Agenda and decisions

Noted.

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To present the Draft Local Food Strategy and associated Delivery Plan for consideration

Author: Marianne Elliott, Sustainable Food Projects Manager

MarianneElliott@monmouthshire.gov.uk  

To approve the Local Food Strategy and associated Delivery Plan, which set the Council’s direction towards a long-term goal of fairer, greener, healthier food and farming in a flourishing economy that benefits all our residents

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To advise Cabinet of the proposed strategy for commissioned domiciliary care 2024 – 2034 and implementation as set out within the plan.

Author: Jenny Jenkins, Head of Adult Services   

 jennyjenkins1@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet endorses the strategy for commissioned domiciliary care 2024-2034 and implementation plan including the procurement of block contracts and a Spot Purchasing System.

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To provide an overview of the Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) Refresh 2022-2037 provided in Appendix One to Cabinet, and to seek Cabinet approval of the LHMA prior to consideration by Welsh Government.

Author: Sally Meyrick, Strategy & Policy Officer, Affordable Housing

sallymeyrick@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To provide Cabinet approval of the LHMA prior to consideration by Welsh Government.

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: To seek approval for the repurposing of Severn View Residential Home, Chepstow to support policy objectives around temporary accommodation, in accordance with the Rapid Rehousing Strategy.

Authors: Nick Keyse – Acting Head of Landlord Services

nicholaskeyse@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Cath Fallon – Head of Rural Development, Housing and Partnerships

cathfallon@monmouthshire.gov.uk

That Cabinet agrees to the repurposing of Severn View Residential Home, Chepstow, now vacated, for the use of temporary housing accommodation.

That Cabinet agrees to delegate authority for approval of the final business case to the Chief Officers for Communities & Place and Resources, in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Sustainable Economy and the Cabinet Member for Resources.

That Cabinet agrees to fund the consequential shortfall in capital funding for the Severn View Parc development costs of £900,000 from the existing capital receipts reserve. The capital receipts reserve would subsequently be replenished when the receipt is eventually realised.

Division/Wards Affected: Caldicot

Purpose: To provide details and seek approval for the repurposing of a council-owned property in Caldicot for the purpose of developing a supported accommodation provision for care experienced children, using existing borrowing headroom.  Approval is sought based on a Business Case that is attached as Appendix 1.

Author: Jane Rodgers, Chief Officer, Social Care, Safeguarding & Health

janerodgers@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To approve the Business Case for the repurposing of the council owned property in Caldicot to allow for the development of supported accommodation provision for care experienced young people.

To note that a Housing with Care Fund (HCF) application has been made to fund the works up to a value of £300,000.

To allow for a maximum draw down of £300,000 [from the £3m borrowing headroom agreed at Full Council meeting 18th April 2024] to enable the service to proceed with the project, subject to an anticipated successful HCF application.

To enter into a contract with a suitable external provider to provide the housing-based support for young people residing at the property