21/08/2024 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE INDICATOR REPORT - 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2024

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities from 1st April 2024 to 31st December 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/03/2025

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY 2025-2026

That Council formally approves the Treasury Management Policy and Strategy for 2025-26 and recommendations therein. That Council formally approves the Treasury Management Indicators, Prudential Indicators, the MRP Statement, the Investment Strategy and recommendations therein.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 17/02/2025

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - MID-YEAR TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/12/2024

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 1ST APRIL 2024 TO 30TH JUNE 2024

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities from 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - DIRECT PAYMENTS POLICY

To seek approval for the amended Direct Payments Policy.The local authority needs to update its direct payment policy to reflect changes in circumstances.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 14/10/2024

Lead officer: Joanna Jones, Rhys Page

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2024/25 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2024/25 capital programme, as at the 31st December 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 17/03/2025

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 31st December 2024, in respect of 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 17/03/2025

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2024/25 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2024/25 capital programme, as at the 31st October 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/01/2025

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 31st October 2024, in respect of 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/01/2025

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - REVENUE BUDGET OUTLOOK

To provide the Cabinet with an overview of the budget issues and outlook for the forthcoming year.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/09/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - ADOPTED LDP ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 2023/24

TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT FOR THE ADOPTED CARMARTHENSHIRE LDP AS PART OF THE WG REQUIREMENT TO MONITOR AND ASSESS THE ONGOING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2024

Lead officer: Kerry Latham, Ian R Llewelyn

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

S10.7 OF THE FLOOD AND WATER MANAGEMENT ACT 2010 REQUIRES ALL LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO PUBLISH THEIR LOCAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY.
THE STRATEGY, SUPPORTED BY A MORE TACTICAL PLAN, WILL CLARIFY WHERE WE ARE NOW IN TERMS OF FLOOD AND COASTAL EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT, WHERE WE WANT TO BE IN 2030 AND HOW WE WILL GET THERE.
A PLAN IS CURRENTLY BEING PRODUCED.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2024

Lead officer: Ben Kathrens, Kerry Latham

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons


21/08/2024 - ROAD RISK POLICY

THE AIM OF THIS POLICY IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF OCCUPATIONAL ROAD RISKS WITHIN THE COUNCIL AND TO REDUCE THE ASSOCIATED RISKS TO EMPLOYEES, ELECTED MEMBERS, THE PUBLIC, AND THE COUNCIL TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2025

Lead officer: Daniel John, Kerry Latham

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt  - view reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This is a new Policy and it will apply to all Council employees, Agency Workers, Contracted Persons and Elected Members, who are authorised to drive for Council work purposes.


21/08/2024 - AI AND AUTOMATION STRATEGY

Having an AI and Automation Strategy is crucial for a forward-thinking Local Authority such as ours. Our new AI and Automation Strategy will empower us to achieve operational improvements and efficiencies, enhance services, and navigate the evolving landscape of technology. It will help to ensure we are exploring and adopting this technology safely, ethically, and appropriately whilst supporting and underpinning the objectives of our overarching Digital Strategy 2024 – 2027.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/12/2024

Lead officer: Gareth Jones

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - COMMUNITIES, HOMES AND REGENERATION SCRUTINY COMMITTEE TASK AND FINISH GROUP REPORT - ADAPTATIONS POLICY

To provide Cabinet with the findings and recommendations of the Communities, Homes and Regeneration Scrutiny Task and Finish Group on the Council’s Adaptations Policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Nicola Evans, Steve Murphy

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - DATA PROTECTION POLICY

The current policy has exceeded its review date and requires updating to reflect changes in working practices and the use of new IT.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: John Tillman

Notice of decision: 21/08/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - LOW COST HOMEOWNERSHIP OPTIONS FOR CARMARTHENSHIRE

