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Cabinet received the council's final 2025/26 money figures and first-quarter 2026/27 budget and capital reports, noting the year-end result and forecast pressures. It approved £163,000 from general balances to keep the TRAC young people's support service running until March 2027, a £2,597,871 Local Growth Fund grant for Eirias Redevelopment Phase 1, and a new Probation Period Policy.
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 July 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 July 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 7 July 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Councillor Alan Hunter, one of the Council’s representatives on the North Wales Police and Crime Panel (NWPCP), provided feedback on the work of the Authority over the past six months on the following matters:- · The North Wales Police and Crime Panel had been abolished by the UK Government and would cease from 2028. Further Home Office decisions were awaited on the future police scrutiny arrangements. · The Police and Crime Commissioners Plan 2025–2028 focused on neighbourhood policing, victim and community support, and an effective criminal justice system. · Police force restructuring and the move of some functions to national delivery. Thanks were extended to the Panel for their work and also to North Wales Police for their continued work to protect communities.
Following the recent wildfires, the Leader thanked the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Police, Welsh Ambulance Services and the communities for their response to the incidents.
The Chief Executive echoed the comments of the Leader and thanked all the Services that worked together to support residents, with special thanks extended to the communities for their support.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Members were presented with the Forward Work Programme for the Cabinet. The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning requested that the Revised Local Development Plan (RLDP) - Submission be deferred to Cabinet on 15 December 2026 to allow him to attend, this would not impact on the timetable for the RLDP. RESOLVED- That the Cabinet Forward Work Programme be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 10 June 2026 be noted.
The minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 10 June 2026 were submitted. The Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Infrastructure took the opportunity to thank the Harbour Master and his staff for the successful recovery of a vessel that had drifted onto the Great Orme. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the Conwy Harbour Advisory Committee held on 10 June 2026 be noted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That the report reflecting the final revenue outturn position for 2025/2026 be noted. (b) That the General Fund balance, as at 31 March 2026, be noted as £7.783m and the overall level of reserves and balances (including the general fund and capital reserves) be noted as £72.576m. (c) That the earmarked reserves, set out in Appendix 3 column 6 of the report, are to remain for their intended purpose.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning sought approval for the earmarked reserves to remain for their intended purpose and to note the outturn position and the General Fund balance. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 10 August 2026 and supported the recommendations. RESOLVED- (a) That the report reflecting the final revenue outturn position for 2025/2026 be noted. (b) That the General Fund balance, as at 31 March 2026, be noted as £7.783m and the overall level of reserves and balances (including the general fund and capital reserves) be noted as £72.576m. (c) That the earmarked reserves, set out in Appendix 3 column 6 of the report, are to remain for their intended purpose.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the net addition of £5.019m to the 2025/2026 Capital Programme be approved. (b) That the final capital outturn position for 2025/2026 of £58.642m be noted. (c) That the figure of £58.282m be carried forward from the 2025/2026 Capital Programme and added to the 2026/2027 Capital Programme.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning sought approval for the net addition of £5.019m to the 2025/2026 Capital Programme, that £58.282m be carried forward from the 2025/2026 Capital Programme and added to the 2026/2027 Capital Programme and to note the outturn position. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 10 August 2026 and supported the recommendation. RESOLVED- (a) That the net addition of £5.019m to the 2025/2026 Capital Programme be approved. (b) That the final capital outturn position for 2025/2026 of £58.642m be noted. (c) That the figure of £58.282m be carried forward from the 2025/2026 Capital Programme and added to the 2026/2027 Capital Programme.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the latest financial assessment of the estimated budgetary position for 2026/2027 be noted. (b) That the virements, set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning requested that Cabinet note the latest financial assessment and sought approval for the virements set out in Appendix 1 of the report. