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Cabinet approved the Council's Self-Assessment Report for 2024/25 and kept its four well-being objectives unchanged for another year. It also approved a revised RIPA Social Media Policy, which sets rules for covert online investigation, and endorsed the Teifi Nutrient Management Plan to tackle phosphate pollution in the River Teifi. Cabinet also confirmed three council nominations to school governing bodies, noted the two petitions received, and noted reports on social care, safeguarding and carers' support.
i. Councillor Ceris Jones, Chair of the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee apologised for her inability to attend the meeting. ii. Duncan Hall, Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Finance and Procurement and Greg Jones, Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Cymorth Cynnar apologised for their inability to attend the meeting. iii. Audrey Somerton-Edwards, Executive Corporate Lead Officer: Porth Cynnal apologised for leaving the meeting early.
i. Best wishes were extended to Gŵyl Cerdd Dant Aberystwyth a’r Fro which is to be held this weekend. ii. Congratulations were extended to Ceredigion Young Farmers’ Clubs for hosting a successful Eisteddfod recently. Felinfach Young Farmers Club were congratulated on winning the Eisteddfod. iii. Aberaeron Library had recently re-located to the ground floor of Penmorfa. An official opening would be held in December 2025. iv. The Coastal Defence Scheme at Aberaeron had concluded and an official opening would be held in December 2025. v. Congratulations and thanks were extended to all involved with the success of Aberystwyth Ceredigion being named as Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature.
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 7 October 2025. Matters arising: There were no matters arising from the minutes.
a) Continue access to Canolfan Steffan for long-term attendees residing in Carmarthenshire b) Urge Ceredigion Council: Back Dyfed Pension Fund’s divestment from genocide It was noted that the above petitions had been received and would be dealt with in accordance with the guidelines in the Petitions Protocol.
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DECISION: i. To approve the Self-Assessment Report 2024/25 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. iii. To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee. 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: i. To approve the revised RIPA Social Media Policy (Appendix 1). ii. To note the feedback from the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee. Reason for the decision: To ensure the policy is up to date with current legislation.
DECISION: To endorse the Teifi Nutrient Management Plan (Appendix 1). Reason for the decision: • Demonstrate leadership in environmental stewardship. • Unlock opportunities for sustainable development. • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations. • Support the health and resilience of the Teifi catchment for future generations.
DECISION: To confirm the nomination outlined in the report as LA representative on the Governing Body of the relevant School. Reason for the decision: To nominate representatives of the LA on Governing Bodies.
Cabinet noted the report and the feedback from the Healthier Communities Overview and Scrutiny 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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