THE REPORT AIMS TO
•CONFIRM THE RANGE OF LOW-COST HOME OWNERSHIP OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN WALES
•OFFER A REAL ALTERNATIVE TO THE RENTAL MARKET FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO WOULD LIKE TO OWN THEIR OWN HOME BUT CAN’T AFFORD TO PURCHASE A HOME AT OPEN MARKET VALUES; AND
•RECOMMEND A WAY FORWARD FOR THE COUNCIL WHICH ENSURES THAT WE CONTINUE TO OFFER A RANGE OF FLEXIBLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS THAT WILL HELP INCREASE SUPPLY AT PACE.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/11/2024

Lead officer: Rachel Davies, Jonathan Morgan

Notice of decision: 14/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - NEW SOCIAL HOUSING ALLOCATION POLICY (POST CONSULTATION)

DUE TO THE UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR SOCIAL HOUSING WE PROPOSED A DIRECT MATCHING APPROACH TO ALLOCATE HOUSING TO THOSE IN GREATEST HOUSING NEED. THIS EMERGENCY MEASURE WAS APPROVED BY COUNCIL FROM APRIL 2023. THIS REPORT SEEKS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON CONSULTATION REGARDING THE CHANGES AND PRESENT A NEW SOCIAL HOUSING ALLOCATION POLICY.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/11/2024

Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan, Joy Williams

Notice of decision: 14/05/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - EQUESTRIAN STRATEGY

The Carmarthenshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2019-2029 has been produced and published in accordance with section 60 of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act (2000).
The ROWIP details Carmarthenshire’s plan for the strategic management, development, and improvement of the County’s Public Rights of Way network up until 2029.
During consultation with the Local Access Forum, The Forum identified a need for the local authority to commit to producing a Carmarthenshire Equestrian Strategy to recognise the access opportunities and challenges for horse riding and carriage driving across the County.
An Equestrian Strategy to ‘promote and develop an accessible network for equestrian use’ has therefore been published in the Carmarthenshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2019-2029.
The report sets out the proposal to adopt an Equestrian Strategy for Carmarthenshire.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 04/11/2024

Lead officer: Daniel John

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2024/25 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2024/25 capital programme, as at the 31st August 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 31st August 2024, in respect of 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2024/25 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2024/25 capital programme, as at the 30th June 2024.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - RURAL ESTATE PLAN

On the 20th February 2023, Cabinet unanimously resolved to retain the County Farm Estate whilst rationalising and considering development and sale opportunities as they arise. The purpose of this Plan is not to revisit the issue of retention but to highlight the extent and performance of the current portfolio, together with the key issues and future strategy to enable the Council to maximise the opportunities available to support its wellbeing objectives.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Ainsley Williams

Notice of decision: 15/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - 10 YEAR HOUSING STRATEGY (PRE-CONSULTATION)

THIS HOUSING STRATEGY SETS OUT CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES, FOR PRIVATE AND SOCIAL HOUSING. IT DETAILS A RANGE OF ACTIONS THAT THE COUNCIL INTENDS TO TAKE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RELEVANT PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO INCREASE THE HOUSING SUPPLY AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS TO ACCESS DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WHILE PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/01/2025

Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan, Gareth Williams

Notice of decision: 15/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - STATUTORY DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24

THE REPORT EXAMINES EACH SERVICE AREA WITHIN SOCIAL CARE AND SHOWS HOW SERVICE STRATEGIES, ACTIONS, TARGETS AND SERVICE RISKS WILL BE ADDRESSED AND DELIVERED OPERATIONALLY. IT COMPRISES AN OVERVIEW ON HOW WE HAVE PERFORMED IN 2023/24 AND AN ASSESSMENT ON THE FUTURE, TOGETHER WITH OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Lead officer: Silvana Sauro

Notice of decision: 19/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CHARGING POLICY FOR SOCIAL CARE SERVICES - AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT POLICY (POST CONSULTATION)

THE CURRENT CHARGING POLICY WAS LAST UPDATED IN APRIL 2019; THEREFORE, IT IS NOW TIMELY TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND CONSIDER ANY AMENDMENTS REQUIRED.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Rhys Page

Notice of decision: 19/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - DRAFT CROSS HANDS STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT SITE – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER

