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APOLOGIES Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet Members and Officers were welcomed to the meeting. No apologies were received. |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: A declaration of personal
interest was received by Cllr. Dilwyn Morgan for item 6 as his grandson
attended Ysgol Bro Tegid. It was a prejudicial interest and he withdrew from
the meeting for this item. |
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URGENT MATTERS Additional documents: Minutes: There were no urgent items |
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MATTERS ARISING FROM OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY Additional documents: Minutes: There were
no matters arising from overview and scrutiny. |
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MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 13 MARCH 2018 PDF 160 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Chairman signed the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held
on 13 March 2018, as a true record. |
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FUTURE OF EDUCATION IN BERWYN CATCHMENT AREA PDF 395 KB Additional documents: Decision: To implement the proposal published
on 26 February 2018 to close Ysgol Bro Tegid, Ysgol Beuno Sant and Ysgol y
Berwyn in Bala on 31 August 2019 and establish a 3-19 Learning Campus, Welsh Medium,
community status, (“The Campus”), on the existing Ysgol y Berwyn site to open
on 1 September 2019. Minutes: The item was submitted by Cllr Gareth Thomas RESOLVED To implement the proposal published on 26 February 2018 to
close Ysgol Bro Tegid, Ysgol Beuno Sant and Ysgol y Berwyn in Bala on 31 August
2019 and establish a 3-19 Learning Campus, Welsh Medium, community status,
(“The Campus”), on the existing Ysgol y Berwyn site to open on 1 September
2019. DISCUSSION The report was submitted noting that on 13 February, the
Cabinet approved the proposal for the closure of Ysgol Bro Tegid, Ysgol Beuno
Sant and Ysgol y Berwyn on 31 August 2019 and for the Welsh Medium 3-19
Learning Campus, community status, to be established on the existing site of
Ysgol y Berwyn to open on 1 September 2019. An objection period was then held
and statutory notices were issued on the proposal to close the schools. No
objections were received during this objection period. It was added that this would be the last step in the process
of opening the new Campus. It was noted that a Shadow Governing Body would be
established following the Cabinet's decision that would appoint a new Head
teacher to the Learning Campus. It was explained that the building would be
ready in September 2018, there would be a bridging period where the schools
would be able to use the resources available at the new building |
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RESPONSE TO THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION PDF 247 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn Additional documents:
Decision: To
approve Gwynedd Council's response to the Local Democracy and Boundary
Commission's draft proposals published in January 2018 subject to strengthening
point 36 of the response and emphasising the unique circumstances of wards in
Bangor in light of the substantial influx of students in the Garth and Menai
wards. Minutes: The report was submitted by Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn DECISION To approve Gwynedd Council's
response to the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission's draft proposals
published in January 2018 with the aim of strengthening point 36 of the
response and emphasising the unique circumstances of the wards in Bangor in
light of the substantial influx of students in the Garth and Menai wards. DISCUSSION The report was submitted noting that the draft response to
the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission consultation had been created based
on the clear instructions given by the Full Council. It was added that the Council had resolved to
respond to the draft proposals by submitting alternative proposals for Gerlan
and Ogwen and Dolgellau and to confirm the Council's proposals. It was explained that substantial work had been done to
engage with the members and specifically the Local Members representing wards
where it was considered prudent to chose an alternative option. Observations arising from the
discussion -
It was noted that the report offered sensible
answers to the Boundary Commission's draft Proposals. When looking at the
Porthmadog area the proposed boundaries disregarded the historic boundaries of
the old counties and this had caused dissatisfaction locally. It was noted that comments had
been received noting that the Commission had completely ignored the number of
students living in the Garth and Menai wards for most of the year and there was
a need to strengthen point 36 in the response Awdur: Vera Jones |
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STREET LIGHTING SCHEME PDF 127 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Gareth Griffiths Additional documents: Decision: To
approve the bid for funding from the Welsh Government Green Growth fund to
deliver a scheme to change the remainder of the Council's street lights to LED
technology. Minutes: The report
was submitted by Cllr Gareth Griffith DECISION To approve the bid for
funding from the Welsh Government Green Growth fund to deliver a scheme to
change the remainder of the Council's street lights to LED technology. DISCUSSION The report was submitted noting that the Highways and Municipal department
was eager to bid for an investment of £1,298,795 from the Welsh Government
Green Growth Fund to change 7778 street lights to LED technology. It was noted
that this was a financial loan to be repaid with no interest to the Government.
It was added that the first application for the money had been approved, and
the Cabinet's seal of approval was required before proceeding with the
application. It was noted that this scheme
would succeed to the current £1.4 million, 4 year plan, which was funded by the
Welsh Government's Invest to Save fund. As part of this project, by September
2018, the Council would have changed 10,279 street lights to LED technology. Observations arising from the
discussion -
Members noted their support for the plan, and a
discussion was held on the price of carbon emissions for every pound and the
differences between the carbon emissions we would be saving in future when
compared to those of the past, and the comparative financial saving from doing
so. Awdur: Gwyn Morris Jones |
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GWYNEDD PLAN 2018-2023 Resources for the 'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme PDF 278 KB Additional documents: Decision: i.
To commit £50,000 of the Council's
Transformation Fund during the 2018-19 financial year to realise the
'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme. ii.
To review the progress of the activity and
further commitments to support the remaining period of the Scheme before the
end of 2018. Minutes: The report
was submitted by Cllr Ioan Thomas DECISION i.
To commit £50,000 of the Council's Transformation Fund during the
2018-19 financial year to realise the 'Increasing the Benefits of Major Events'
Scheme.
ii.
To review the progress of the activity and further commitments to
support the remaining period of the Scheme before the end of 2018. DISCUSSION The report was submitted noting that this was a request to commit £50,000
of the Council's Transformation Fund during 2018-19 to realise the 'Increasing
the Benefits of Major Events' Scheme. As a consequence of the project, over the
last five years it was noted that £3.13m had been spent directly in Gwynedd by
events organisors. It was also noted that a £163,000 investment by Welsh
Government had been made to support major events as a result of Gwynedd
Council's contribution, and that events had generated £24.24m in Gwynedd. It was expressed that it was not intended for Gwynedd Council to give
grants to event organisors but rather to work with them to invest in their
events to get the best outcomes for the county. It was noted that without the
money to invest in events, the Council would not be able to collaborate as
efficiently with organisers or have as much influence to increase the benefits
for the County. Observations
arising from the discussion
i.
It was discussed whether the areas that were
receiving investment through major events were aware that the Council was
investing. It was noted that the Council's presence could be seen in the events
and on all marketing material, but it was possible there was room for
improvement. It was noted, as part of the plan, that staff were trying to raise
the profile of the Council and encourage organisers to spend locally. |
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FORWARD WORK PROGRAMME PDF 271 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Dyfrig Siecyn Additional documents: Decision: The
Forward Work Programme included with the meeting papers was approved. Minutes: The report was submitted by Cllr. Dyfrig Siencyn DECISION The Forward Work Programme
included with the meeting papers was approved.
DISCUSSION The forward work programme was submitted, noting that there
would be some additions to the forward work programme nearer to the dates |