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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. |
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To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the last meeting held as a correct record. Minutes: The Leader was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 5th November 2019 as a correct record. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from Members relating to items to be considered on the agenda. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest reported. |
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To consider a report by County Councillor Aled Davies, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Countryside and Transport. Minutes: Cabinet considered the Council Tax base for 2020-21. Cabinet was advised that the increase in the number of properties may not be reflected in the population figures which had not been formally published yet but which were a key part of the RSG calculation.
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Financial Overview and Forecast as at 31st October To consider a report by County Councillor Aled Davies, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Countryside and Transport. This is the link to the report https://sway.office.com/4HuS0Do3Wl9vqvAZ?ref=Link
Minutes: Cabinet considered the financial overview and forecast report for the period ended 31st October. The savings delivered to date had increased by £1.068m to £13.589m, 63% of the total. Assurance had been provided that a further £2.784m could be delivered but £5.318m savings were considered to be unachievable in the current financial year and the Senior Leadership Team had been tasked with bringing forward proposals to bridge the gap.
Cabinet also considered budget virements of £185,630 from the Proceeds of Crime Act into the specific Proceeds of Crime Act reserve, £327,620 to fund the budget shortfall in the joint ICT budget with PTHB, an increase in grant to the Estate Agency budget from £221,550 to £877,730 and £150,000 for a grant from the Regional Tourism Engagement Fund for marketing and project management of the Discover the Cambrian Way project.
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Capital Forecast as at 31st October To consider a report by County Councillor Aled Davies, Portfolio Holder for Finance, Countryside and Transport. This is the link to the report https://sway.office.com/zvcTWnBqznmpacXe?ref=Link
Minutes: Cabinet considered the Capital Programme update for the period ended 31st October 2019. The Leader asked for an end of year report highlighting the capital projects delivered.
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Digital Powys Strategy PDF 302 KB To consider a report by County Councillor Graham Breeze, Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance and Engagement. Additional documents:
Minutes: Cabinet considered the Digital Powys Strategy which set out how the Council would take full advantage of new digital tools and technologies to transform how it engaged with residents, businesses and communities and give 24/7 access to services. The strategy was a critical element of the transformation programme and supported the delivery of the Vision 2025 Corporate Improvement Plan. The impetus behind the strategy was improving customer experience. It was recognised that not all residents would have access to digital services so the Council would therefore continue to offer face to face services. Over £908k funding had been secured from Welsh Government for the strategy which would help speed up implementation. The Portfolio Holder for Corporate Governance and Engagement and the Leader thanked the Director of Transformation and the Head of Digital Services and their team for their work in bringing forward this key strategy for the Council. The Leader also thanked Welsh Government for the funding provided.
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A Pledge to children and young people was officially launched by Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board on 20 November (Children’s Rights Day).
The newly adopted Children’s Pledge includes a list of promises to all children and young people in Powys, based on what they said is important to them.
Promises include providing access to information, listening to views, providing safe environments, and treating all children equally.
The Pledge forms a commitment from Powys County Council and Powys Teaching Health Board to ensure children have equal access to services, support and life opportunities.
It’s a reminder to staff and councillors of their duty of care to children, in line with the council’s vision and values.
A Communications Plan has been developed in conjunction with partners to help explain the pledge and raise awareness of it.
The Pledge can be viewed in full at www.powys.gov.uk/childrenspledge
Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet welcomed the Pledge to Children and Young People that had been officially launched by the Council and Powys Teaching Health Board on 20th November. The Pledge listed promises to all children and young people in Powys based on what they said was important to them including providing access to information, listening to views, providing safe environments and treating all children equally. The Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People was thanked for organising the Member development session on the UN Convention on Rights of the Child the previous week. Cabinet asked that publicity be given to the council’s role as an equal opportunities employer. |
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Correspondence To receive such correspondence as in the opinion of the Leader is of such urgency as to warrant consideration. Minutes: There were no items of correspondence. |
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Delegated Decisions Taken Since the Last Meeting PDF 140 KB To note the delegated decisions taken since the last meeting. Minutes: Cabinet noted the delegated decisions taken since the last meeting. |
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Forward Work Programme PDF 73 KB To consider the Cabinet forward work programme. Minutes: Cabinet noted the forward work programme. |