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RESOLVED That the action log updates be noted.
Decided: The Committee noted the work programme and agreed to add scrutiny of reading standards to its March 2027 meeting.
Decided: The Committee noted the update. It resolved to ask the Leader or the Cabinet Member for Education and Regeneration to write to the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for Education, inviting them to visit and learn about Pembs50. It also recommended that Cabinet make a five-year commitment to Pembs50. It further recommended that the Cabinet Member for Education and Regeneration consider standard platforms for phonics, numeracy and professional development in all county schools, funded centrally.
Decided: The Committee noted the information on the curriculum update and outdoor learning audit, and the information provided by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority.
Decided: The Committee noted the Section 175 report and its action plan.
Decided: The Committee noted the rising use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools, its opportunities and challenges, and the rules set by examination bodies. It supported continued work on guidance, training and governance, and agreed to consider the matter again in 12 months.
Decided: Council rejected the recommendation to appoint Councillor Angela Sandles to South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority.
Decided: Council approved the self-assessment for 2025/26.
Decided: Council agreed to fund two extra highways inspector posts, and to consider extra revenue funding for the two extra pothole teams in the 2027/28 budget. It agreed to adopt, and to buy, a Bobcat Skid Steer, a small machine, as the preferred method for planned repairs. It also agreed the reporting method, to send all pothole and highways reports through My Council Services (My Monmouthshire), and to review reactive highways maintenance (repairs made in response to reports) in 24 months.
Decided: Council accepted the motion. A report will come back to Council before the 2027/28 budget is set, explaining how the cabinet member will reduce the overspend without affecting school staffing levels.
Decided: Council accepted the motion. The Cabinet Member will be asked to propose raising fixed penalty notices for littering and dog fouling to the current legal maximum. Council will also write to Welsh Government supporting higher fly-tipping fines, and asking for higher maximum fines for littering and dog fouling.