The Panel's role and how it works
Decided: The Panel agreed its role. The minute gives no further detail.
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Decided: The Panel agreed its role. The minute gives no further detail.
Decided: The minute records no decision. The Panel heard the update and welcomed the progress made so far.
Decided: The minute records no decision. The Panel discussed the National Emergency Briefing Film, and councillors will be shown it before the September Council meeting.
Decided: Cabinet noted the full-year outturn for the year ended 31 March 2026 and the variances against the approved budget. It noted the grants in section 7.1 and Appendix E of the report, and approved the virements, which move budget between headings.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Communications Strategy, which sets out how the council will use clear, consistent and engaging communication. It also agreed that the strategy should be shared widely across Powys through all available channels, including media, social media and the council's website.
Decided: The committee was content with the Education Services report. For Children's Services, it recommended that officers give updates on progress of Home Office funding for children on remand in the Mid-Year Report. It was also content with the Children's Services report.
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 30 June 2026 be received and confirmed as a correct record.
Decided: Cabinet noted the budgets set for 2026/27 and progress against the agreed budget strategy.
RESOLVED that Cabinet’s forward work programme be noted. Having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the following two items, the Leader, Councillor Jason McLellan, withdrew from the meeting. The Deputy Leader, Councillor Julie Matthews, assumed the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Council's Digital Strategy for 2026 to 2031. It also confirmed it had read and considered the well-being impact assessment.
Decided: Cabinet approved the procurement strategy and the invitation of competitive bids for the works to create homes on the upper floors and renovate the shops on the ground floor. It also confirmed it had considered the well-being impact assessment.
Decided: Cabinet agreed in principle to provide additional funding, subject to a further report to the Capital Scrutiny Group and Cabinet once external funding applications are decided and the amount is clear. The specific amount was removed from the recommendation because costs were not yet certain. Cabinet also confirmed it had considered the well-being impact assessment.
Decided: Cabinet approved a maximum two-year extension of 41 supported living contracts so a programme of work can be completed. It also confirmed it had considered the well-being impact assessment.