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Decided: The Committee reviewed the report and asked for assurance that recommendations are being put in place on time.
Decided: The Committee considered the certified draft Statement of Accounts for the Council, the draft Pension Fund accounts, and the draft annual return for Llwydcoed Crematorium Joint Committee. It also considered the effect of the year's audit reports on the accounts and noted the plan for producing and auditing them.
Decided: The Committee reviewed the draft report and agreed to give observations or recommendations on its findings. It noted that the Joint Consultative Committee will be updated and that the report will be published within four weeks of full Council approving it.
RESOLVED to pass the following Resolution: “That the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act (as amended) for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of the exempt information as defined in paragraph 14 of Part 4 of the Schedule 12A of the Act”.
Resolved: That pursuant to Section 100BA (2) and (7) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following item of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 12 of part 4 of schedule 12A of the above Act.
Resolved: It is recommended that Democratic Services Committee: • Notes the revised HMRC mileage rates effective from 6 April 2026. • Approves the adoption of the revised mileage rates for all eligible members' travel claims with effect from the date of this report. • Authorises the Chief Legal Officer and Head of Democratic Services to update all associated guidance, claim forms and administrative procedures.
Resolved: It is recommended that: • members note the feedback from the Annual Member Survey 25/26. • the feedback from the Member Induction 2022 be considered as part of the development of the Member Induction Programme 2027 • the Head of Democratic Services consult with other officers on potential actions to be taken in response to the survey to implement the proposed action plan.
Resolved: That Members: 1. Note the completion of the Harassment, Abuse and Intimidation Guidance for Elected Members; 2. Re-endorse the guidance as a valuable resource for supporting Members in carrying out their duties safely and effectively; 3. Note the proposed next steps outlined within the report; and 4. Provide comments, observations and recommendations regarding any additional measures they consider should be explored or implemented.
Resolved: It is recommended that Democratic Services Committee: 1. Approves the Digital, Information Governance and ICT Policy for Elected Members 2027-2032 attached at Appendix 1. 2. Approves the Member Responsibilities Acknowledgement process set out within the Policy. 3. Agrees that Democratic Services Committee shall receive periodic reports regarding implementation of the Policy, member training completion, cyber security awareness activity and any emerging governance issues affecting members.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Social Care & Tackling Poverty Service Transformation Committee held on 10 April 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.
Decided: The committee noted the Work Plan for 2026-2027.
Decided: The minute describes as agreed the principle of moving the single point of entry for children's emotional wellbeing referrals from CAMHS into the councils' front-door services. The minute does not give a date or a vote on this.
RESOLVED- That the Police and Crime Panel (PCP) is assured that the grant is utilised to undertake the key deliverables as follows: (i) The PCP is able to carry out its scrutiny functions and responsibilities as set out in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. (ii) The PCP continues to fulfil their statutory responsibilities, meeting in public and making necessary reports on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s decisions and actions. (iii) The PCP continues to provide effective scrutiny of the Police and Crime Commissioner and ensuring transparency to the public.
RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 June 2026 be approved as a correct record.