15/09/2023 - ADOPTED LDP ANNUAL MONITORING REPORT 202/23

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: 16/10/2023

Lead officer: Ian R Llewelyn

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY 2024/25

To comply with the Revised CIPFA Prudential Code and the Revised CIPFA Treasury Management Code of Practice 2021.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/04/2024

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023


15/09/2023 - FIVE YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2024/25 - 2028/29

To undertake consultation with the Policy & Resources Scrutiny Committee on the five year Capital Programme.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/02/2024

Lead officer: Chris Moore

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - MID-YEAR TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 1ST APRIL 2023 TO 30TH SEPTEMBER 2023

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities from 1st April 2023 to 30th September 2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - PLOT 3 TROSTRE RETAIL PARK

Report outlining a revised development proposal for plot 3 Trostre Retail Park and sale terms for consideration.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 30/10/2023

Lead officer: Jason Jones (Head of Regeneration)

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Sensitive financial information will be contained within the report.


15/09/2023 - WORKFORCE STRATEGY 2023-2026

This new Strategy is key to helping us transform and modernise the Council. Our Transformation Strategy recognises that our employees are our most important asset accounting for approximately 60% of the Council’s total expenditure. ‘The future recruitment, retention, development, and well-being of our workforce will be key to the delivery of a successful Transformation Programme and to the Council’s wider strategic objectives’.
Our ambition is to be an ‘employer of choice’, with an employment offer that is attractive to current and potential candidates and employees.
The draft strategy sets out 5 Workforce Strategy Objectives to help us achieve this ambition with an underpinning detailed delivery plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Paul R Thomas

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23

The Annual Report provides an overview of Council performance during 2022-23. Under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 we are required to publish an Annual Report on our Well-being Objectives. In addition, under the Local Government and Elections Act (Wales) 2021 we have a duty to report on performance, based, on a self-assessment approach.
This report aims to meet both these requirements in one document.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2023

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 05/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

The PSPO, which gives police powers to address alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and crime in Llanelli town centre, expires 30 September 2023.
It is proposed to extend the Order. Its impact will be evaluated and consideration given to the current geographical boundary following consultation with key stakeholders between now and September 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 15/01/2024

Lead officer: Gwyneth Ayers

Notice of decision: 05/05/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - SERVICE CHARGE POLICY

The purpose of this report is to introduce a new Service Charge Policy. This Policy sets out our approach to setting and collecting service charges. The aim is to make sure that Service Charges are clear and shown to be reasonable, accountable and reflect actual costs.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2023

Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING GUIDANCE - CARMARTHENSHIRE REVISED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2018 - 2033

To present a series of draft Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) to elaborate on and support the content of the Revised LDP for formal public consultation. Draft SPG to potentially include (subject to timing), but not limited to: Welsh Language, Landscape Character Assessments, Sites of Importance for nature Conservation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2023

Lead officer: Ian R Llewelyn

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN-2

S10.7 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 requires all Local Authorities to publish their Local Flood risk management strategy and plan.
The strategy and plan (referred to as the flood risk management plan, FRMP-2) will clarify where we are now in terms of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM), where we want to be in 2030 and how we will get there.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 19/02/2024

Lead officer: Ben Kathrens

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT BUSINESS PLAN 2024-2027

THE HRA BUSINESS PLAN SETS OUT OUR PRIORITIES AND ACTIVITIES FOR NEW AND EXISTING COUNCIL HOMES FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. IT ALSO SETS OUR CAPITAL AND REVENUE BUDGETS AND CONFIRMS RENTAL LEVELS FOR TENANTS.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISALS

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: 16/10/2023

Lead officer: Rhodri Griffiths

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - WASTE STRATEGY UPDATE

The report provides an overview of the first phase implementation of Carmarthenshire’s Waste Strategy
2021-2025, providing detail on the changes that have been implemented, recycling performance and strategy progress to date.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Daniel John

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - ALTERNATIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION OFFER

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: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Ian Jones

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - BULKY WASTE REVIEW

This report will propose a cost effective, efficient bulky service for residents that will incorporate the waste hierarchy to ensure that more bulky waste can be reuse ahead of recycling and disposal. A review of the cost, number of bulks collected per item size, appointment management system and collection vehicle requirements for such a service.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Daniel John

