Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Cabinet - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 4.30 pm

Venue: Steve Greenslade Room, County Hall, Usk

Contact: Democratic Services

Items
No.	Item
1.	Declarations of Interest
2.	HOUSING SUPPORT GRANT FUTURE PROGRAMME PDF 681 KB View the background to item 2. View the decision for item 2. Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To seek approval in respect of the proposed approach to reviewing and reconfiguring of the Housing Support Grant (HSG) programme, to ensure that it meets identified and future housing support needs. Author: Ian Bakewell, Strategic Housing Manager Contact Details: ianbakewell@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: 250606 EQIA - Refresh of HSG Programme , item 2. PDF 741 KB Decision: That Cabinet approve the proposed approach to reviewing the Housing Support Grant Programme, acknowledging its importance in preventing and supporting homelessness. That Cabinet keep elected members updated via People Scrutiny Committee and Members Seminars, as appropriate. Minutes: That Cabinet approve the proposed approach to reviewing the Housing Support Grant Programme, acknowledging its importance in preventing and supporting homelessness. That Cabinet keep elected members updated via People Scrutiny Committee and Members Seminars, as appropriate.
3.	MONMOUTHSHIRE LOCAL AREA ENERGY PLAN PDF 175 KB View the background to item 3. View the decision for item 3. Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To seek endorsement of the Local Area Energy Plan prepared by ARUP. Author: Debra Hill-Howells Chief Officer Infrastructure Contact Details: debrahill-howells@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Appendix 1 - Monmouthshire Local Area Energy Plan , item 3. PDF 3 MB Appendix 2 Technical Report - Monmouthshire , item 3. PDF 7 MB LAEP IIA , item 3. PDF 838 KB Decision: That Cabinet notes the Monmouthshire Local Area Energy Plan. Minutes: That Cabinet notes the Monmouthshire Local Area Energy Plan.
4.	COUNTY OF SANCTUARY STRATEGY PDF 132 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To seek approval of a County of Sanctuary Strategy which is one of the requirements of the process of becoming an accredited Council of Sanctuary in line with a commitment in the Community and Corporate Plan and a motion passed by Council. Author: Matthew Gatehouse, Chief Officer – People, Performance and Partnerships Contact Details: matthewgatehouse@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: County of Sanctuary Strategy , item 4. PDF 500 KB 3b, County of Sanctuary IAA (1) , item 4. PDF 614 KB Decision: That Cabinet approve the County of Sanctuary Strategy. That officers are tasked with keeping the appended action plan under continual review so that the authority can respond to changing circumstances. Minutes: That Cabinet approve the County of Sanctuary Strategy. That officers are tasked with keeping the appended action plan under continual review so that the authority can respond to changing circumstances.
5.	REAL LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION PDF 142 KB Division/Wards Affected: All Purpose: To seek approval for the Authority to commit to becoming an accredited Real Living Wage Employer; ensuring that those in our supply chains are paid a wage that recognises the true cost of living. Authors: Matthew Gatehouse, Chief Officer: People, Performance and Partnerships Philippa Green, Head of HR Contact Details: matthewgatehouse@monmouthshire.gov.uk philippagreen@monmouthshire.gov.uk Additional documents: Real Living Wage Accreditation , item 5. PDF 535 KB Decision: That Cabinet approve the commitment for the Authority to become an accredited a Real Living Wage Employer. Minutes: That Cabinet approve the commitment for the Authority to become an accredited a Real Living Wage Employer.