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RESOLVED that the Leader of Powys County Council, County Councillor James Gibson-Watt, be appointed as Chair of Powys Public Service Board. The Chair asked for nominations for Vice-Chair and it was proposed and seconded and RESOLVED that Vivienne Harpwood be appointed as Vice-Chair of Powys Public Service Board.
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies for absence were received from Duncan Hamer Welsh Government, Christine Harley Probation Service, Catherine Mealing-Jones Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and Emma Palmer Powys County Council.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the Leader of Powys County Council, County Councillor James Gibson-Watt, be appointed as Chair of Powys Public Service Board. The Chair asked for nominations for Vice-Chair and it was proposed and seconded and RESOLVED that Vivienne Harpwood be appointed as Vice-Chair of Powys Public Service Board.
The PSB considered the terms of reference. It was noted that the Chair of the Public Service Board was the Leader of Powys County Council but that this should be re-confirmed following the ordinary election of councillors. It was therefore moved and seconded and RESOLVED that the Leader of Powys County Council, County Councillor James Gibson-Watt, be appointed as Chair of Powys Public Service Board. The Chair asked for nominations for Vice-Chair and it was proposed and seconded and RESOLVED that Vivienne Harpwood be appointed as Vice-Chair of Powys Public Service Board.
It was noted that One Voice Wales should be added to the list of invited participants.
County Councillor Gibson-Watt outlined the new administration’s seven key priorities: · Tackling the cost-of-living crisis, poverty and the housing emergency · Tackling the climate and biodiversity emergency · Securing the best start in life for young people · Developing prosperous towns and villages · Supporting vulnerable people · Connected Communities · Running an Open & Democratic Council Partners welcomed the priorities and the opportunity to work with the new administration.
The PSB noted the timetable for the delivery of the next well-being plan by 31st March 2023. Partners were reminded that a workshop would be held on 7th July at Radnor YFC to shape the high-level well-being objectives and start consideration of areas to be included within plan. Partners noted the importance of engaging with communities to find out what mattered to them. It was also important to make connections with the work of the Regional Partnership Board and to build on other engagement exercises such as those carried out for the Regional Economic Framework. Carol Shillabeer and Ann Watkin would get in touch with Catherine James with details.
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Cabinet noted the proposed approach to drafting and publishing the annual performance report. It was suggested that the workshop on 7th July should look at the steps and consider whether they remained priorities.
The PSB received annual reports from Brecon Town Council and Ystradgynlais Town Council. The Leader noted that the reports highlighted the importance of Town Councils and he asked that a letter of thanks be sent to them. He would also welcome their attendance at future meetings. Councillor Derrick Pugh advised that he had been involved in producing a training video for the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales on the Councillors’ Code of Conduct which he would arrange to be circulated to members.
It was agreed that future meetings would be held on Zoom to allow for simultaneous translation.
The next meeting would be held on 29th July. The meeting after that was scheduled for 4th November which was during the half term holiday and consideration would be given to moving it.
The Chair was authorised to sign the minutes of the last meeting held on 17th March 2022 as a correct record.
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