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Cabinet met on 8 April 2025 and agreed to pause plans for a federation between Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan, two small schools, while officers explore other options. It adopted a new Conwy Corporate Events and Filming Strategy for 2025 to 2030, approved the Equal Pay Audit for 2018 to 2023, and approved a public consultation on a draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. It also endorsed progress on a regional transport plan, noted progress on the People Strategy, and agreed the recommendations of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee.
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Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9 (i) (Consultation Outcome Report on the Proposed Federation between Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan) as he is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9 (i) (Consultation Outcome Report on the Proposed Federation between Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan) as she is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Llanddoged. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen was able to speak on the matter.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 March 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 March 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 March 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Cabinet Member for Culture, Governance and IT announced that the regional Urdd Eisteddfod had been held in Venue Cymru recently and all those schools that had taken part were congratulated on their success, especially those in the second language category.
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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:- (a) That Conwy County Borough Council continue to trace owners of abandoned equipment and other materials, in order to remove/dispose from the quayside. (b) That, subject to the outcome of the pontoon replacement business case, ensure prioritised areas are targeted to maximise income. (c) That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 5 March 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 5 March 2025 were submitted. The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and Facilities advised that the Committee had requested that Cabinet support the following recommendations:- (a) That Conwy County Borough Council continue to trace owners of abandoned equipment and other materials, in order to remove/dispose from the quayside. (b) That, subject to the outcome of the pontoon replacement business case, ensure prioritised areas are targeted to maximise income. RESOLVED:- (a) That Conwy County Borough Council continue to trace owners of abandoned equipment and other materials, in order to remove/dispose from the quayside. (b) That, subject to the outcome of the pontoon replacement business case, ensure prioritised areas are targeted to maximise income. (c) That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 5 March 2025 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the federation proposal for Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan be paused to allow officers to explore further options, to include further consideration of federation. Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item, as he is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item, as she is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Llanddoged. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen was able to speak on the matter.
The Cabinet Member for Education sought approval to pause the proposal for the federation of Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan to allow officers time to explore further options. The Education and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 1 April 2025 and supported the recommendation with an additional request that the options would include further consideration of federation. Members were assured that the process would be undertaken as quickly as possible. RESOLVED- That the federation proposal for Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan be paused to allow officers to explore further options, to include further consideration of federation. Councillor Dilwyn Roberts declared a personal interest in the above item, as he is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Roberts was able to speak and vote on the matter. Councillor Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item, as she is a Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Llanddoged. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillor Owen was able to speak on the matter.
Part of an issue followed across 3 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Conwy Corporate Events and Filming Strategy for the period 2025 to 2030 be adopted.
The Cabinet Member for Culture, Governance and IT sought approval to adopt the Conwy Corporate Events and Filming Strategy for the period 2025 to 2030. The Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 26 March 2025 and supported the recommendation. Members welcomed the Strategy, especially in relation to using the local supply chain and working with local groups. RESOLVED- That the Conwy Corporate Events and Filming Strategy for the period 2025 to 2030 be adopted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the progress made by the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be supported and endorsed and Members be encouraged to participate in the consultation and share it with local residents.
The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and Facilities sought endorsement for the progress made by the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales. The Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 26 March 2025 and supported the recommendation, with the request that Members be encouraged to participate in the consultation and share it with local residents. RESOLVED- That the progress made by the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee to deliver the Regional Transport Plan for North Wales be supported and endorsed and Members be encouraged to participate in the consultation and share it with local residents.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the undertaking of a public consultation on the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Transport and Facilities sought approval for the undertaking of a public consultation on the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Economy and Skills Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 26 March 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued on the following:- · The funding that the officers had attracted, especially when the Welsh Government had increased its funding offer from 50% to 85%, was commended, as it had enabled a number of flood prevention projects to be realised within rural and coastal areas, with particular praise for the works undertaken in Colwyn Bay. · In relation to the issues relating to Japanese knotweed in the riverbeds in Llanfairfechan, the Flood Risk and Infrastructure Manager advised that Natural Resources Wales was responsible for the watercourses. · Works were being planned to mitigate the impact of storms in the Conwy River. RESOLVED- That the undertaking of a public consultation on the draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy be approved.
Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the progress made to implement the People Strategy be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Audit, Policy and Performance requested that Cabinet note the progress made to implement the People Strategy. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 7 April 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows:- · In terms of stress and anxiety, a monthly sickness absence dashboard was circulated to Heads of Service and Cabinet each month, which identified trends and patterns. To support staff, a dedicated HR Wellbeing Officer was in post and a Working Group was exploring ways to support improvements in attendance. · The Chief Executive advised that it was important that the workforce were supported to ensure that recruitment and retention levels were improved. There was a need to promote the public sector to attract young people and emphasise that the Council was an inclusive organisation. RESOLVED- That the progress made to implement the People Strategy be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Equal Pay Audit 2018-2023 be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Audit, Policy and Performance sought approval for the Equal Pay Audit 2018-2023. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 7 April 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows:- · In order to improve the capture of data and reasons for staff leaving the Authority, work was being undertaken to digitise the exit interview process, which would ensure that anonymised data could be captured and analysed. · In terms of the criteria of a salary of £38,700 to apply for a Skills Works visa, Members were advised that there were jobs that met that requirement. · Work was being undertaken to review the reasons for the ethnicity pay gap. · The pathways to work for learning disabilities was welcomed. RESOLVED- That the Equal Pay Audit 2018-2023 be approved.
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.
Dilwyn Owain Roberts: Personal interest on Consultation Outcome Report on the Proposed Federation between Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan
Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan. Not considered prejudicial, so he was able to speak and vote on the matter.
Nia Owen: Personal interest on Consultation Outcome Report on the Proposed Federation between Ysgol Llanddoged and Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan
Local Education Authority Governor for Ysgol Llanddoged. Not considered prejudicial, so she was able to speak on the matter.
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