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Cabinet met on 28 October 2025 and approved seven reports covering care services, staff policies, play, and the Council's performance and risk frameworks. Decisions included closing the Bron y Nant respite project, continuing a regional pooled budget for older people's care home places, and introducing paid miscarriage bereavement leave for staff. Cabinet also noted the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 17 September 2025 be noted.
The minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 17 September 2025 were submitted. The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Infrastructure drew attention to the reports of the reckless behaviour of watercraft operators on the Conwy River. The Harbour Master had advised that any incidents that had been filmed could be submitted to the Harbour Master’s Office, which could lead to the prosecution of the perpetrators. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 17 September 2025 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Bron y Nant Disability Respite and Bryn Euryn Nurseries and Café end of project report be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources sought approval for the project closure of the Bron y Nant Disability Respite and Bryn Euryn Nurseries and Café project. The Social Care and Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 15 October 2025 and supported the recommendation. Members agreed that the project outlined the incredible work that could be achieved when the Council received the resources to deliver projects and improve services. RESOLVED- That the Bron y Nant Disability Respite and Bryn Euryn Nurseries and Café end of project report be approved.
Part of an issue followed across 2 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That Conwy County Borough Council continue to participate in the Partnership Agreement regulating the pooling of funds for care home accommodation functions for older people. (b) That authorisation be given to the ratification of and signature by the Head of Law and Governance or the Strategic Director of Social Care and Education, on behalf of the Council to the Partnership Agreement regulating the pooling of funds for care home accommodation functions for older people attached in Appendix 1 of the report.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources requested approval for the Pooled Budget Agreement for Care Home Accommodation for Older People. RESOLVED- (a) That Conwy County Borough Council continue to participate in the Partnership Agreement regulating the pooling of funds for care home accommodation functions for older people. (b) That authorisation be given to the ratification of and signature by the Head of Law and Governance or the Strategic Director of Social Care and Education, on behalf of the Council to the Partnership Agreement regulating the pooling of funds for care home accommodation functions for older people attached in Appendix 1 of the report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the revised Reimbursement of Expenses Policy, including proposed changes to the rates payable, be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources sought approval for the Reimbursement of Expenses Policy for staff. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 20 October 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows:- • The proposed amounts within the policy were the maximum that could be claimed. • The figure of £150 for overnight accommodation had only been increased from the previous amount of £130 to take into account the increase of hotel accommodation costs, especially in cities. • It was noted that only 24 members of staff had claimed for overnight accommodation in the last 12 months.. • The Strategic Director for Finance and Resources advised that the expense reimbursement arrangements for those individuals employed via direct payments were subject to separate contracts and policies. RESOLVED- That the revised Reimbursement of Expenses Policy, including proposed changes to the rates payable, be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the introduction of the Miscarriage Bereavement Leave Policy be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and Human Resources requested approval of the Miscarriage Bereavement Leave Policy. Discussion ensued as follows:- · The Policy was welcomed and demonstrated the support provided for staff, especially as miscarriages impacted on the whole family. · The Head of People and Performance advised that, if approved, managers would be provided with guidelines for dealing with such a sensitive matter. RESOLVED- That the introduction of the Miscarriage Bereavement Leave Policy be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Play Sufficiency Action Plan for 2025-2026 be approved.
The Cabinet Member Culture, Leisure and Governance Services sought approval for Conwy's Play Sufficiency Action Plan 2025-2026. The Economy and Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 22 October 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows:- · The number of families engaging with play schemes was increasing. · The Action Plan included innovative ideas for play development, with best practice being shared. · The Town and Community Councils were thanked for their support for the play initiatives. RESOLVED- That the Play Sufficiency Action Plan for 2025-2026 be approved.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Performance Management Guide be approved.
Cabinet Member Culture, Leisure and Governance Services sought approval for the Performance Management Guide. The Governance and Audit Committee had considered the report on 27 October 2025 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows:- · In relation to the whether the costs associated with undertaking performance management should be spent on frontline services, the Chief Executive advised that the Council had a legislative responsibility for undertaking performance management in terms of its statutory duties. · Further to the above, frontline services would not be able to function without the assistance of the support services. · Performance management provided the feedback to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services through robust discussions and benchmarking. RESOLVED- That the Performance Management Guide be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Risk Management Guide be approved.
The Cabinet Member Culture, Leisure and Governance Services sought approval of the Risk Management Guide. The Governance and Audit Committee had considered the report on 27 October 2025 and supported the recommendation. The Strategy, Performance and Engagement Manager advised that the Section Criteria Technical Risks would cover robotics and Artificial Intelligence. RESOLVED- That the Risk Management Guide be approved.
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