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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies received: Cllr B Davies and PJames. |
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Disclosures of Interest To receive any disclosures of interests by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Minutes: There were no disclosures of interest by Members relating to items to be considered at the meeting. |
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Declaration of Party Whips To receive disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011.
(NB: Members are reminded that under Section 78 Members having been given a prohibited party whip cannot vote on a matter before the Committee.) Minutes: The Committee did not receive any disclosures of prohibited party whips which a Member has been given in relation to the meeting in accordance with Section 78(3) of the Local Government Measure 2011. |
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To authorise the Chair to sign the minutes of the previous meeting held as follows as a correct record: 30.102023. Minutes: The Chair was authorised to sign the Minutes of the previous meeting on 30 October 2023 as a correct record. |
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Strategic Risk Register PDF 82 KB To receive the reports. Additional documents:
Minutes: Background: · The report contained fifteen strategic risks which were presented to the Committee to inform of the latest results for quarter two. · Most risks presented were in the higher brackets of the heat map which represented a major or severe score. · The report provided details of the risk implications which were reviewed, monitored, and managed on a regular basis.
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Homes In Powys - Overview PDF 159 KB To receive the report Minutes: Background: · A summary was provided to the Committee and background provided on how the scheme impacted on meeting housing needs across Powys. · The Portfolio Holder expressed that a robust policy was in place for officers to make informed decisions despite the unprecedented demand.
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Powys Rapid Housing Transition Plan - Update PDF 147 KB To receive the report Minutes: Background: · The report provided an update to the Committee of the delivery of the Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan. · It was explained that a five-year plan was in place. · And the key focus was to prevent homelessness where possible, where it cannot be prevented it was vital to minimise the time spent in temporary accommodation until the right home could be provided. · Initial priorities of the plan included instant access triage centres, two interim supported accommodation schemes and the provision of modular temporary accommodation.
· The Committee showed appreciation for an ambitious paper with positive plans and the units would provide ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Working Group Proposal PDF 69 KB To consider the proposal. Minutes: Background: · Advice had been provided to the current Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny County Farms Working Group that their work was evolving out of remit and must move into a more formal forum. · The proposal was for the current Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny County Farms Working Group to disband. · And for the Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee to scrutinise any upcoming related topics. · For a Cabinet Advisory Group proposal to go to Cabinet and if established would seek future opportunities for the County Farms Estate. · It was confirmed that any member within the Cabinet Advisory Group as well as being part of a Scrutiny Committee would declare an interest to any related subject matter. · It was noted that previous recommendations to the Cabinet around the current asset policy and framework had been accepted for action. · It was confirmed that members would not transition automatically, and a process would be followed to seek nominations and additional secondments. · The Portfolio Holder had gained guidance from the Legal and Monitoring Officer and stressed that inclusivity was important to the group. · The Leader added that a comprehensive review of the policy framework around the county farms estate was to be undertaken quickly and hoped it would be completed by the advisory group if the proposal were accepted. · It was emphasised that both a political and geographical balance was needed. · The next steps would be to draft the proposal to Cabinet which if approved would generate a task to develop a term of reference for the group.
Resolved: The recommendations on the proposal be approved. Recommendations 1. That the ERC Scrutiny Committee considers the proposal of the ERC County Farms Working Group to disband. 2. For the Council’s County farm and woodland estate scrutiny, be undertaken by the ERC Scrutiny Committee. 3. For the establishment of a Cabinet Advisory Group be proposed to Cabinet.
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Scrutiny Work Programme To note that future meetings of the Committee will be held as follows:
Minutes: Resolved: The scrutiny work programme be noted.
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