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Annual Meeting of the Council, County Council - Wednesday, 22nd May, 2024 10.00 am

May 22, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)
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Summary

The meeting began with apologies from several councillors and a reminder about declaring personal interests. The outgoing Chair, Councillor Lovene Roberts, gave a heartfelt farewell speech, reflecting on her tenure and thanking various individuals and groups for their support. The meeting then proceeded to the election of the new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2024/25 municipal year.

Election of Chair of the Council

Councillor Handel Davies was nominated and elected as the new Chair of the Council for the 2024/25 municipal year. Councillor Davies has been a member of the council since 2017 and has a long history of public service, including 35 years as an officer with the county council. He is also deeply involved in his local community, particularly with the Llandovery RFC, where he has served for 52 years. In his acceptance speech, Councillor Davies expressed his gratitude and outlined his plans to support two charities: LATCH, a Welsh children's cancer charity, and Prostate Cymru, a prostate health charity in Wales.

Election of Vice-Chair of the Council

Councillor Dot Jones was nominated and elected as the Vice-Chair of the Council for the 2024/25 municipal year. Councillor Jones has been a County Councillor since 2017 and is known for her dedication to her community in Tumble. She has also served as a Scout Leader and Chief Whip for the Labour group. In her brief acceptance speech, she thanked her colleagues for their support and expressed her eagerness to work alongside Councillor Davies.

Tributes to the Retiring Chair

Several councillors and the Chief Executive paid tribute to the outgoing Chair, Councillor Lovene Roberts. They praised her dedication, warmth, and the significant amount of money she raised for her chosen charities, including T. Brinkman Hospice and St Paul's Family Centre. The Chief Executive also highlighted her enthusiastic participation in various community events, including a Boxing Day wellness dip that raised £800.

Appointment of Committee Members

The council then moved on to appoint members to serve on various committees for the 2024/25 municipal year. Councillor Darren Price moved the report, which was seconded by Councillor Linda Evans. The appointments were approved without any amendments or objections.

Election of Chairs and Vice-Chairs for Committees

The council elected chairs and vice-chairs for its committees for the 2024/25 municipal year. The nominations were proposed en bloc by the leaders of the political groups and were approved without any contested seats or amendments.

Review of the Constitution

The council reviewed and adopted amendments to its constitution. Councillor Darren Price highlighted several changes, including updates to the terms of reference for the shadow cabinet and new time limits for public and member questions during meetings. Councillor Martin Parfitt raised concerns about the potential impact on accountability and democracy, but Councillor Price assured that the changes would be closely monitored and reviewed next year.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with the ceremonial part, where the new Chair and Vice-Chair were formally invested with their chains of office. The guests then retired, and the council proceeded with the remaining business on the agenda. The meeting ended with no further items requiring urgent consideration.

