Agenda and decisions

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021 2.00 pm

Venue: Remote Meeting

Contact: Democratic Services

Media

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	Declarations of Interest View the declarations of interest for item 2.
3.	To consider the following reports (Copies attached):
3a	OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROVISION AT GILWERN PDF 686 KB View the background to item 3a View the decision for item 3a Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To update members with regard to the future provision and opportunities for the Outdoor Adventure Service at the Gilwern Site. Author: Ian Saunders – Chief Operating Officer MonLife Marie Bartlett – Finance and Resources Manager MonLife Contact Details: iansuanders@monmouthshire.gov.uk Mariebartlett@monmouthshire.gov.uk Decision: · To receive proposals for the future of the Outdoor Adventure Service and consolidation of services in the Gilwern site to include the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and the Evolve scheme for the planning, approval and management of educational trips and visits. · To note the budget for the Outdoor Adventure Service for 2020/21 and the new staffing structure.
3b	APPRENTICESHIP PAY RATE INCREASE PDF 422 KB View the background to item 3b View the decision for item 3b Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To consider aligning the Council’s apprenticeship pay with the rate set by the National Living Wage Foundation rate (UK Real Living Wage). Author: Gareth James, Apprentice Graduate and Intern (AGI) Coordinator Contact Details: garethjames@monmouthshire.gov.uk Decision: Approve the implementation of the suggested changes to the Apprenticeship pay structure from the 1st April 2021.
3c	PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF MCC COTTAGES PDF 216 KB View the background to item 3c View the decision for item 3c Division/Wards Affected: Llanfoist Fawr ,Portskewett & Trelleck United Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to declare 3 Farm Cottages and Llanfoist Cemetery Lodge surplus Author: Nicola Howells – Asset Manager Contact Details: nicolahowells@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 4a. Llanfoist_Cemetery_Lodge (1) , item 3c PDF 135 KB 4b. Location_Plan_Church View Cottage , item 3c PDF 178 KB 4c. Location_Plan Leechpool 6 Holding , item 3c PDF 127 KB 4d. Plan , item 3c PDF 13 KB Decision: · The properties known as 30 Leechpool Holding, 6 Leechpool Holding, Church View Cottage, and Llanfoist Cemetery Lodge be declared surplus. · The management of the asset Llanfoist Cemetery Lodge to pass from Grounds Maintenance to Estates in line with the Council’s Disposal Policy. · That consent be given for the disposal of the assets by the Estates Team. · That the Development Manager be given consent to agree the method of disposal and any other matters (including a reserve price) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources. · That the budgets set out in the report be made available to fund any necessary costs of holding and disposing of the properties.
3d	WELSH CHURCH FUND WORKING GROUP PDF 122 KB View the background to item 3d View the decision for item 3d Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: The purpose of this report is to make recommendations to Cabinet on the Schedule of Applications for the Welsh Church Fund Working meeting 5 held on the 14th January 2021 and to consider the Grants Allocation Criteria for inclusion in the 2021/22 Welsh Church Fund Trust budget papers. Author: David Jarrett – Senior Accountant – Central Finance Business Support Contact Details: davejarrett@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 3a. Appendix 1 WCF Working Group Meeting 5 2020-21 14th January 2021 , item 3d PDF 119 KB 3b. Appendix 2 WELSH CHURCH FUND ALLOCATION CRITERIA 2021-22 , item 3d PDF 121 KB 3c. The Welsh Church Fund Working Group Meeting 5 2020-21 EQIA , item 3d PDF 335 KB Decision: · Resolved that the following grants be awarded as per the schedule of applications. · To approve the Grants Allocation Criteria for the distribution of grants in the 2021/22 financial year to be included in the Trust’s budget proposals (Appendix 2).