Cabinet

Cabinet approved a new Neonatal Care Leave Policy for council staff. Councillors Ifor Lloyd and Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the item on the Eryri National Park Authority, and Councillor Ifor Lloyd reported on the park's work over the past six months. Members also approved the Cabinet Forward Work Programme, which lists the Cabinet's upcoming business.

1. Feedback from councillors on the Eryri National Park Authority

   Decided

   The minutes record no decision on this item.

   Why

   Councillor Ifor Lloyd, one of the Council's representatives on the park authority, reported on its work over the past six months. He covered Plas Tan y Bwlch, the park's management plan and Local Development Plan, the Sustainable Farming Scheme, the Carneddau Landscapes Partnership, the Betws y Coed Visitor Centre, Pont Pwll Llwyd Bridge, a Dark Sky project and a Sustainable Visitor Economy Plan. In response to a query, members were told that work on parking and public transport in the park area was ongoing.

   Based on the minutes

2. Cabinet Forward Work Programme

   Decided

   Cabinet approved its Forward Work Programme, which lists the reports it expects to consider.

   Why

   The programme lists reports expected before the Cabinet and the scrutiny committees, which check the Cabinet's work, with dates and responsible officers.

   Based on the minutes, FWP English

3. Neonatal Care Leave Policy

   Decided

   Cabinet approved the Neonatal Care Leave Policy.

   Why

   The policy follows the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, which took effect on 6 April 2025 and gives parents extra leave and pay when their baby needs neonatal care, meaning specialist care after birth. Staff may take up to 12 weeks of leave. Staff who have completed a year's local government service receive two weeks at 90% of their average weekly earnings, then statutory pay, which is the legal minimum set by government. The report says the Council risks legal, financial and reputational harm without the policy. Members welcomed the policy as it gave staff additional support.

   Based on the minutes, RRG Neonatal Care Policy Report Updated RRG comments, Appendix 1 - Neonatal Care Policy April 2025 Final Pay update, Appendix 2 - Equality-Impact-Assessment-Form Neonatal Care Policy

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1. 1

   Apologies for absence

   Minute

   None.

2. 2

   Declarations of Interest: Code of Local Government Conduct

   Minute

   Councillors Ifor Lloyd and Nia Owen declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4 (Feedback from Members on Outside Bodies - Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA)), as they are Council representatives on the ENPA. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillors Lloyd and Owen were able to speak on the matter.

3. 3

   Urgent matters

   Minute

   None.

4. 4

   Minutes of the Cabinet

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 13 May 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Minute

   The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 13 May 2025 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 13 May 2025 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Papers: Minutes , 13/05/2025 Cabinet
5. 5

   Feedback from Members on Outside Bodies - Eryri National Park Authority

   Minute

   Councillor Ifor Lloyd, one of the Council’s representatives on the Eryri National Park Authority (ENPA), provided feedback on the work of the park over the past six months on the following matters:- · Plas Tan y Bwlch · Cynllun Eryri (Management Plan) and Eryri’s Local Development Plan · Ffermio Bro – Sustainable Farming Scheme · Carneddau Landscapes Partnership · Betws y Coed Visitor Centre · Pont Pwll Llwyd Bridge, Cwm Eigiau · Dark Sky Project · Sustainable Visitor Economy Plan In response to a query, Members were advised that there was ongoing work in relation to parking provision and public transport within the Eryri National Park area. Note: Councillors Ifor Lloyd and Nia Owen declared a personal interest in the above item, as they are Council representatives on the ENPA. As the interest was not considered prejudicial, Councillors Lloyd and Owen were able to speak on the matter.

   Part of an issue followed across 3 meetings

6. 6

   Announcements by the Leader

   Minute

   None.

7. 7

   Announcements by the Chief Executive

   Minute

   None.

8. 8

   Review the Cabinet Forward Work Programme

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.

   Minute

   Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.

   Papers: FWP English
9. 9.a

   Neonatal Care Leave Policy

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED- That the Neonatal Care Leave Policy be approved.

   Minute

   The Cabinet Member for Audit, Policy and Performance sought approval of the Neonatal Care Leave Policy. Members welcomed the Policy as it provided additional support for staff. RESOLVED- That the Neonatal Care Leave Policy be approved.

   Papers: RRG Neonatal Care Policy Report Updated RRG comments, Appendix 1 - Neonatal Care Policy April 2025 Final Pay update, Appendix 2 - Equality-Impact-Assessment-Form Neonatal Care Policy
10. 10

    Exempt Items: Local Government Act 1972, Section 100A and Schedule 12A (Access to Information)

    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 paragraph 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.

    Minute

    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 paragraph 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.

    Papers: Exemption Form Supported Housing Contract Extensions 10.06.25 Signed, 20250211 Exemption-Form - Cabinet - Surface Dressing Signed, Exemption Form Swimming Pool Decarbonisation Signed

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.

• Ifor Lloyd: Personal interest on Feedback from Members on Outside Bodies - Eryri National Park Authority

  Council representative on the Eryri National Park Authority; the interest was not considered prejudicial, so he could speak on the item.

• Nia Owen: Personal interest on Feedback from Members on Outside Bodies - Eryri National Park Authority

  Council representative on the Eryri National Park Authority; the interest was not considered prejudicial, so she could speak on the item.

• Alan Hunter, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Cathy Augustine, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddPresent
• Charlie McCoubrey, LeaderGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Cheryl Carlisle, County CouncillorConservativeIn attendance
• Chris Cater, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Chris Hughes, County CouncillorLabourIn attendance
• David Gerard Carr, County CouncillorCynghrair Dinasyddion yn Gyntaf / Citizens First AllianceIn attendance
• Dilwyn Owain Roberts, Committee MemberPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddPresent
• Emily Owen, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Geoff Stewart, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Goronwy O. Edwards, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupPresent
• Gwennol Ellis, County CouncillorPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddIn attendance
• Ifor Lloyd, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Julie Fallon, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Nia Owen, County CouncillorPlaid Cymru a’r Blaid WerddIn attendance
• Nigel Smith, Committee MemberGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupPresent
• Paul Edwin Luckock, County CouncillorCynghrair Dinasyddion yn Gyntaf / Citizens First AllianceIn attendance
• Penny Andow, Committee MemberHeb ei Alinio / Non-alignedPresent
• Sharon Doleman, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Cyntaf Conwy/Conwy First Independent GroupIn attendance
• Sian Grady, County CouncillorGrŵp Annibynnol Sir Conwy / Conwy County Independent GroupIn attendance

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