Agenda and decisions

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th November, 2023 5.00 pm

Venue: Steve Greenslade Room, County Hall, Usk

Contact: Democratic Services

Media

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies for Absence
2.	Declarations of Interest
3.	BUDGET SETTING PROCESS AND TIMETABLE 2024/25 PDF 187 KB Division/Wards Affected: Whole Authority Purpose:To set out an initial modelled budget shortfall of £14.4 million for financial year 2024/25 and to agree a budget setting process that will enable a balanced budget to be presented to Council in February 2024. Author: Peter Davies, Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) Jonathan S. Davies, Head of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer) Contact Details: peterdavies@monmouthshire.gov.uk jonathandavies2@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 20231115 Cabinet - Budget update process and timetable - Appendix 1 - Budget planning framework (Final) , item 3. PDF 645 KB 20231115 Cabinet - Budget update process and timetable - Appendix 2 - Budget timetable (Final) , item 3. PDF 23 KB Decision: That Cabinet notes a modelled initial budget shortfall of £14.4 million to be addressed. That Cabinet sets an expectation that the budget build for 2024/25 will recognise priorities set within the Community and Corporate Plan with reducing the impact of inequality on citizens and climate change on communities being central to all considerations. That Cabinet adopts the budget planning framework and timetable outlined in Appendix 1 and 2.
4.	DEVELOPING THE FUTURE MY DAY MY LIFE BASES PDF 296 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: On the 11^th October, Cabinet agreed that the new base for the My Day My Life service in Monmouth will be the Overmonnow Family Learning Centre. The decision about a base for My Day My Life in Abergavenny was deferred to allow further engagement with interested community-based groups and further consideration of the options. This report presents the findings of the final options appraisal for the proposed future My Day, My Life bases in Abergavenny, and to seek approval of the recommended base. Author: Jane Rodgers, Chief Officer Social Care & Health Contact Details: janerodgers@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Appendix A MDML Bases Final Options Appraisal and Proposal Final version (3) 03102023 , item 4. PDF 973 KB Appendix 1 Review Recommendations , item 4. PDF 128 KB Appendix 2 Initial Options Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment_ , item 4. PDF 339 KB Appendix 3 Consultation with people who currently use My Day My Life Services_ , item 4. PDF 215 KB Appendix 4 Final Version Future Base Requirements Assessment_ , item 4. PDF 205 KB There are a further 2 documents.View the full list of documents for item 4. Decision: That Cabinet considers the findings of the options appraisal and the recommendations set out in the My Day, My Life Future Bases Final Options Appraisal report, and agreed the following recommendations: (i) As per the options appraisal and consultation that has already been undertaken the Melville Centre for the Arts will be the long-term base for MDML and we will now proceed to make this building more accessible and suitable. Whilst this work is being undertaken the MDML service is also able to use the Wellbeing Centre in Abergavenny. (ii) That support will be provided to interested groups to assist them in developing their proposals for providing community-based support for a range of people in Abergavenny. Support will include being able to use the Wellbeing Centre in Abergavenny as a base for their current activities and meetings; and advice about the developing business proposals. (iii) That the decision regarding Tudor Street building is deferred until the end of this financial year. This will allow any interested groups that might be interested in the building the opportunity to come forward with their proposals. (iv) That a review of community-based support for people with learning disabilities in Monmouthshire is undertaken.