Author Topic: CCBC costs and cutting  (Read 150999 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline DaveR

  • Administrator
  • Posts: 13712
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #450 on: January 25, 2022, 10:26:53 am »
Perhaps CCBC could start by switching off lights that are left on in their buildings when no-one is present?

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #451 on: January 25, 2022, 10:42:32 am »
Many years ago, a friend of mine worked in a newly constructed four story government building, part of his duties was to arrive early and switch the power to the lighting system for the entire building......... he was one of a dozen people who worked in one office.


Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #452 on: January 26, 2022, 09:51:56 am »
CONWY’s cabinet has supported plans to submit multi-million pound funding bids to the UK Government.

The UK Government has announced a capital UK Levelling Up Fund available to each of its local authorities.

The fund is intended to support investment in places where it can make the biggest difference to everyday life, and is designed to help areas select genuine priorities for investment.

At a meeting yesterday (January 25), Conwy’s cabinet discussed the proposals and supported submitting bids to the UK Levelling Up Fund.

The development of the proposal for Clwyd West is the furthest advanced, to carry out phase two of the Parc Eirias project, to increase the capacity of the stadium to attract larger sporting and cultural events  cont...

Further details in this report, covering other proposals ............
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19875063.conwy-county-borough-council-cabinet-support-bid-funding/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #453 on: February 02, 2022, 01:54:37 pm »
Conwy County Council is facing another difficult financial year, says its cabinet member for finance, despite an increase in the Welsh Government settlement.

A recent council report revealed Conwy has a debt of £161m, and whilst this level of lending is not unusual for public authorities, the council already faces numerous challenges ahead of the new financial year.

Last week Denbighshire County Council came under fire after it raised council tax by 2.95 per cent for the next financial year, as Gwynedd also proposed raising council tax by the same percentage.

Whilst Conwy won’t set its council tax until March for 2022/2023, Conwy’s cabinet member for finance, revenue and benefits Cllr Brian Cossey predicted another tough year ahead – even if the pressure of the pandemic abates.

“We have tried to keep council tax as low as possible,” said Cllr Cossey.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19892893.we-tried-keep-council-tax-low-possible--says-conwy-council-cabinet-member/

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC .ELECTIONS
« Reply #454 on: February 08, 2022, 01:52:14 pm »
CONWY Borough Council have announced elections will take place on Thursday, 5 May for residents to elect Councillors for the next five years.

The elections will take place alongside elections for Town and Community Council panels.
The nomination period for candidates for the County Borough elections will start on Tuesday, 22 March.

For those with an interest in standing for election, the Council have arranged briefing sessions in order to provide as much support and information as possible.

Hosted via Zoom, the briefing sessions will be on Tuesday, 15 February (5pm to 6.30pm) and Thursday, 17 February (5pm to 6.30pm).

To book your place at one of these sessions please email member.services@conwy.gov.uk.

If you are not online and would like more information about becoming a councillor, please phone (01492) 576065.

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #455 on: February 10, 2022, 10:18:30 am »
Conwy’s cabinet unanimously voted to increase council tax by 3.95% to generate an extra £2.3m to help balance the council’s books for the new financial year.

The cabinet plans to raid council reserves and make cuts across the board to recover a shortfall of £7.4m.

It’s also proposed that services – including schools – will be forced to make cuts of 1.5% to generate over £3m.

Whilst Conwy had a 9.5% percentage rise in its settlement from Welsh Government, the council has more responsibilities and costs to cover.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/warning-conwy-services-cut-bone-23043175?IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #456 on: February 22, 2022, 09:47:29 am »
Conwy's bill for placing homeless people in temporary accommodation has doubled in the last year.

Now there are calls for a change in the way homelessness is dealt with, both in terms of national policies and at council level.

Conwy currently has the fourth highest number of people living in temporary accommodation in Wales, with 1,643 people waiting on the housing register.

A freedom of information request has also revealed that Conwy spent £2.5m last year alone providing temporary accommodation to the homeless - a figure which doubled from the previous year’s £1.2m.

The council says it has 547 people - or 285 households - in all forms of temporary accommodation, including 144 households in emergency accommodation.

All local authorities are required to find suitable long-term accommodation for anyone in temporary housing.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/families-living-hotels-months-cost-23165715

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #457 on: February 24, 2022, 09:21:27 am »
Conwy must deliver mobile home pitches for 'travelling show people', says report
The council will now submit the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment to the Welsh Government

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/conwy-must-deliver-mobile-home-23191493

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #458 on: March 03, 2022, 03:25:58 pm »
MEMBERS of Conwy County Borough Council have today (March 3) set the council tax and budget for 2022-23.

Councillor Brian Cossey, cabinet member for finance, revenue and benefits, introduced the report to the meeting of the council.

Councillors supported the recommendation that the council’s part of the Band D council tax for 2022-23 be £1438.15, which is an increase of £54.65 for the year - equivalent to £1.05 extra per week.

Cllr Cossey said: "Financial planning is a continuous process in Conwy, and services and portfolio holders have been preparing for the estimated financial challenges for 2022-23.

“The consequences of the pandemic are far-reaching and have created significant demands on services, which despite a generous settlement from Welsh Government, has made addressing the resource shortfall difficult this year.

“Nonetheless, the £7.843million shortfall will be addressed by: reducing business cases; making budget reductions (service cuts, efficiencies and raising additional income); increasing council tax; and by using reserves and balances.

