Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence.

To receive any declaration of personal interest.

To note any items which are urgent business in the opinion of the Chairman so they may be considered.

The Chairman shall propose that the minutes of the meeting of this committee, held on 23rd May 2024, be signed as a true record.

To consider the report and offer comments

DECISION:

To accept the contents of the report.

Note:

Add to the decision notice:

·         That an information session on the field of homelessness needs to be held for Committee members to better understand the field and to understand the reasons why costs in the field are so high.

·         The Committee's desire to receive Ffordd Gwynedd training.

To consider the the Statutory Statement of Accounts (subject to audit draft) for information

DECISION:

To accept the report

To approve:

·         Revenue Income and Expenditure Account 2023/24.

·         Annual Return for the Year ending 31 March 2024, subject to audit by Audit Wales.

Staff were thanked for completing the accounts accurately and in a timely manner.

To consider and approve the Statement so that it can be signed by the Council Leader and the Chief Executive

DECISION:

To accept the report

To approve the Annual Governance Statement and recommend that it is signed by the Council Leader and Chief Executive.

Note:

Need to re-consider the Lawfulness likelihood score.

Need to consider reviewing the questions and adapting the document to be clear to Gwynedd residents - although compliant with CIPFA guidelines, a suggestion to consider combining with the assessment of governance arrangements which is included in Gwynedd Council's Self-Assessment to avoid duplication of work

To consider the report for information

DECISION:

To accept the report for information

To consider the report

DECISION:

To accept the report

Note:

Performance Audit Work of 'Local Project – Waste and Recycling' – need to press on confirming timetable.

To consider the report

DECISION:

To accept the 2023 Summary

To accept the Detailed Plan

To consider  the report in relation to the conclusions and recommendations from the Youth Justice Service’s inspection.

DECISION:

·         To accept the report on the outcome and recommendations of the inspection.

·         Congratulate the Service on the results of the inspection.

To consider the contents of the draft document for 2023/24 and propose any comments and recommendations.

DECISION

To accept the Annual Performance Report and Self-assessment (draft) 2023/24.

Note:

Need to consider appropriate consultation arrangements for the future to ensure Gwynedd residents' input in the process.

Need to involve the Committee earlier in the process – a suggestion to hold a workshop with Members so that the Committee has input and a better opportunity to offer recommendations.

When presenting data – need to ensure a full explanation e.g., avoiding linguistic categories in secondary schools.

Increasing Housing Supply for Local People - need to highlight the impact and not numbers only.

Gwynedd Yfory Projects

·         Modernisation of Buildings and Learning Environment – to add that a RAC inspection had been undertaken.

·         Promoting the Well-being of Children and Young People – to add that schemes / campaigns are in place by the Education Department to improve pupil attendance.

·         Extending Opportunities for Play and Socialising – to add that additional financial support has been provided by the Council to Byw'n Iach Centres – this has been a positive decision.

To consider the work programme

To accept the Work Programme for September 2024 - September 2025

Note:

To consider when it would be suitable to review the Committee's Self-Assessment Work Programme