council’s Code of Conduct.

   Minute

   No declarations of interest were received.

4. 4

   Forthcoming Closure of CAVAMH – Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health.

   Decision as recorded

   AGREED – T H A T the Chair of the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee write to the Cardiff and Vale Health Board to ascertain its reasoning for the withdrawal of funding to the Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health and to advise how any service gaps would be filled. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

   Minute

   The report, presented by L. Newton, informed the Vale of Glamorgan Council about the forthcoming closure of Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health (CAVAMH) and the implications for support of voluntary organisations with an interest in mental health in the Vale of Glamorgan and the local residents they supported. It was highlighted that CAVAMH funding from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board had ceased as of 1st April 2025, and as a result, CAVAMH would close in September 2025. It was advised that CAVAMH had not been provided with a reason or rationale for the withdrawal of funding, and so the Committee was keen to understand the position of the Health Board and its decision to withdraw its funding. In addition, the Committee would also be grateful to understand if there any service gaps identified by the Health Board, and how it plans to fill those gaps in service provision following the cessation of support offered by CAVAMH, if there were any. It was therefore agreed for the Chair to write to the Health Board on behalf of the Committee to receive a response to its queries. Subsequently, it was AGREED – T H A T the Chair of the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee write to the Cardiff and Vale Health Board to ascertain its reasoning for the withdrawal of funding to the Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health and to advise how any service gaps would be filled. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

   Papers: Forthcoming Closure of CAVAMH – Cardiff and Vale Action for Mental Health.
5. 5

   Local Impact of National Insurance Increase on the Vale of Glamorgan's Third Sector – Glamorgan Voluntary Services.

   Decision as recorded

   AGREED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted and the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee be kept abreast of any issues. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

   Minute

   R. Connor presented the report which informed the Vale of Glamorgan Council about the significant local implications of the forthcoming national increase in Employer's National Insurance, effective April 2025. While this change was outside the Council's direct control, it would have a profound impact on the vital Third Sector organisations operating within our community. Glamorgan Voluntary Services presented the information to ensure the Council was fully aware of the potential challenges and could consider appropriate local responses. It was agreed for the Committee to be kept informed of any issues that were identified because of the increase in National Insurance contributions. AGREED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted and the Voluntary Sector Joint Liaison Committee be kept abreast of any issues. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.

   Papers: Local Impact of National Insurance Increase on the Vale of Glamorgan's Third Sector – Glamorgan Voluntary Services.
6. 6

   Any items which the Chair has decided are urgent (Part I).

7. 7

   Any items which the Chair has decided are urgent (Part II).

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Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.

• Amelia CollinsPlaid CymruPresent
• Ian BuckleyLabourSent apologies
• Joanna ProtheroeLabourPresent
• Lis BurnettLabourPresent

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