Agenda and minutes

Councillor Gareth Davies apologised for his inability to attend the meeting.

Condolences were extended to Nerys Lewis, Corporate Manager: Direct Services and her family on the loss of her father.

Councillor Keith Henson declared a personal interest in relation to item 84 and 90.

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the previous Meeting of the Cabinet held on 5 September 2023.

Matters arising: There were no matters arising from the minutes.

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DECISION:

1)    To accept the additions to the draft Housing Strategy referenced in the report.

2)    To recommend that Council approves the Housing Strategy.

3)    To note the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for the decision:

To enable the Council to fulfil the requirements in relation to the strategic housing function.

DECISION:

·       To create an Integrated Ceredigion Dementia Development Group to oversee the delivery of the implementation plan.

·       To communicate the initial findings of the engagement with the public, and to develop a Communication and Engagement plan ensuring that the public are aware of the on-going progress relating to the delivery of the implementation plan.

·       To provide the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee with an Annual Progress report.

·       To note the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for the decision:

To support and develop an integrated approach in meeting the needs of individuals living with dementia and their carers through a range of health, social care and 3rd sector resources.

DECISION:

To confirm the nominations outlined in the report as LA representatives on the Governing Bodies of the relevant School.

Reason for the decision:

To nominate representatives of the LA on Governing Bodies.

DECISION:

1.    To approve the revised Integrated Impact Assessment tool.

2.    That a workshop to explain the tool and its importance in the decision-making process is arranged for Elected Members.

3.    To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

Reason for the decision:

The revised Integrated Impact Assessment tool reflects current legislation and will enable an informed decision-making process.

DECISION:

1.    To approve the Performance Management Policy Statement and Performance Management Framework.

2.    To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

Reason for the decision:

To adopt an updated Performance Management Policy Statement and Performance Management Framework which outlines the guiding principles for performance management in the Council.

Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

DECISION:

1)    To approve the Draft Strategic Equality Plan 2024-28.

2)    To approve a public consultation on the Draft Plan over winter 2023.

3)    To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

Reason for the decision:

This will progress the aim of the Council to address inequality, eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not in Ceredigion.

Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

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