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - LOCAL TOILET STRATEGY

To consider the information contained within this report and to endorse Carmarthenshire County Council’s draft Local Toilets Strategy. Approval is also sought to undertake a formal public consultation exercise with respect to the draft Local Toilets Strategy in line with statutory requirements.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Daniel John

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - SECOND HOMES AND HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

To present a report highlighting the background and legislative and policy changes on the second homes and holiday accommodation and to highlight the consideration, evidence requirements and next steps in identifying and addressing the challenges for Carmarthenshire’s communities.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Ian R Llewelyn

Notice of decision: 08/06/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - APPLYING INTENTIONALITY TO PRIORITY NEED (HOMELESSNESS ORDER)

REPORT TO SEEK PERMISSION TO APPLY THE INTENTIONALITY TEST UNDER THE HOUSING (WALES) ACT 2014 TO ALL CATEGORIES OF PRIORITY NEED. BY APPLYING THIS TEST THE AUTHORITY DOES NOT HAVE A STATUTORY DUTY TO SECURE PERMANENT ACCOMMODATION FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS ASSESSED AS BEING INTENTIONALLY HOMELESS.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2023

Lead officer: Jonathan Morgan

Notice of decision: 07/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - ALTERNATIVE TOWN CENTRE USES

Consideration of alternative uses within the primary town centres

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Jason Jones (Head of Regeneration)

Notice of decision: 10/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT REPRESENTATION

Consideration of Council representation at the Carmarthen and Llanelli Business Improvement District Board meetings

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/10/2023

Lead officer: Nicola Evans

Notice of decision: 10/07/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - DEVELOPMENT FUND APPLICATION

To provide Cabinet with an update on the latest position of the Development Fund, and to seek Cabinet approval of a recent application to the Fund.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 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: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2023/24 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2023/24 capital programme, as at the 31st August 2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2023/24 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2023/24 capital programme as at 30th June 2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/10/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 31st August 2023, in respect of 2023/24

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 13/11/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - COUNCIL’S REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To provide the Cabinet with an update on the latest budgetary position as at 30th June 2023, in respect of 2023/24

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/10/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 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: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Steve Pilliner

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 2022-2023

To provide members with an update on the treasury management activities for 2022-2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - LEISURE, CULTURE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION STRATEGY – POST CONSULTATION

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: 13/11/2023

Lead officer: Ian Jones

Notice of decision: 22/11/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND PRUDENTIAL INDICATOR REPORT 1ST APRIL 2023 TO 30TH JUNE 2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Anthony Parnell

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 10-YEAR SOCIAL SERVICES STRATEGY (PRE-CONSULTATION)

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: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Silvana Sauro

Notice of decision: 02/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - STATUTORY DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL CARE SERVICES’ ANNUAL REPORT 2022/23

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: 30/10/2023

Lead officer: Silvana Sauro

Notice of decision: 02/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 10-YEAR SOCIAL SERVICES STRATEGY (POST-CONSULTATION)

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: 18/12/2023

Lead officer: Silvana Sauro

Notice of decision: 02/03/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR TENANTS

The use of incentive and reward schemes by social landlords underpins the wider approach to tenancy management. Incentives may be considered to encourage desired behaviour while rewards recognise such behaviour.
The report sets out our approach to how we will reward tenants but also introduce an incentive scheme.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Les James

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MANAGING OUR LAND FOR POLLINATORS IN CARMARTHENSHIRE

To adopt pollinator-friendly land management practices on Council-managed land where there is no conflict between these and the existing land use, and as agreed with clients (e.g. Housing) and the contractor (Grounds Maintenance).
We will ensure the way we manage our grasslands is consistent with the climate and nature emergencies.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Rosie Carmichael

Notice of decision: 03/04/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - 10 YEAR SOCIAL SERVICES STRATEGY


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: 18/03/2024

Lead officer: Jake Morgan

Notice of decision: 15/09/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2022/23 UPDATE

To provide an update of the latest budgetary position for the 2022/23 capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 27/11/2023

Lead officer: Randal Hemingway

Notice of decision: 21/10/2022

Anticipated restriction: Open


15/09/2023 - COVID 19 IMPACT ON CONTRACTORS - MAJOR WORKS

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: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Jason G. Jones

Notice of decision: 02/02/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
information relating to person / Business


