Flood preparedness: progress on improvement actions
Decided: The committee agreed to recommend that the report be accepted. It also agreed that progress on the three outstanding actions be monitored and reported back to scrutiny.
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Councils reported on climate and nature plans this month, including net zero reports in Carmarthenshire and Powys and nature plans in Neath Port Talbot, Caerphilly and Bridgend. Planning committees also dealt with carbon capture, flood-related and biodiversity matters.[4][14][2][12][5][1]
Written in November 2026 from council records since 20 September 2026, open consultations and official sources. Written automatically, then checked: every point names its sources and every figure appears in them. Follow the links to check anything before relying on it.
Every Welsh council has declared or responded to the climate emergency and has plans to cut its own emissions, from buildings, vehicles and the things it buys. Councils also manage flood risk on local rivers and streams.
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| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | 138 | 16 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | 55 | 52 |
| Gwynedd | 55 | 52 |
| Pembrokeshire | 43 | 36 |
| Carmarthenshire | 41 | 39 |
| Swansea | 40 | 31 |
| Powys | 40 | 29 |
| Monmouthshire | 38 | 9 |
| Wrexham | 27 | 27 |
| Cardiff | 27 | 24 |
| Conwy | 27 | 24 |
| Denbighshire | 22 | 17 |
| Flintshire | 21 | 11 |
| Newport | 21 | 10 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 17 | 17 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 16 | 9 |
| Caerphilly | 16 | 0 |
| Ceredigion | 9 | 8 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 8 | 7 |
| Torfaen | 7 | 6 |
| Bridgend | 5 | 0 |
Decided: The committee agreed to recommend that the report be accepted. It also agreed that progress on the three outstanding actions be monitored and reported back to scrutiny.
RESOLVED That the Notice of Motion be not upheld; and that Cabinet notes that a scheme at the Pembroke barrage and associated infrastructure refurbishment works has been fully considered and implemented, and that the scheme has now been completed.
RESOLVED That Option 3, as outlined in the report, be approved which involves the delivery of the following: a) Acknowledge that the scheme is required to be delivered, in light of the work undertaken to date and the results of the WG Roads Review 152 and Pre Application Consultation. However, taking into account funding priorities and the immediate risk to the A487. Pause the scheme prior to submitting planning application, and review the position in the next 18-24 months. b) Maintain the currency of background information (i.e. environmental surveys) for a period of 2 years utilising PCC revenue budgets and Regional Transport Plan (RTP) funding, with a view of future progression of the Scheme to planning application as the scheme is required in the long term. c) Review the options available for improvements, including passing places and signage, to the diversion route implemented during road closures as a result of storm/ flooding impacts at Newgale in the short term through the Regional Transport Plan Funding. d) Continue to review external funding options to support the delivery of the construction phase of the project.
RESOLVED: The Committee: a) noted and accepted the decarbonisation and climate solutions targets, investment objectives, and preferences. b) noted and approved the ISS for consultation with Employers by 6 March 2026.
RESOLVED: · To accept the report and note the content · To accept the financial propriety of the proposals and the relevant risks · To submit observations from the discussion to the Cabinet’s consideration when discussing and approving the 2026/27 Budget at its meeting on 10/02/26 · To thank the Finance Department for their thorough work in preparing the Budget · The overspending situation is worrying · Concern that the reserve is dwindling – a harvesting exercise is welcomed · Development/improvement plans for Residential Homes in Gwynedd - request for the findings of the Housing LIN Cymru inquiry to be submitted to the Committee Note: - List of capital bids - the plan to extend Ysgol y Faenol car park. A request from the Local Member for further details regarding the reasons for the delay (original date 2021) and the costs associated with the slippage - A suggestion to present Council tax information in monetary value (£) rather than as a percentage (%) only - The Finance Officer's statement – that the budget 'inevitably includes an element of risk from assumptions' ...were there plans in place in the event of a reduction in housing premium collections, but an increase in demand for building houses?
Decided: Cabinet agreed to buy the freehold of 1-16 Clydach Terrace, excluding 6a and 6b, for about £2,570,000. This sum includes incidental costs, relocation help for residents and legal fees. It authorised the Group Director for Corporate Resources to finish negotiations and the legal steps. It also gave officers authority to clear and make good the site, including demolition, and to add public realm (shared outdoor space) where appropriate.
Decided: Permission was granted, in line with the officer's recommendation. Customers may use the premises only between 4pm and 10pm, every day. The approved plan limits the customer area to 20 square metres. A scheme for kitchen extraction and odour control must be approved before work starts, and fitted before use begins. Biodiversity measures in the Green Infrastructure Statement must be in place before the building is occupied. Work must begin within five years.
RESOLVED to grant Councillor Elizabeth Evans dispensation to speak at the Ceredigion County Council Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Cabinet and the Dyffryn Arth Community Council, and to speak and vote at the Ceredigion Council meeting on the grounds of category (d) the nature of the member’s interest is such that the member’s participation in the business to which the interest relates would not damage public confidence in the conduct of the relevant authority’s business. The dispensation was granted for a period of 12 months.
