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Summary

The Cabinet of Carmarthenshire Council met on Monday, 17 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the approval of a new commercialization strategy and the final version of the Carmarthenshire Local Area Energy Plan.

Commercialization Strategy

The Cabinet approved the Commercialization Strategy, which aims to develop and implement income generation across the council. Councillor Phil Hughes introduced the strategy, highlighting the need for local authorities to adopt more innovative and ambitious approaches to generate income due to the challenging financial climate. He noted that the council already operates commercially in areas such as leisure services, theatres, car parks, garden waste, and ground maintenance. The strategy is designed to integrate commercialization into the council's culture and align with the transformation, digital, and workforce strategies. Councillor Hughes emphasized the importance of this strategy in safeguarding jobs and minimizing service cuts.

Councillor Alan Lenny seconded the strategy, and it was unanimously approved by the Cabinet. The strategy had previously received unanimous support from the corporate performance and resources committee and the Shadow Cabinet.

Carmarthenshire Local Area Energy Plan

The Cabinet also approved the Carmarthenshire Local Area Energy Plan, presented by Councillor Alan Vaughan-Owen. This plan, funded by the Welsh Government, aims to decarbonize the local energy system by 2050. The plan was developed in collaboration with City Science and other stakeholders and is part of a broader regional effort that includes Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

The plan provides a comprehensive overview of the current energy system in Carmarthenshire and outlines potential future energy scenarios and necessary changes to achieve net zero by 2050. Councillor Vaughan-Owen emphasized that the plan is dynamic and will evolve over time, offering local, regional, and national options to address climate challenges, energy efficiency, and future energy security.

Councillor Hazel Evans seconded the plan, and it was unanimously approved by the Cabinet.

Other Items

No urgent items were discussed, and the meeting was concluded without further business.

For more details, you can refer to the printed minutes and the public reports pack.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr. Darren Price
Cllr. Darren Price  Leader of the Council •  Plaid Cymru •  Gorslas
Profile image for Cllr. Glynog Davies
Cllr. Glynog Davies  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Cwarter Bach
Profile image for Cllr. Hazel Evans
Cllr. Hazel Evans  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Cenarth and Llangeler
Profile image for Cllr. Linda Evans
Cllr. Linda Evans  Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Profile image for Cllr. Philip Hughes
Cllr. Philip Hughes  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  St Clears with Llansteffan
Profile image for Cllr. Alun Lenny
Cllr. Alun Lenny  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town North and South
Profile image for Cllr. Edward Thomas
Cllr. Edward Thomas  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  Llandeilo
Profile image for Cllr. Jane Tremlett
Cllr. Jane Tremlett  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  Laugharne Township
Profile image for Cllr. Aled Vaughan Owen
Cllr. Aled Vaughan Owen  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Gorslas
Michelle Evans Thomas
Rhodri Griffiths
Profile image for Cllr. Deryk Cundy
Cllr. Deryk Cundy  Leader of the Opposition Group (Labour) •  Welsh Labour •  Bynea
Jon Owen
Daniel Hall-Jones
Rachel Morris
Julie Owens

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