Agenda and minutes

James Starbuck, Corporate Director apologised for his inability to attend the meeting.

i.      Condolences were extended to the family of former County Councillor Haydn Lewis who recently passed away.

ii.     Congratulations were extended to all involved with Ceredigion Music Service’s concert held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre recently. 

iii.    Congratulations were extended to Michael Austin Taylor, Chair of Trustees, Centre for Alternative Technology who has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to charity and innovation.  

iv.   Congratulations were also extended to David John James, Secretary, Ceredigion County Bowling Association who has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for voluntary service.

v.     Best wishes were extended to all at Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron which opened this week. An official opening would be held soon.    

There were no disclosures of personal/ prejudicial interests.

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the previous Meeting of the Cabinet held on 3 December 2024.

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

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DECISION:

i.      To approve and adopt the updated policy.

ii.     To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for the decision:

To ensure effective governance.

DECISION:

i.      To approve and adopt the Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy.

ii.     To note the feedback from the Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for the decision:

To ensure effective governance.

DECISION:

i.      To approve the Self-Assessment Report 2023/24 including the Annual Review of Performance and Well-being Objectives.

ii.     To approve the Corporate Well-being Objectives to remain unchanged for the next year.

Reason for the decision:

To ensure compliance with Part 6 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 / Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

DECISION:

To recommend to Council that the Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans be released for public consultation.

Reason for the decision:

To ensure that the Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans are subjected to public consultation prior to seeking their adoption as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

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