TO CONSIDER THE DRAFT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ORDER (LDO) AND IT’S STATEMENT OF REASONS. THE LDO IDENTIFIES AND PROVIDES SPECIFIED PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR THE CROSS HANDS STRATEGIC EMPLOYMENT SITE REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A PLANNING APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION FOR SPECIFIED USES.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2024

Lead officer: Kerry Latham, Ian R Llewelyn

Notice of decision: 19/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - RENEWABLE ENERGY FUND FOR COMMUNITIES

The purpose of the report is to seek Cabinet approval to establish a Renewable Energy Fund for local communities.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Ainsley Williams

Notice of decision: 19/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 30th June 2024, in respect of 2024/25.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CHILDREN'S SERVICES ACTION PLAN

To consider the Children’s Services Action Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S STRATEGY FOR TREES AND WOODLAND

The strategy reflects CCC’S responsibilities for trees and woodlands. It sets out how CCC manages the trees and woodlands for which it is responsible, where and why it would like to plant more trees and woodland, and the steps it can take to do this.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/09/2024

Lead officer: Rosie Carmichael, Kerry Latham

Notice of decision: 15/12/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


21/08/2024 - ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 2023-2024

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities for 2023-2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/09/2024

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 01/02/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2024 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24

Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 the Authority is required to publish an Annual Report on its Well-being Objectives. Under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 the Authority has a duty to report on performance based on a selfassessment approach. The Council's Annual Report aims to meet both these
requirements in one document.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, County Council

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 18/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2024 - QUARTERLY TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 1ST APRIL 2023 TO 31ST DECEMBER 2023

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities from 1st April 2023 to 31ST December 2023.

Decision Maker: Corporate Performance & Resources Scrutiny Committee, Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/04/2024

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2024 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24

Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 the Authority is required to publish an Annual Report on its Well-being Objectives. Under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 the Authority has a duty to report on performance based on a self[1]assessment approach. The Council's Annual Report aims to meet both these requirements in one document.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, County Council

Decision due date: 18/12/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 18/04/2024


31/01/2024 - REVENUE & CAPITAL BUDGET MONITORING REPORT 2023/24

To provide Scrutiny with an update on the latest budgetary position for Health and Social Services and for Scrutiny to consider the budgetary position.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/05/2024

Lead officer: Andrea Thomas

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2024 - PERFORMANCE MONITORING REPORT - QUARTER 3

To monitor the progress in delivering the objectives/actions and targets set out in the New Corporate Strategt relevant to the Committees remit.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/04/2024

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/01/2024 - 10 YEAR SOCIAL SERVICES STRATEGY (POST CONSULTATION)

To provide members with a vision on how the Council will provide the statutory social services functions over the next decade. The document will detail the following areas: Introduction, Vision Statement, The services people receive, Social Work Models of care, Safeguarding, Integration and Partnerships , Workforce and an Action Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/09/2024

Notice of decision: 31/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/01/2024 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24

Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 the Authority is required to publish an Annual Report on its Well-being Objectives. Under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 the Authority has a duty to report on performance based on a self-assessment approach. The Council's Annual Report aims to meet both these requirements in one document

Decision Maker: County Council

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 18/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


28/01/2024 - Performance Monitoring Report Quarter 3

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 29/04/2024

Notice of decision: 28/01/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/01/2024 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24

Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 the Authority is required to publish an Annual Report on its Well-being Objectives. Under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 the Authority has a duty to report on performance based on a self assessment approach. The Council's Annual Report aims to meet both these requirements in one document.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, County Council

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 18/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


25/01/2024 - PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF YSGOL GYMRAEG GWENLLIAN

Statutory process for the proposal to relocate Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenllian to a new site and increase its capacity to 210 + 30 nursery places as of September 2024, when occupation of the new school is proposed.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/11/2024

Lead officer: Sara Griffiths

Notice of decision: 02/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open


16/11/2023 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 the Authority is required to publish an Annual Report on its Well-being Objectives. Under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 the Authority has a duty to report on performance based on a selfassessment approach. The Council's Annual Report aims to meet both these
requirements in one document.

Decision Maker: Cabinet, County Council

Decision due date: 11/12/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 18/04/2024

Anticipated restriction: Open