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Cabinet considered three items at its meeting on 11 March 2025 and made a decision on each. It adopted a charter on how public bodies should treat families bereaved by public tragedies, approved the transfer of the North Wales Growth Deal to a regional body, and approved projects for the transition year of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Penny Andow, Amanda Hughes (Strategic Director – Finance and Resources) and Jenny Williams (Strategic Director – Social Care and Education).
Councillor Chris Cater declared a personal interest in agenda item 12a (Ysgol y Creuddyn Sporting Hub development - Award of Contract) as he is a Local Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol y Creuddyn. As the declaration was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Cater was able to speak and vote on the matter.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 11, 18 and 25 February 2025, respectively, be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 11, 18 and 25 February 2025, respectively, were submitted for approval. RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 11, 18 and 25 February 2025, respectively, be approved and signed as a correct record.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That, on behalf of the Council, Cabinet adopts the Charter for Families Bereaved through Public Tragedy.
The Leader sought approval for the adoption of the Charter for Families Bereaved through Public Tragedy. RESOLVED: That, on behalf of the Council, Cabinet adopts the Charter for Families Bereaved through Public Tragedy.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That approval be given to enter into a Partnering and Funding Agreement (Appendix 1) whereby the role of Accountable Body, responsibility for the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and funding arrangements for the Growth Deal be transferred to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (NWCJC) on or before the 31st of March 2025. (b) That approval be given to novate and assign, as required, the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and rights and obligations in all incoming funding agreements held by Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) to the NWCJC. (c) That approval be given to transfer and novate and or assign all interests in the portfolio of projects funded by the North Wales Growth Deal together with any ancillary agreements, charges and leases from Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of NWEAB to the NWCJC. (d) That approval be givento the transfer and/or assignment of all financial balances, monies due and assets as held on behalf of the NWEAB by Cyngor Gwynedd to the NWCJC. (e) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer, to agree and execute the final form agreements, deeds and all other legal documents necessary to implement the transfers referred to at paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above. (f) On completion of the Partnering and Funding Agreement that approval be given to the termination of the GA2 agreement and the winding up of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Joint Committee. (g) That approval be given to the transfer of accountability to the NWCJC and that the NWCJC accept responsibility for decision making for the implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal subject to novation of the Growth Deal and approval of additional Standing Orders incorporating the key terms of the Joint Working Agreement (“GA2”) between the 6 Constituent Councils and 4 Education parties. (h) That the report be exempt from call-in.
The Leader sought approval for a number of recommendations relating to the transfer of the North Wales Growth Deal to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee. Further approval was sought for the report to be exempt from call-in due to the short timescales available to implement the arrangements on or before the 31 March 2025. In line with the exemption process, the Chair of Council had been consulted and had supported the exemption. RESOLVED: (a) That approval be given to enter into a Partnering and Funding Agreement (Appendix 1) whereby the role of Accountable Body, responsibility for the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and funding arrangements for the Growth Deal be transferred to the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee (NWCJC) on or before the 31st of March 2025. (b) That approval be given to novate and assign, as required, the delivery of the North Wales Growth Deal and rights and obligations in all incoming funding agreements held by Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (“NWEAB”) to the NWCJC. (c) That approval be given to transfer and novate and or assign all interests in the portfolio of projects funded by the North Wales Growth Deal together with any ancillary agreements, charges and leases from Cyngor Gwynedd as Accountable Body on behalf of NWEAB to the NWCJC. (d) That approval be givento the transfer and/or assignment of all financial balances, monies due and assets as held on behalf of the NWEAB by Cyngor Gwynedd to the NWCJC. (e) That delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer and Section 151 Officer, to agree and execute the final form agreements, deeds and all other legal documents necessary to implement the transfers referred to at paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above. (f) On completion of the Partnering and Funding Agreement that approval be given to the termination of the GA2 agreement and the winding up of the North Wales Economic Ambition Board Joint Committee. (g) That approval be given to the transfer of accountability to the NWCJC and that the NWCJC accept responsibility for decision making for the implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal subject to novation of the Growth Deal and approval of additional Standing Orders incorporating the key terms of the Joint Working Agreement (“GA2”) between the 6 Constituent Councils and 4 Education parties. (h) That the report be exempt from call-in.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the existing arrangements for the administration of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund continue for 2025/2026. (b) That projects are commissioned from within the current portfolio of activities funded by Shared Prosperity Fund for delivery in 2025/26. (c) That the projects endorsed in Appendix 2 by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Conwy Partnership Panel, to be funded from Conwy’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, be approved. (d) That enabling funds (key funds) be the mechanism for new project ideas.
The Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy sought approval for projects endorsed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Conwy Partnership Panel and confirmation for the continuation of existing arrangements for the administration of the UKSPF during the short transition funding period which will run for a 12 month period to 31 March 2026. Discussion ensued as follows:- • Transition funding for Conwy was welcomed. • The hard work of Officers in securing funding for businesses within tight deadlines was acknowledge. • The UKSPF Conwy Partnership Panel, which included third and private sector representation followed a prescribed criteria set by the Government. - Projects over £250,000 required democratic approval. - Minutes of the Panel would be circulated to Members for information. • The Council had 40 job roles that were UKSPF funded contracts. Alternative funding would be sought for some of these job roles. RESOLVED: (a) That the existing arrangements for the administration of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund continue for 2025/2026. (b) That projects are commissioned from within the current portfolio of activities funded by Shared Prosperity Fund for delivery in 2025/26. (c) That the projects endorsed in Appendix 2 by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Conwy Partnership Panel, to be funded from Conwy’s allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, be approved. (d) That enabling funds (key funds) be the mechanism for new project ideas.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 12 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
RESOLVED: That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 12 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
Chris Cater: Personal interest
He is a Local Authority appointed School Governor for Ysgol y Creuddyn, in relation to the award of contract for the Ysgol y Creuddyn Sporting Hub development (agenda item 12a). The minute says the interest was not prejudicial, so he could speak and vote.
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