Agenda and minutes

Eifion Evans, Chief Executive, Barry Rees, Corporate Director and Duncan Hall, Corporate Lead Officer: Finance and Procurement apologised for their inability to attend the meeting.

i.      Congratulations were extended to Sioned Harries on winning her 71^st cap against Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations Championship held recently.

ii.     Congratulations were extended to Emlyn Lewis and Lee Jenkins on being included in the Cymru C football squad for the International Challenge Match against England C held recently.

iii.    Best wishes were extended to Elgan Jones, Grounds Maintenance Operative on his retirement following 46 years of service to Dyfed County Council, and later, Ceredigion County Council.

iv.   Congratulations were extended to Gareth Ward, Ynyshir Restaurant on successfully retaining two Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2023.

v.     Congratulations were also extended to Chris and Rachel Welch, Yr Hen Printworks on being awarded the Bib Gourmand award in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2023.

vi.   Congratulations were extended to all involved in Ceredigion Music Service’s Musical Showcase held at Aberystwyth Arts Centre recently.

Councillor Keith Henson declared a personal and prejudicial interest in relation to item 192 and withdrew from the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the previous Meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 March 2023.

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

a)    Reduction of speed limit to 40mph in Tynreithyn, Tregaron

It was noted that the above petition had been received and would be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines in the Petitions Protocol.

None.

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DECISION:

i.      To approve the Ceredigion Local Well-being Plan 2023-2028.

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

Reason for the decision

As a Statutory Member of the Ceredigion PSB the Council needs to approve the Ceredigion Local Well-being Plan before the PSB can give final agreement to publish the Plan.

DECISION:

a)    To approve the amendments to the:

1.    Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees (Appendix 2);

2.    Officer Declaration of Interests form (Appendix 3); and

3.    Officer Declaration of Hospitality & Gifts Form (Appendix 4).

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

Reason for the decision

To ensure that the Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees, Officer Declarations of Interest Form and Officer Declarations of Hospitality & Gifts Form are kept up to date and for clarity and transparency for Officers.

DECISION:

i.      To approve the amendments to the Whistleblowing Policy as shown in Appendix 1.

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

Reason for the decision

To ensure that the Whistleblowing Policy is up to date and remains fit for purpose.

DECISION:

1.    To approve the fees for private Care Homes in Ceredigion for 2023/24 at the following weekly levels, effective from 10/04/2023:

2.    To approve the fees for Council run Residential Care Homes in Ceredigion for 2023/24 at the following weekly levels, effective from 10/04/2023:

Reason for the decision

To agree and set Older Person fees for 2023/24.

Cabinet noted the report.

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