Agenda and minutes

Councillor Ray Quant apologised that he would be leaving the meeting early.

i.               Condolences were extended to the family of Lord Elystan Morgan, who passed away recently and the Leader paid tribute to his vast contribution to politics in Ceredigion and Wales.

ii.              Condolences were extended to the family of Mr Wyn Jones and Mr Dave Edwards who recently passed away, both had contributed enormously to the Welsh rock and pop scene in Wales.

A minute’s silence was observed in their memory.

iii.             Congratulations were extended to Dic Evans on running 1,000 miles over 100 days raising £9,000 towards Bronglais Hospital Chemotherapy Unit

iv.            Congratulations were also extended to Tim Richards of New Quay on walking the Aberystwyth to New Quay coastal path to raise money for the RNLI

v.              Congratulations were extended to Elen James and her service for achieving the insport Development Gold award.

vi.            Best wishes were extended to Mr John Morgan on his retirement from the the Local Access Forum which he had formed as well as been chair of the forum on several occasions 

vii.           Congratulations were extended to Ysgol Gynrardd Llanilar on being the first school in Ceredigion to achieve the Gold Standard of the Welsh Language Charter.

Councillor Catrin Miles declared a personal interest in relation to Cardigan Town Council’s application in item 57.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ellen ap Gwynn, provided a verbal update in relation to COVID-19.  She stated that Ceredigion was now in a third wave of coronavirus cases with over 72 new cases reported this week, up from 24 in the previous week. Particular concerns had been raised over the increase in cases in the north of the county, particularly in the Borth and Bontgoch and Aberystwyth areas.

Unfortunately, two care homes in the North of the County were in the red category due to cases.  The Safe Zones have been reintroduced with the aim of  providing a safe environment where people can maintain social distancing as cases in the County increase.

Work will commence on the swimming pools in Aberystwyth and Lampeter shortly, when the air handling units are available and installed. She also thanked Aberystwyth University for providing their facilities to the community whilst Plascrug swimming pool is closed.

Hywel Dda University Health Board has set up Walk in vaccine clinics in Llanbadarn and Cardigan to enable Ceredigion residents over 18 years old to have their first or second vaccine without having to have an appointment.

The Chief Executive reported that the latest figures were a grave concern in five particular areas in the County, namely Borth and Bontgoch, Aberystwyth North, Lampeter and Llanfihangel Ystrad and Rheidol, Ystwyth and Caron as they were over the threshold of 50 per 100,000 population. Borth and Bontgoch was at 215.1 per 100,000, Aberystwyth North at 169.8 per 100,000, Lampeter and Llanfihangel Ystrad at 72.8 per 100,000 and Rheidol, Ystwyth and Caron at 60.6 per 100,000 population (as of 12^th July 2021).

He stated that the majority of the cases were under the age of 50 and particularly around the 30 year old and under age groups. He raised concern that the virus could be transferred to their elder parents through household transmission even though they had received the vaccine. The vaccine only helps prevent serious illness. No increase in hospital cases were currently reported.

The Leader and Chief Executive urged everyone to keep safe and follow social distance rules.

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 15 June, 2021.

Matters Arising:

There were no matters arising from the minutes.

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To confirm the nomination to:

i.            re-elect Sian Thomas Jones as LA Governor on the Governing Body of Rhydypennau Community Primary School

ii.           elect Daniel Frisby as LA Governor on the Governing Body of Comins Coch Community Primary School

Reason for decision:

To nominate representatives of the LA on Governing Bodies

(i)             To approve the Amended Inter-Authority Agreement for agreeing a Portfolio Business Case and the Final Deal Agreement for the Mid Wales Growth Deal; and

(ii)            To grant delegated powers to the Corporate Lead Officer-Legal & Governance to make minor amendments to the Inter Authority Agreement, in conjunction with Powys County Council. More significant changes to be authorised by Cabinet; and reported back accordingly

Reason for decision:

To ensure that appropriate governance arrangements are in place to cover the next phase of developing the Growth Deal

DECISION

The Cabinet recommends that Council approves the granting of delegated powers to the CLO Economy and Regeneration in consultation with the cabinet member to determine planning applications that do not comply with the phosphates directive  (pursuant to the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017), and have been received after the 1st June 2021.

All applications that fall under this category and were received prior to the 1st of June 2021 would be held in abeyance until a time when there is clear guidance for determination of the applications.

Reason for decision:-

To allow for Planning Applications to be determined efficiently

12            DECISION

To note the report and the successful financial performance

DECISION

To approve the revised 3 Year Capital Programme for 2021/22 to 2023/34, as outlined in Appendix A

Reason for decision:-

To approve the latest 3 year Capital Programme

DECISION

To note the report

DECISION

To note the contents of the report

DECISION

To note the grants approved in 2020/2021 from the Ceredigion Community Grants Scheme and Welsh Church Fund

DECISION

To approve:

a)    the funding principles as outlined in the report for all regional working delivered through the RPB, as follows:

(i)             to apply the regional formula funding based on the population of the three Local Authorities to all regional initiatives and projects that fall within the West Wales Care Partnership, Regional Partnership Board for income and expenditure;

(ii)            where there are projects involving multi agency contributions it would be expected that the formula would be applied to the total commitment of the three local authorities (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire) and not the total amount; and

b)    granting of delegated powers collectively to:

·       the Cabinet Member for Porth Cynnal

·       Cabinet Member for Porth Gofal, Early Intervention, Wellbeing Hubs and Culture, and

·       Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Gofal    

 to deviate  from the model referenced in a) above, in exceptional circumstances, and that such deviation to be subsequently reported to Cabinet.

Reason for decision:-

To seek approval of the Regional funding principles to ensure equity of funding arrangements, both for income and expenditure purposes

DECISION

To approve the Fees for Nursing Care in Ceredigion Independent Sector Homes for 2021/22 at the following weekly levels, effective from 05/04/2021:

Reason for decision:-

To agree and set fees for 2021/22

DECISION

To approve the Ceredigion County Council Supervision Policy

Reason for decision:-

To seek approval of the policy by Cabinet

DECISION

To note the report for information purposes

None.