Agenda

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to seek approval to establish a Gwent-Wide Social Care Workforce Development Service hosted by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

The report outlines the strategic rationale, options considered, proposed service and governance model, financial and workforce implications and seeks endorsement to proceed with planning the implementation of a regional service.

As this refers to the creation of a shared service, it requires a Cabinet decision under Regulations 4 and 7 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Discharge of Functions) (Wales) Regulations 2002.

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

Contact Details: janerodgers@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: The purpose of this report is to advise members on the outcome of the statutory public consultation on the revised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy (Local Strategy) and the amendments made as a result of feedback received.

To present the final Local Strategy and Action Plan for approval before sending to the Welsh Government for Ministerial approval.

Author: Ross Price - Project Engineer (Flood Risk Manager)

Contact Details: rossprice@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: As required by Welsh Government, to approve the undertaking of the statutory Gypsy & Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTA) for completion by 24^th February 2027, to identify the pitch needs for Monmouthshire.   

Author: Ian Bakewell - Strategic Housing Manager

Contact Details: ianbakewell@monmouthshire.gov.uk