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 10 August 2026 and supported the recommendation. Discussion ensued as follows: · Services were thanked for successfully attracting grant funding. · Assurance was provided that costs relating to the housing overspends from demand-led pressures were on course to decrease. · Older people’s services was also a demand led service with joint working with health, and costs were still being discussed. · Financial controls following the standing down of spend control panels. · Following the cessation of the Financial Control Panels the outturn figures were being managed with confidence in budget holders and financial discipline. RESOLVED- (a) That the latest financial assessment of the estimated budgetary position for 2026/2027 be noted. (b) That the virements, set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the net addition of £16.699m to the total Capital Programme be approved. (b) That the total Capital Programme of £112.241m and the first quarter capital outturn position for 2026/2027 be noted. (c) That the use of £121,000 from the Ffit Conwy carbon reduction capital budget, as match funding for the installation of LED lighting across sites in Colwyn Bay and Abergele, be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning sought approval for the net addition of £16.699m to the total Capital Programme, £121,000 from the Ffit Conwy carbon reduction capital budget, as match funding for the installation of LED lighting and to note the outturn position. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 10 August 2026 and supported the recommendation. RESOLVED- (a) That the net addition of £16.699m to the total Capital Programme be approved. (b) That the total Capital Programme of £112.241m and the first quarter capital outturn position for 2026/2027 be noted. (c) That the use of £121,000 from the Ffit Conwy carbon reduction capital budget, as match funding for the installation of LED lighting across sites in Colwyn Bay and Abergele, be approved.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That the allocation of £163,000 from the Council's general balances to fund the Transitions, Raising Attainment and Choices (TRAC) project for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year (September 2026 to March 2027) be approved. (b) That it be noted that the Education Service will actively seek alternative and sustainable funding sources for the continuation of the Transitions, Raising Attainment and Choices (TRAC) programme beyond 2026/2027, with any longer-term funding options to be explored and, where appropriate, brought forward for Member consideration through future budget-setting processes.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning sought approval for the allocation of funding to support the Transitions, Raising Attainment and Choices (TRAC) project for the remainder of the 2026/2027 financial year. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 10 August 2026 and supported the recommendations. The Area Youth Work Practitioner provided an overview of the work being undertaken by TRAC. Discussion ensued as follows:- · The programme was described as invaluable in helping young people remain engaged in education. · Members highlighted its preventative “spend to save” value. · Concerns were raised about reliance on grant funding and the financial impact if sustainable funding is not found. · The Leader indicated that Welsh Government would be challenged to provide appropriate future funding. RESOLVED- (a) That the allocation of £163,000 from the Council's general balances to fund the Transitions, Raising Attainment and Choices (TRAC) project for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year (September 2026 to March 2027) be approved. (b) That it be noted that the Education Service will actively seek alternative and sustainable funding sources for the continuation of the Transitions, Raising Attainment and Choices (TRAC) programme beyond 2026/2027, with any longer-term funding options to be explored and, where appropriate, brought forward for Member consideration through future budget-setting processes.
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Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That the Conwy Local Growth Fund grant award allocation of £2,597,871 for the Eirias Redevelopment Phase 1 project be approved. (b) That the Head of Economy and Culture be authorised, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, to enter into and complete all necessary funding and project delivery arrangements.
The Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy and Communication sought approval to grant an award allocation of £2,597,871 for the Eirias Redevelopment Phase 1 project from the Conwy Local Growth Fund. Discussion ensued as follows:- • The project would ensure that sustainability of Parc Eirias, which provided services for leisure, health, elite sport and community wellbeing. • Information would be provided on other successful projects following the approval process. RESOLVED- (a) That the Conwy Local Growth Fund grant award allocation of £2,597,871 for the Eirias Redevelopment Phase 1 project be approved. (b) That the Head of Economy and Culture be authorised, in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, to enter into and complete all necessary funding and project delivery arrangements.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- (a) That the Probation Period Policy be approved. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of People and Performance to amend the Probation Period Policy to reflect the emerging legislation.
The Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services and HR sought approval for the Probation Period Policy. Members were advised that the probationary period was for new starters only. In relation to any member of staff at risk of redundancy, there was a one-month period applied to any identified re-deployment role. RESOLVED- (a) That the Probation Period Policy be approved. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Head of People and Performance to amend the Probation Period Policy to reflect the emerging legislation.
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.
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.
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