RESOLVED 1. To approve the Updated General Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2025/26 of £150,297 and £200,000 for the Regional Transport Plan Updated Budget for 2025/26 as outlined in Appendix A to the report. 2. To approve the General Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2026/27 of £150,297 and £100,000 for the Regional Transport Plan Budget for 2026/27 as outlined in Appendix A. 3. To approve a levy chargeable against Powys and Ceredigion County Councils of £74,093 each in respect of the General Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2026/27. With regard to the Strategic Planning Budget it was moved by County Councillor Bryan Davies and seconded by County Councillor Gareth Ratcliffe and RESOLVED 1. To approve the Updated Strategic Planning Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2025/26 of £49,703 as outlined in Appendix A. 2. To approve the Strategic Planning Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2026/27 of £49,703 as outlined in Appendix A. 3. To approve a levy chargeable against Powys and Ceredigion County Councils of £25,907 each and a levy of £6,700 chargeable against Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority in respect of the Strategic Planning Expenditure Budget for the MWCJC for 2026/27. With regard to the delivery model for regional funding for Regional Transport and Local Growth Fund it was moved by County Councillor Bryan Davies and seconded by County Councillor Jake Berriman and RESOLVED that the current preferred delivery model for regional funding from Welsh Government in relation to Regional Transport funding and the Local Growth Fund is the Lead Authority model, in a similar vein to how UKSPF funding has been delivered and managed.
Decided: The Council adopted both notices of motion. The first supports the Employment Rights Act 2025 and asks the Leader to write to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, asks for an officer report on the Council's own employment practices, and calls for work with trade unions and others to raise awareness. The second condemns the continued Russian aggression against Ukraine and asks officers to report on formal twinning with Pavlohrad.
Decided: Cabinet unanimously approved £240,000 for a new automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) barrier at Pembrey Country Park, to be repaid over five years from 2026/27.
Decided: Cabinet unanimously agreed the progress on the motion, including the letter sent to the relevant Cabinet Secretary.
Decided: The sub-committee noted the outcome of the Corporate Joint Committee reports of 23 January 2026 and the next steps for the plan.
Decided: The sub-committee noted the content of the report. It also noted that the task list will inform its work programme and meeting schedule.
RESOLVED North Wales Corporate Joint Committee · To approve the budget for 2026/27 as presented in Appendix 1. · To approve the levy on the constituent authorities as noted in Appendix 1 Growth Deal · To approve the Growth Deal revenue budget for 2026/27 as presented in Appendix 2. · To approve the funding contributions which include the partner contributions, local authorities’ supplementary contributions and partner interest contributions. · To approve the Growth Deal’s capital budget for 2026/27 as presented in Appendix 3. DISCUSSION The report was presented highlighting that it was a statutory requirement for the CJC to approve its budget, and the allocation of the levy to the Councils and the Eryri National Park Authority by 31 January. It was noted that the total expenditure budget for 2026/27as £2.16m and it was highlighted how it was being funded. It was explained that the levy, which is allocated to the constituent authorities based on the population, had increased by £112,700 for 2026/27 due to inflation of 3.5% and the additional costs in increasing the capacity of the Monitoring Officer and the Section 151 Officer. It was noted that to further support governance arrangements across the CJC, a recent review indicated the need for a full-time Monitoring Officer and a Section 151 Officer for 3 days a week as we move forward. It was highlighted that after using the contribution of almost £625krom the reserves for 2026/27, a balance of approximately £800k would remain in reserves. Looking at the Growth Deal, it was noted that the spending budget for 2026/27was £2.95m, with £470k funded by partner contributions, £240k by local authority supplementary contributions, £154k by partner interest contributions, £660k from the Growth Deal grant earmarked for the revenue element, £435k from the Growth Deal grant earmarked from the projects and £987k from the resource fund. It was explained that an increase in partner contributions because of a reduction in the employer's pension contribution rate did not offset the outturn adjustment for 2025/26 and the wage inflation objective for 2026/27. It was detailed that changes in projects in the capital profile had led to an overall increase in the projected cost of borrowing compared to the calculation made for the 2025/26 budget. It was reiterated that some partners were also leading their projects, and therefore the cost of borrowing had been added to their interest contributions. It was noted in relation to the capital budget of the Growth Deal that the most recent expenditure profile had been identified as part of the appendices, and that it was based on the timetable of the most recent projects. It was added that it was being reviewed as the business cases were being approved. Thanks were extended for the report, and it was noted that it was self-explanatory. It was asked if the use of reserves was sustainable, as this went from year to year. The need for further consideration was noted when formulating a long-term fiscal strategy. It was expressed that they need to be used as it reduced the need to increase the levy on Local Authorities and the National Park.
Decided: The Cabinet approved the 2023-25 Biodiversity Duty Report and the updated 2026-28 Action Plan. Both documents will be published on the Council website and sent to Welsh Government.
Decided: The Cabinet approved the Council applying to the Local Places for Nature Challenge Fund on behalf of two Local Nature Partnership partners.