Agenda and decisions

1.     To adopt the option of creating a Portfolio Pupil Referral Unit Model (multi site). 

2.     To accept the financial plan presented in the report delegating the timetable for implementation and realising the plan to the Head of Education Department in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education.

Appendix 1 is separate for Cabinet Members only.

The Appendix is exempt under Paragraph 14 of Schedule 12 A of the Local Gofernment Act 1972 – Information relating to the Financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that Information).

The contents of the item includes confidential and commercially sensitive Information on a number of projects. This is relevant to the situation of a number of organisations.

1.    To agree to the continuation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund's regional governance procedure  for the 2025/26 transitional year, and authorise the Head of Economy and Community Department - in consultation with the Head of Finance, Head of Legal Service and the Chief Executive - to confirm the arrangements.

2.    To agree to continue with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund's local governance arrangements in Gwynedd for the 2025/26 transitional year.

3.    To agree that it is required for every scheme in Gwynedd, which receives funding from the Shared Prosperity Fund, to realise two principles, namely:

3.a.        That targeted efforts are made to ensure that SPF money and the resulting benefits are beneficial to communities and residents in all parts of Gwynedd

3.b.        That targeted efforts are made to encourage activities (and organisations), that have not previously received funding, to obtain access to support.

4.    To agree to evolve and adapt activities from the existing projects and extend then for the transitional year, in accordance with the principle of the UK Government that the 2025/26 funding of the Shared Prosperity Fund is an extension of the 2022/24 to 2024/25 period, which transitions to a new funding procedure.

5.    To ask the Shared Prosperity Fund Panel to give detailed consideration to the individual schemes being considered for the Gwynedd allocation of the Shared Prosperity Fund, and present a recommendation back to the Cabinet on the individual allocations.

6.    Within the £7,900,000 budget, to agree to the continuation of four funds (with a total budget of approximately £2.29 million) to distribute smaller sums of Shared Prosperity Fund money to the county's enterprises and communities, authorising the continuation of three funds under Cyngor Gwynedd's control.

1.     To allow a reduction of 50% (25% for a short break Foster Carers) in Council Tax bills of the main residence of foster carers who are registered with the Council, before considering any discounts, exemptions and/or Council Tax Reductions they are
already eligible for.

2.     To offer a free annual parking permit.

3.     Unlimited use of leisure centres.

4.     Adopt a Fostering Friendly policy for Maethu Cymru Gwynedd foster carers who
are employed by the Council.

To approve the adoption of the Corporate Parenting Charter published by the
Welsh Government.

To accept and note the information in the report.

To accept and note the information in the report.

The Chair shall propose that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the discussions on the following items due to the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.

There is a recognised public interest in being open about matters of public interest such as the Article 4 Directive.  However, legal privilege represents a fundamental right that has a strong public interest around it.  When faced with a legal challenge to a decision the Cabinet is required to have access to unfettered and open legal advice on conducting and responding to a case in the same way as any other party. This cannot be achieved within a public forum. This would be contrary to the public interest involved in ensuring the best outcome for the Council.

1.     To note High Court leave decision relating to the Article 4 Direction and further information provided. 

2.     Having regard to the contents of the report and the appendices, confirm its support for Option 3 to continue to defend the case.