Each board must carry out a well-being
assessment and publish a well-being plan. The plan sets out how the
Board will meet its responsibilities under the Well being of Future
Generations (Wales) Act.
Decision Maker: County Council
Decision due date: 19/04/2023
Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide members with a vision on how we
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: 18/09/2023
Lead officer: Silvana Sauro
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
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 2022/23 and an
assessment on the future, together with our strategic priorities
for 2023/24.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 04/09/2023
Lead officer: Silvana Sauro
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide members with a vision on how we
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: 05/06/2023
Lead officer: Silvana Sauro
Notice of decision: 02/03/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
To consider the options open to the Council
with regard to introducing Council Tax Premiums on Long term empty
properties and second homs.
Decision Maker: County Council
Decision due date: 08/03/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 02/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
Proposal to consider the purchase of land and
virement in the capital programme to proceed with a new replacement
Welsh medium school for Ysgol Gwenllian, Kidwelly.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 13/03/2023
Lead officer: Simon Davies
Notice of decision: 02/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
EXEMPT REPORT IN PURSUANT OF PARAGRAPH 14 OF PART 4 OF SCHEDULE 12(A) TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972, AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) (VARIATION) (WALES) ORDER 2007 AS IT RELATES TO INFORMATION RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF ANY PARTICULAR PERSON (INCLUDING THE AUTHORITY HOLDING THAT INFORMATION)
The report seeks to update on the preparation
of the Street Naming and Numbering Policy. It sets out the
responses received as part of the formal consultation on the policy
and officer recommendations ahead of its formal adoption.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/05/2023
Lead officer: Ian R Llewelyn
Notice of decision: 02/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
A report will been produced to explore the
financial impact on Contractors as a consequence of the Covid-19
pandemic. The report will establish the current contract provisions
being enforced by the Authority compared against various government
advice and relief procedures. To further inform stakeholders, the
report will capture the potential implications for adopting and
seek a decision on implementing contractor support mechanisms to
mitigate the financial impact of Covid-19.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/05/2023
Lead officer: Jason G. Jones
Notice of decision: 02/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
information relating to person / Business
A Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme will involve
businesses being able to sponsor a roundabout in the County and see
their company promoted in potentially highly visible
locations.
It is envisaged that sponsorship funds will go towards maintaining
both roundabouts and essential Highways
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/05/2023
Lead officer: Jonathan Willis
Notice of decision: 02/02/2023
Anticipated restriction: Open
In line with the requirement of the Welsh
Language Standards the Council must produce and publish a policy on
awarding grants (or, where appropriate,
amend an existing policy) which requires you to consider positive
or negative effects the awarding and implementing of the grant
could have on:
(i) opportunities for persons to use the Welsh language, and
(ii) treating the Welsh language no less favourably than the
English language.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Noelwyn Daniel
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The Council has prepared a tackling poverty
action plan which incorporates its response to the cost of living
crisis. The plan outlines actions to be taken by a range of Council
services and steps to further our involvement with a range of
external stakeholders.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Noelwyn Daniel
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To approve progression within the Defence
Employee Recognition Scheme (DERS) to Silver Award and to
strengthen our ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. In
October 2021, Cabinet approved the re-signing of the Armed Forces
Covenant, which pledged a commitment to apply for the DERS. The
DERS encourages employers to support those serving (reservists) or
who have served in the armed forces (veterans) and their
dependants. It aligns with the Armed Forces Covenant which is a
pledge to the Armed Forces Community and their families that they
will be given respect and fairness in the United Kingdom that they
serve. The DERS encompasses Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards for
employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to the Armed
Forces Community.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Noelwyn Daniel
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To approve the Welsh Language Promotion
Strategy for 2023-28, as a part of our statutory responsibilities
under the Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011. Carmarthenshire
County Council leads on the preparation of the Promotion Strategy;
however, we work closely with partners across the county to
co-design our work to support the Language in our communities. This
is the second promotion strategy and there will be an opportunity
to reflect on the results of the 2021 Census as part of our
work.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Noelwyn Daniel
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales)
Act 2015 places a duty on each PSB to develop and publish a county
Well-being Plan. As part of the preparation of this Plan,
Carmarthenshire PSB has undertaken a detailed Well-being
Assessment.