03/09/2023 - Annual Governance Statement for Carmarthenshire County Council

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Receive Minutes of Relevant Groups to the Governance & Audit Committee

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Internal Audit Plan Progress Update

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Financial Statements – ISA260 Report for Carmarthenshire County Council

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Financial Statements – ISA260 Report for Dyfed Pension Fund

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Annual Return - Burry Port Harbour

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Letter of Representation - Carmarthenshire County Council

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Letter of Representation - Dyfed Pension Fund

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Statement of Accounts for Carmarthenshire County Council

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Statement of Accounts for the Dyfed Pension Fund

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Burry Port Harbour Accounting Statement

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Audit Enquiries to Those Charged with Governance - Carmarthenshire County Council

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Audit Enquries to Those Charged with Governance - Dyfed Pension Fund

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Corporate Risk Register

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Annual Complaints Report 2022/23

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Ombudsman's Letter

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Carmarthenshire County Council's Annual Report

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Delivery of External Recommendations - Progress Report

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Carmarthenshire County Council Statement of Accounts

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 30/11/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Receive Minutes of Relevant Groups to the Governance & Audit Committee

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Internal Audit Plan - Progress Update

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Audit Plan Update

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 15/12/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Audit Plan Update

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


03/09/2023 - Annual Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Report

Decision Maker: Governance & Audit Committee

Decision due date: 29/09/2023

Lead officer: Helen Pugh

Notice of decision: 03/09/2023


31/08/2023 - Review of Action Log

Reviewing the Committee action log to note progress on agreed actions and identify additional actions for inclusion

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe, Gaynor Morgan

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Review of Action Log

Reviewing the Committee action log to note progress on agreed actions and identify additional actions for inclusion.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Review of Action Log

Reviewing the Committee action log to note progress on agreed actions and identify additional actions for inclusion.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 04/03/2024

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Ombudsman's Annual Report

Consider the Annual Report issued by the Ombudsman and identify any actions arising.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Annual Code of Conduct Data Exercise

Review the responses received from Town and Community Councils to the annual request for Code of Conduct data

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Group Leaders Duty

Agree the advice and guidance to be given the Political Group Leaders regarding the preparation of their annual reports to Standards Committee under the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Code of Conduct Training

Agree the arrangements for Code of Conduct Training for Town and Community Councillors later in the year.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 04/03/2024

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Code of Conduct Data Exercise

Agree the scope and nature of the data to be gathered.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 04/03/2024

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Protocol for Dealing with Low Level Code Complaints

Review the Protocol and the complaints dealt with.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 11/12/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Dispensation Requests

Determine requests for dispensation as and when received.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Disciplinary Hearings

Deal with breaches of the Code of Conduct following any referral from the Ombudsman.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt


31/08/2023 - Forward Work Plan

Agree the Forward Work Plan for 2024-2025

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 04/03/2024

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


31/08/2023 - Review of Annual Code of Conduct Training Exercise

Review the annual Code of Conduct training provided to Town and Community Councillors.

Decision Maker: Standards Committee

Decision due date: 18/09/2023

Lead officer: Robert Edgecombe

Notice of decision: 31/08/2023

Anticipated restriction: Open


23/08/2023 - RESOURCES TO DISCHARGE DEMOCRATIC SERVICES FUNCTIONS

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: 14/06/2024

Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022


23/08/2023 - CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL’S SCRUTINY FUNCTION ANNUAL REPORT 2022/23

To consider an overview of the Council’s Scrutiny Function and the respective Scrutiny Committees’ work during the 2022/23 municipal year.

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Decision due date: 07/09/2022

Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022


23/08/2023 - INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL FOR WALES DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT

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


23/08/2023 - ANNUAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL FOR WALES

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: 20/03/2024

Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022


23/08/2023 - MEMBER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2022/23

To receive an update on the Member Development Programme and identify additional training and development topics

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Decision due date: 24/11/2023

Lead officer: Hayley Daniels

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022


23/08/2023 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS – UPDATE ON DISCUSSIONS WITH GROUP LEADERS

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: 24/11/2023

Lead officer: Hayley Daniels

Notice of decision: 25/10/2022


23/08/2023 - ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

To consider a report outlining the work of the Committee during the 2022/23 municipal year

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Decision due date: 07/09/2023

Lead officer: Gaynor Morgan

Notice of decision: 23/08/2023