Attendees

Profile image for Cllr. Sue Allen
Cllr. Sue Allen  Independent •  Whitland
Profile image for Cyng. Liam Bowen
Cyng. Liam Bowen  Plaid Cymru •  Pontyberem
Profile image for Cyng. Kim Broom
Cyng. Kim Broom  Plaid Cymru •  Trimsaran
Profile image for Cyng. Mansel Charles
Cyng. Mansel Charles  Plaid Cymru •  Llanegwad
Profile image for Cyng. Peter Cooper
Cyng. Peter Cooper  Welsh Labour •  Saron
Profile image for Cyng. Michael Cranham
Cyng. Michael Cranham  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Bigyn
Profile image for Cyng. Deryk Cundy
Cyng. Deryk Cundy  Leader of the Opposition Group (Labour) •  Welsh Labour •  Bynea
Profile image for Cyng. Suzy Curry
Cyng. Suzy Curry  Welsh Labour •  Tyisha
Profile image for Cyng. Andrew Davies
Cyng. Andrew Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Llangadog
Profile image for Cyng. Anthony Davies
Cyng. Anthony Davies  Independent •  Llandybie
Profile image for Cllr. Arwel Davies
Cllr. Arwel Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Cilycwm
Profile image for Cyng.  Bryan Davies
Cyng. Bryan Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Cynwyl Elfed
Profile image for Cyng. Crish Davies
Cyng. Crish Davies  Welsh Labour •  Kidwelly and St.Ishmael
Profile image for Cyng. Glynog Davies
Cyng. Glynog Davies  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Cwarter Bach
Profile image for Cyng. Handel Davies
Cyng. Handel Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Llandovery
Profile image for Cllr. Lewis Davies
Cllr. Lewis Davies  Welsh Labour •  Kidwelly and St.Ishmael
Profile image for Cyng.  Llinos Mai Davies
Cyng. Llinos Mai Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Llannon
Profile image for Cyng. Sharen Davies
Cyng. Sharen Davies  Independent •  Llwynhendy
Profile image for Cyng.  Terry Davies
Cyng. Terry Davies  Plaid Cymru •  Tyisha
Profile image for Cyng. Michelle Donoghue
Cyng. Michelle Donoghue  Welsh Labour •  Bynea
Profile image for Cyng.  Alex Evans
Cyng. Alex Evans  Plaid Cymru •  Glyn
Profile image for Cllr. Colin Evans
Cllr. Colin Evans  Plaid Cymru •  Ammanford
Profile image for Cyng. Hazel Evans
Cyng. Hazel Evans  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Cenarth and Llangeler
Profile image for Cyng. Linda Evans
Cyng. Linda Evans  Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Profile image for Cyng. Nysia Evans
Cyng. Nysia Evans  Welsh Labour •  Dafen and Felinfoel
Profile image for Cyng. Rob Evans
Cyng. Rob Evans  Welsh Labour •  Dafen and Felinfoel
Profile image for Cyng. Tyssul Evans
Cyng. Tyssul Evans  Plaid Cymru •  Llangyndeyrn
Profile image for Cllr. Shelly Godfrey-Coles 
Cllr. Shelly Godfrey-Coles   Welsh Labour •  Burry Port
Profile image for Cyng. Deian Harries
Cyng. Deian Harries  Plaid Cymru •  Ammanford
Profile image for Cyng. Jason Hart
Cyng. Jason Hart  Independent •  Llwynhendy
Profile image for Cllr. Tina Higgins
Cllr. Tina Higgins  Deputy Leader of the Opposition Group (Labour) •  Welsh Labour •  Tycroes
Profile image for Cllr. Ken Howell  Carmarthenshire County Council
Cllr. Ken Howell Carmarthenshire County Council  Plaid Cymru •  Cenarth and Llangeler
Profile image for Cyng Philip Hughes
Cyng Philip Hughes  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  St Clears with Llansteffan
Profile image for Cllr. Peter Hughes Griffiths
Cllr. Peter Hughes Griffiths  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town North and South
Profile image for Cyng. John James
Cyng. John James  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Burry Port
Profile image for Cyng. Meinir James
Cyng. Meinir James  Plaid Cymru •  Llangyndeyrn
Profile image for Cyng. Rob James
Cyng. Rob James  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Lliedi
Profile image for Cyng. Gareth John
Cyng. Gareth John  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town North and South
Profile image for Cyng. Betsan Jones
Cyng. Betsan Jones  Plaid Cymru •  Betws
Profile image for Cyng. Carys Jones
Cyng. Carys Jones  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  St Clears with Llansteffan
Profile image for Cyng. Dot Jones
Cyng. Dot Jones  Chair of Council •  Welsh Labour •  Llannon
Profile image for Cyng. Hefin Jones
Cyng. Hefin Jones  Plaid Cymru •  Llanfihangel Aberbythych
Profile image for Cllr. Alun Lenny
Cllr. Alun Lenny  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town North and South
Profile image for Cyng. Jean Lewis
Cyng. Jean Lewis  Plaid Cymru •  Trelech
Profile image for Cllr. Neil Lewis
Cllr. Neil Lewis  Plaid Cymru •  Abergwili
Profile image for Cllr. Kevin Madge
Cllr. Kevin Madge  Welsh Labour •  Garnant
Profile image for Cyng. Giles Morgan
Cyng. Giles Morgan  Vice-Chair of Council •  Independent •  Swiss Valley
Profile image for Cyng. Dai Nicholas
Cyng. Dai Nicholas  Independent •  Llandybie
Profile image for Cyng. Denise Owen
Cyng. Denise Owen  Plaid Cymru •  Llanybydder
Profile image for Cyng. Martyn Palfreman
Cyng. Martyn Palfreman  Welsh Labour •  Hengoed
Profile image for Cllr. Dorian Phillips
Cllr. Dorian Phillips  Plaid Cymru •  Llanboidy
Profile image for Cyng. Darren Price
Cyng. Darren Price  Leader of the Council •  Plaid Cymru •  Gorslas
Profile image for Cyng.  Emyr Rees
Cyng. Emyr Rees  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Glanaman
Profile image for Cyng. Sean Rees
Cyng. Sean Rees  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Glanymor
Profile image for Cyng. Louvain Roberts
Cyng. Louvain Roberts  Independent •  Glanymor
Profile image for Cyng. Emlyn Schiavone
Cyng. Emlyn Schiavone  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town West
Profile image for Cyng.  Jacqueline Seward 
Cyng. Jacqueline Seward   Welsh Labour •  Llangennech
Profile image for Cyng. Hugh Shepardson
Cyng. Hugh Shepardson  Independent •  Pembrey
Profile image for Cyng. Edward Skinner
Cyng. Edward Skinner  Welsh Labour •  Hengoed
Profile image for Cyng. Russell Sparks
Cyng. Russell Sparks  Plaid Cymru •  Carmarthen Town West
Profile image for Cyng. Dai Thomas
Cyng. Dai Thomas  Plaid Cymru •  Pen-y-Groes
Profile image for Cllr. Edward Thomas
Cllr. Edward Thomas  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  Llandeilo
Profile image for Cllr. Gareth Thomas
Cllr. Gareth Thomas  Plaid Cymru •  Hendy
Profile image for Cyng. Jane Tremlett
Cyng. Jane Tremlett  Cabinet Member •  Independent •  Laugharne Township
Profile image for Cllr. Aled Vaughan Owen
Cllr. Aled Vaughan Owen  Cabinet Member •  Plaid Cymru •  Gorslas
Profile image for Cyng. Fiona Walters
Cyng. Fiona Walters  Independent •  Manordeilo & Salem
Profile image for Cyng. Philip Warlow
Cyng. Philip Warlow  Welsh Labour •  Bigyn
Profile image for Cyng. Elwyn Williams
Cyng. Elwyn Williams  Plaid Cymru •  Llangunnor
Profile image for Cyng.  Janet Williams 
Cyng. Janet Williams   Welsh Labour •  Bigyn
Caio S Higginson
Janine Owen
Julie Owens
Eira Evans
Daniel Hall-Jones
Martin Runeckles
Jeremy Hawker
Rachel Morris
Profile image for Cyng. Stephen Williams
Cyng. Stephen Williams  Independent - Unaffiliated •  Elli

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