The Carmarthenshire Council Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Monday, 21 September 2026, with a multi-location meeting to be held in the Chamber at County Hall, Carmarthen, and remotely. The agenda includes a review of the council's financial performance, updates on safeguarding policies, and the adoption of a new waste and recycling service policy.

Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report 2025/26 and Revision of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to safeguarding, with the Cabinet set to receive the Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report for 2025/26. This report will provide an overview of the council's efforts to ensure robust corporate arrangements are in place for safeguarding both children and adults at risk. Following this, the Cabinet will consider the Revision of the Corporate Safeguarding Policy, which aims to provide a framework for all staff, volunteers, councillors, and third-party service providers commissioned by the council, outlining their responsibilities in protecting children and adults at risk. The revised policy, updated in June 2026, emphasizes that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

Carmarthenshire Waste and Recycling Service Policy

The Cabinet is scheduled to consider the adoption of an updated Waste and Recycling Service Policy. This policy is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for all waste collection services delivered by the council, incorporating changes planned for autumn 2026. The updated policy aims to encourage residents to maximise the reuse and recycling of household waste, aligning with Welsh Government strategies and targets for a circular economy. It will set out clear requirements for residents and the council regarding waste presentation, collection, and management, supporting the transition towards the Welsh Government's preferred Collections Blueprint model.

Council's Revenue Budget Monitoring Report and Revenue Budget Outlook

The council's financial position will be a key focus, with the Cabinet set to receive the Council's Revenue Budget Monitoring Report for the period ending 30 June 2026. This report will provide an update on the budgetary position for 2026/27, highlighting projected overspends in areas such as schools' budgets and children's services, and outlining the need for corrective action. Following this, the Cabinet will consider the Revenue Budget Outlook, which will provide an overview of the financial challenges and projections for the forthcoming years, up to 2029/30. This will inform the development of the Medium Term Financial Strategy, including proposed council tax rises and budget reductions.

Capital Programme 2026/27 Update

An update on the projected outturn of the capital programme for the financial year 2026/27 will be presented. The report details the forecasted net spend against the approved budget and highlights new projects and virements. Significant new grant awards are noted, particularly in areas such as Private Housing, Social Services (including a new children's home in Llanelli), Environmental Infrastructure and Flood defence, Economic Development (including local growth fund awards and transforming towns grants), and Education & Children (though a reduction in Welsh Government education capital maintenance grant is also noted).

Annual Treasury Management and Prudential Indicator Report 2025-2026

The Cabinet will review the Annual Treasury Management and Prudential Indicator Report for 2025-2026. This report details the council's treasury management activities during the financial year, including investments, borrowing, and compliance with prudential indicators. It will outline the security, liquidity, and yield of investments, the borrowing undertaken to finance the capital programme, and the actual performance against set prudential indicators for affordability, prudence, and sustainability.

Neurodiversity Policy

A new Neurodiversity Policy is scheduled for consideration. This policy aims to demonstrate the Authority's commitment to supporting neurodiverse applicants and employees, recognizing the benefits a neurodiverse workforce can bring. It outlines the definition of neurodiversity, the council's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, and examples of workplace adjustments that can be made. The policy also addresses the council's obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and signposts available support services.

Other items

The agenda also includes the signing of the minutes from the previous Cabinet meeting held on 7 September 2026, and a section for questions on notice from members and the public.