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Cabinet approved a protocol that lets members of the public ask questions at Cabinet meetings, and approved the Director of Social Care's Annual Report for 2025-2026. It also approved the timetable for setting the 2027/2028 budget, noted the potential funding gap for that year, and agreed that the Work Welsh evaluation report be sent to its funding body.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mike Priestley and Rhun ap Gareth (Chief Executive)
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RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 August 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 August 2026 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 11 August 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
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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.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the introduction of the Protocol for Questions from Members of the Public at Cabinet, attached at Appendix 1 be approved. (b) That the protocol be published on the Council’s website, together with any associated application form and guidance. (c) That the Head of Law and Governance incorporate the protocol into the Council’s Constitution and, in consultation with the Leader, be authorised to make any minor or consequential amendments required to implement and operate the protocol effectively.
The Leader sought approval for the introduction of a Protocol for Questions from Members of the Public at Cabinet. Members were advised that the report would not require Council approval as it was considered a consequential amendment to the Constitution and was therefore delegated to the Head of Law and Governance. Whilst feedback had not been sought from other Councils that had introduced similar protocols, the introduction of the Protocol by Conwy would provide the public with a further opportunity to engage with democracy. RESOLVED- (a) That the introduction of the Protocol for Questions from Members of the Public at Cabinet, attached at Appendix 1 be approved. (b) That the protocol be published on the Council’s website, together with any associated application form and guidance. (c) That the Head of Law and Governance incorporate the protocol into the Council’s Constitution and, in consultation with the Leader, be authorised to make any minor or consequential amendments required to implement and operate the protocol effectively.
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RESOLVED- (a) That the timetable and process for the Business Planning Framework for 2027/2028 be approved. (b) That the scale of the potential funding gap in planning for the 2027/2028 budget, whilst accepting that, in the current context, financial planning continues to be extremely difficult be noted.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Planning sought approval for the Business Planning Framework for 2027/2028. The Finance and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee considered the report on 7 September 2026 and supported the recommendations. The Cabinet Member thanked Gareth Evans, Head of Finance, for all the work undertaken for Team Conwy and for the improvements undertaken to introduce efficient and effective systems. Discussion ensued as follows:- · Further value for money and productivity data was requested for consideration by the Budget Working Group. · It was emphasised that robust data would be needed to justify any proposed service reductions to residents. · Concerns were raised regarding recent press reports and potential Council Tax increases. · A Member questioned the use of PISA as a measure of children’s attainment. · The Leader advised that a review of the school funding formula was being undertaken. · Reference was made to Conwy’s recycling rate of 71%, successfully meeting the Welsh Government's statutory recycling target of 70%, with that data being readily available on the Welsh Government website. RESOLVED- (a) That the timetable and process for the Business Planning Framework for 2027/2028 be approved. (b) That the scale of the potential funding gap in planning for the 2027/2028 budget, whilst accepting that, in the current context, financial planning continues to be extremely difficult be noted.
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RESOLVED- That the contents of the Work Welsh Scheme’s Evaluation Report 2025-2026 be noted and that it be submitted to the funding body to the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
The Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Governance Services sought submission of the Work Welsh Scheme’s Evaluation Report 2025-2026 to the funding body of the National Centre for Learning Welsh. Members welcome the positive report and commended the number of officers who were learning the language. RESOLVED- That the contents of the Work Welsh Scheme’s Evaluation Report 2025-2026 be noted and that it be submitted to the funding body to the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
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RESOLVED- That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be approved.
The Cabinet Member for Children and Safeguarding, together with the Cabinet Member for Integrated Adult Services sought approval of the Director of Social Care's Annual Report 2025-2026. Discussion ensued as follows:- · It was noted that demand for statutory services within social care continued to increase. · Reference was made to ongoing discussions with Welsh Government regarding additional funding and the continuing pressures arising from waiting lists. · The Cabinet Member confirmed that lobbying on social care funding would continue collectively. · It was noted that contributions from health remained a key area for lobbying, with some improvements beginning to be seen. · Members highlighted the impact of the ageing population and the need for this to be reflected in future funding arrangements. RESOLVED- That the Director of Social Care’s Annual Report for 2025-2026 be approved.
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