Agenda and decisions

Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 4.30 pm

Venue: Steve Greenslade Room, County Hall, Usk

Contact: Democratic Services

Media

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	Declarations of Interest
3.	ABERGAVENNY, MAGOR WITH UNDY AND MONMOUTH PLACEMAKING PLANS PDF 278 KB Division/Wards Affected: Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth Purpose: This report provides an overview of the placemaking plans which have been developed for Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth, and invites Cabinet to approve the plans and agree their adoption. The report also seeks Cabinet’s approval for the establishment of joint placemaking delivery groups in partnership with town councils Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth. These groups, along with existing placemaking partnership groups in Caldicot, Chepstow and Usk, will consider in collaboration with Monmouthshire County Council how and when projects will be delivered according to resources and funding opportunities such as Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant and the Pride in Place Impact Fund. Author: Daniel Fordham, Regeneration Manager Contact Details: danielfordham@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Placemaking Plans Cabinet 251210 appendix 1 Abergavenny placemaking plan , item 3. PDF 9 MB Placemaking Plans Cabinet 251210 appendix 2 Abergavenny consultation report , item 3. PDF 4 MB Placemaking Plans Cabinet 251210 appendix 3 Abergavenny consultation summary , item 3. PDF 808 KB Placemaking Plans Cabinet 251210 appendix 4 Magor w Undy placemaking plan , item 3. PDF 6 MB Placemaking Plans Cabinet 251210 appendix 5 Magor w Undy consultation report , item 3. PDF 3 MB There are a further 5 documents.View the full list of documents for item 3. Decision: That Cabinet approves the Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth placemaking plans and agrees their adoption. That Cabinet approves the establishment of placemaking delivery groups for those towns with the relevant town councils, which will agree terms of reference including membership and the ability to review and revise the placemaking plan action plans from time to time as required.
4.	SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT POLICY PDF 760 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To present the Socially Responsible Procurement Policy (Appendix One) for consideration. Author: Cath Fallon, Head of Strategic Change, Partnerships and Procurement Rhys James, Strategic Procurement Lead Contact Details: Cathfallon@monmouthshire.gov.uk Rhysjames@monmouthshire.gov.uk Decision: To approve the adoption of the Socially Responsible Procurement Policy. To delegate authority to approve any subsequent updates to reflect national Guidance and / or meet new legislative requirements, to the Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Officer for Resources, in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Resources.
5.	PUBLIC SERVICES OMBUDSMAN FOR WALES ANNUAL LETTER 2024-25 PDF 152 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: The purpose is to fulfil the expectation of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales that their report is brought to the attention of Cabinet. Author: Annette Evans, Customer Relations Manager Contact Details: annetteevans@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Annual-Letter-2024-25-Monmouthshire-County-Council-1 , item 5. PDF 497 KB Decision: That Cabinet note the content of the Public Sector Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) annual letter and inform the PSOW of their considerations and any proposed actions. That the authority continues to engage with the PSOW complaints standards work, access training for staff and provide the PSOW with complaints data.
6.	NATIONAL JOINT COMMITTEE FOR THE NATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICE FOR WALES AND FOSTER WALES PDF 240 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: This report sets out a proposal to amend the quoracy required for the National Joint Committee meetings via a ‘Deed of Variation’. The report sets out the reasons for the proposal and seeks cabinet approval for the variation. Author: Jane Rodgers, Strategic Director Social Care, Safeguarding and Health Contact Details: janerodgers@monmouthshire.gov.uk Decision: That Cabinet agree to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented. That Cabinet authorise the entry into and signing of the Deed of Variation to enable this.
7.	STRATEGIC RISK ASSESSMENT PDF 1 MB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To provide Cabinet with an overview of the current strategic risks facing the authority. Author: Richard Jones, Performance and Data Insight Manager Hannah Carter, Performance Analyst Contact Details: richardjones@monmouthshire.gov.uk hannahcarter@monmouthshire.gov.uk Decision: That Cabinet reviewed the strategic risk assessment and assessed whether it provides a realistic and evidenced appraisal of the strategic risks facing the authority over the next three years.
8.	COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE PLAN PERFORMANCE UPDATE PDF 301 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To provide Cabinet with an update on the progress that has been made to deliver the objectives set out in the Community and Corporate Plan 2022-28. Author: Richard Jones, Performance and Data Insight Manager Hannah Carter, Performance Officer Contact Details: richardjones@monmouthshire.gov.uk hannahcarter@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 1a .Appendix 1_C&C progress report 25.26 , item 8. PDF 821 KB 1b. Appendix 2_C&C Plan progress update - measures appendix , item 8. PDF 620 KB Decision: That Cabinet use this report as part of their continuous monitoring of delivery of the objectives in the Community and Corporate Plan, highlight learning and identify any adjustments that may be needed to maintain a trajectory of improvement and achieve the desired outcomes and impact. That Cabinet approve the updates contained as appendices to this report.