The objectives and actions identified as part of this plan will
focus on areas of collective action that the PSB can influence by
working together and does not therefore replicate what is
considered to be the core business of the individual member bodies
of the PSB, unless there is added value to be gained by the PSB
working together.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Noelwyn Daniel
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
TO INTRODUCE THE EMPTY PROPERTY POLICY THAT
WILL SET THE VISION AND THE WORK PROGARMME FOR THE COUNCIL IN
TACKLING EMPTY RESIDENTIAL HOMES WITHIN THE COUNTY FOR THE NEXT 4
YEARS. THE POLICY ALSO SETS OUT THE LOAL CONTEXT AND THE IMPORTANCE
OF BRINGING EMPTY HOMES BACK INTO USE TO HELP MEET THE HOUSING NEED
IN THE COUNTY PARTICULARLY FOR LOCAL PEOPLE.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Gareth Williams
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To present the outcomes of the review into the
Council’s street cleaning service and make recommendations
for future service delivery.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/05/2023
Lead officer: Daniel John
Notice of decision: 23/12/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
THE ADULT ADVOCACY STRATEGY SEEKS TO SHAPE THE
COMMISSIONING ARRANGEMENTS OF HDUHB, CARMARTHENSHIRE CC, CEREDIGION
CC AND PEMBROKESHIRE CC IN ORDER TO MEET THEIR STATUTORY DUTIES. IT
SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT GOOD QUALITY ADVOCACY IS READILY AND EQUITABLY
AVAILABLE, IN THE WEST WALES REGION.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Christine Harrison
Notice of decision: 22/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The document provides a framework for the
service to work with key stakeholders to deliver a strategically
aligned Leisure, Culture and Outdoor Recreation Strategy for the
next 10 years.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 05/06/2023
Lead officer: Ian Jones
Notice of decision: 22/11/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide the Cabinet with an update on the
latest budgetary position as at 31st December 2022, in respect of
2022/23.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 22/05/2023
Lead officer: Randal Hemingway
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide an update of the latest budgetary
position for the 2022/23 capital programme, as at the 31st December
2022.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Randal Hemingway
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The purpose of this report is to review
Carmarthenshire County Council’s current Outdoor Education
offer and to explore options for a re-modelled service within
existing resources.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 05/06/2023
Lead officer: Ian Jones
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To consider the adoption of a rate relief
scheme being made available to billing authorities by Welsh
Government for 2023/24
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Ann Thomas
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide members with an update on the
treasury management activities for 2022-2023
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 04/09/2023
Lead officer: Anthony Parnell
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The report provides an update on progress with
the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Steve Pilliner
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
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: 11/12/2023
Lead officer: Steve Pilliner
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
This report sets out the work being undertaken
to review ten designated Conservation Areas across the County. It
identifies the outcome of the review and the subsequent
consultation exercise including on the:
•A character appraisal;
•A boundary review and
•A management plan.
The report in setting out the above identifies the outcome of the
public consultation exercise and the next steps including the
processes required to amend any of the Conservation Area
designations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 13/03/2023
Lead officer: Rhodri Griffiths
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The report sets out the results of an
engagement exercise undertaken on the potential options of enhanced
Public Space Protection Orders for the control of dogs within
Carmarthenshire.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 12/12/2022
Lead officer: Daniel John
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
This report outlines the range of
differentiated support provided to our schools, PRUs and specialist
settings ensuring that leaders, teachers and teaching assistants
access the necessary support to ensure that all pupils progress and
thrive.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Elin Forsyth
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
This report provides an evaluation of Estyn
inspections over the last five years, outlining the strengths of
our schools, PRUs and specialist settings, as well as providing an
overview of recommendations for improvement. In addition, the
report outlines how the ECS department supports schools both pre
and post Estyn inspections to ensure that all of our
learners’ progress and thrive.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Elin Forsyth
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2022/23 capital programme
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/11/2023
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
To provide Cabinet with an updated CSCfL
(formerly known as Modernising Education Programme (MEP)) as the
long-term strategy and investment plan for schools.
The plan will be brought forward following extensive consultation
with stakeholders.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 27/03/2023
Lead officer: Simon Davies
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
Occasionally it may be necessary to recharge a
tenant for work that we have carried out to the property which was
the tenant responsibility under the tenancy agreement.
The policy will guide officers when dealing with council tenant
recharges, ensuring a consistent approach.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The report sets out our approach to when it
may be appropriate to compensate a tenant who has suffered loss or
inconvenience due to service failure. The policy will guide
officers when dealing with council tenants ensuring a consistent
approach.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 24/04/2023
Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
The Carmarthenshire 2022-32 WESP became
operative on 1.9.22. The Local Authority is required to submit an
annual progress report to Welsh Government. It’s deemed
pertinent to present this report to the Scrutiny process prior to
WG submission.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 17/07/2023
Lead officer: Aeron Rees
Notice of decision: 21/10/2022
Anticipated restriction: Open
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 16/12/2022
Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 14/07/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 17/03/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 17/03/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 16/12/2022
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 17/03/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 16/12/2022
Lead officer: Rhodri Griffiths
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 16/12/2022
Lead officer: Ainsley Williams
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 14/07/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 17/03/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 16/12/2022
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 14/07/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
o Carmarthenshire County
Council
o Dyfed Pension Fund
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 14/07/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
· Grants Panel
· Corporate Governance Group
· Risk Management Steering Group
Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee
Decision due date: 14/07/2023
Lead officer: Helen Pugh
Notice of decision: 26/10/2022
To consider a report outlining the work the
work of the Committee during the 2021/22 municipal year
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 24/11/2022
Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To consider an overview of the Council’s
Scrutiny Function and the respective Scrutiny Committees’
work during the 2021/22 municipal year.
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 24/11/2022
Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To receive the report of the Head of
Democratic Services on the adequacy of provision by the authority
of staff, accommodation and other resources to discharge democratic
services functions
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 24/11/2022
Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To consider and comment on the draft
report.
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 24/11/2022
Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To consider the implementation of reports
issued by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales in respect
of members allowances etc
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 21/03/2023
Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To receive an update on the Member Development
Programme for and identify additional training and development
topics
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 21/03/2023
Lead officer: Hayley Daniels
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022
To receive an update on discussion between
Corporate Learning & Development and Group Leaders regarding
annual development requirements for Members
Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee
Decision due date: 09/06/2023
Lead officer: Hayley Daniels
Notice of decision: 25/10/2022