“However, despite these constraints, we’ve been able to allocate £11.7million within this budget for specific projects or areas of work, including free school meals, homelessness, social care, additional learning needs and mobile recycling centres.”

Conwy has about 55,000 dwellings subject to council tax, of which roughly 21,000 receive single person discount.

About 10,500 households are supported by the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (some of whom will also receive single person discount).

A link to the full report and appendices is available at: modgoveng.conwy.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=207&MId=8765.

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #459 on: March 08, 2022, 10:22:15 am »
Three separate planning applications for coastal and storm defence schemes will be considered by Conwy County Council’s planning committee on Wednesday.

The plans detail Colwyn Bay and Penrhyn Bay seafronts and the strengthening of the sea walls, as well as enhancing the promenades with new cycle paths and picnic areas.

Apart from better protecting the coast from storms, the council says the plans will enhance the visual appearance of the seafront whilst providing leisure amenities and improved lighting.

Conwy has applied for planning permission to construct a rock revetment, together with pedestrian and cycle access and public improvement works between Porth Eirias to Old Colwyn’s Splash Point.

The proposed rock revetment will be 32m in width and 630m in length.

But the plans, if they get the go-ahead, will also see the promenade regenerated, with new pedestrian beach access, including a ramp and a cycle path.

There will also be a "landscaped garden setting", an outdoor classroom area, parking provision, street furniture, lighting and a new "concession building".

What do you think of the coastal plans? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below.

A second application has also been submitted to improve Colwyn Bay’s flood defences, which include coastal works, promenade improvements and landscaping works.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cycle-paths-picnic-areas-planned-23312297

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC ......................register to vote
« Reply #460 on: March 10, 2022, 01:01:39 pm »
CONWY County Borough Council has encouraged anyone in the region not registered to vote to do so in order to take part in the authority’s elections in May.

Their callout comes on “Welcome To Your Vote Day” (March 10), with Conwy’s council elections due to take place on Thursday, May 5.

“You must be registered to vote by midnight on Thursday, April 14 to participate in these elections.

“You can register now at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote - it only takes five minutes.

“There are a number of ways to have your say in the election in May - you can vote at a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, which is known as a proxy vote.”

For more information about voting in elections in Wales, visit: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter.

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #461 on: March 15, 2022, 10:23:58 am »
Councillors in Conwy will receive a collective £146,000 pay rise – with the leader alone getting an extra £6,700 a year.

The democratic services committee voted in favour of a council report, detailing the increases that come into effect on May 9 after local government elections.

The increases are set by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales (IRPW), not the council itself.

But whilst the IRPW set the amount that can't be altered, councillors did have some control over paying top-ups for "civic salaries" for some additional roles.

Consequently, the chairs of Overview and Scrutiny Committee, Planning Committee, Governance and Audit Committee, General/Statutory Licensing Committee, and Democratic Services Committee all received a rise after councillors voted in favour of the increase

The changes mean a basic councillor salary will rise from £14,368 to £16,800 a year, but the leader will be paid £56,700 a year, rising from the old amount of £49,974 – an increase of £6,726.

The deputy leader will also receive £39,690, rising from £35,320 - an increase of £4,370.

Cabinet members will be paid £34,020, rising from £30,773 - an increase of £3,247, and committee chairs will receive £25,593, rising from £23,161 - an increase of £2,432.

Civic heads will also see their pay increase from £23,161 to £25,593, and the deputy Civic Head's salary will increase from £18,108 to £20,540.

Cllr Chris Cater proposed councillors voted in favour of the report, and Cllr Sue Shotter seconded it.

Seven councillors voted in favour; Councillors Phillip Evans and Sue Shotter abstained, and Cllr Harry Saville voted against the proposals.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/169-pay-rise-conwy-councillors-23386077?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC The candidates in the running to be Conwy councillors
« Reply #462 on: April 07, 2022, 03:01:23 pm »
Local elections: The candidates in the running to be Conwy councillors

CONWY County Borough Council has shared the names of those standing to represent each of its wards in next month’s local elections.

On Thursday, May 5, voters in the county will go to the polls, with those not yet registered to vote having until April 14 to do so.

The deadline to apply for postal and proxy votes are April 19 and April 26 respectively, at 5pm on both dates.

Iwan Davies, electoral registration officer at Conwy County Borough Council, said: “With only one week to go, time is running out to make sure you can take part in the elections on Thursday, May 5.

“These elections are an opportunity to have a say on who represents local people on issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in Conwy County Borough.

“But if you’re not registered by 14 April, you won’t be able to vote.”

Anyone not registered to vote at their current address can do so online at www.gov.uk/registertovote.

Below is the full list of candidates for each ward:

LIST for each borough..... https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/20052273.local-elections-candidates-running-conwy-councillors/

Offline Cambrian

  • Genealogy & Research team
  • *
  • Posts: 909
Re: CCBC costs and cutting
« Reply #463 on: April 08, 2022, 07:24:37 pm »
Seem to be around 20 sitting members not seeking re-election so there will be quite a few new faces in any event apart from a few who may lose their seats in any event.

Offline SteveH

  • Management Board Member & Newsgroup Editor
  • *
  • Posts: 12989
Re: CCBC ............Election results by wards
« Reply #464 on: May 07, 2022, 10:10:18 am »
Election results by wards Conwy County
Local - Local Government Elections - Thursday, 5 May 2022

full list https://modgoveng.conwy.gov.uk/mgElectionElectionAreaResults.aspx?EID=105&RPID=20987798