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Transcript: Transcript for 13/07/2022 - Local Government and Housing Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.00)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1.      The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Local Government and Housing Committee.

(09.00 - 10.15)

2.

Inquiry into community assets - evidence session 4: Minister for Climate Change and the Minister for Finance and Local Government

Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government

Richard Baker, Deputy Director Land Division, Welsh Government

Judith Cole, Deputy Director Local Government Finance Policy & Sustainability, Welsh Government

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1. The Committee took evidence from:

Julie James MS, Minister for Climate Change

Rebecca Evans MS, Minister for Finance and Local Government

Richard Baker, Deputy Director Land Division, Welsh Government

Judith Cole, Deputy Director Local Government Finance Policy & Sustainability, Welsh Government

 

2.2. During the evidence session the Minister for Finance and Local Government agreed to provide:

·         further information about the cross Government mapping exercise that looks at policies and programmes relating to communities

·         a copy of the research on social values from Cwmpas

·         further information relating to local authorities use of available funding to support communities.

 

2.3.      During the evidence session the Minister for Climate Change agreed to provide:

·         a note on the range of funds available for community assets

·         an electronic copy of their correspondence with Cwmpas

·         details of the Self Build Wales scheme

·         a technical note relating to the demolition of historic buildings in Cardiff.

(10.15)

3.

Papers to note

Supporting documents:

3.1

Letter from the Finance Committee to all Committee Chairs in relation to the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1.a The Committee noted the letter from the Finance Committee to all Committee Chairs in relation to the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24.

3.2

Written submission from Community Housing Cymru in relation to housing Ukrainian refugees

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.2.a The Committee noted the letter from the Finance Committee to all Committee Chairs in relation to the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24.

(10.15)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

4.1. The Committee agreed the motion.

(10.30 - 11.15)

5.

Inquiry into community assets - consideration of the evidence received under item 2 and key issues

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1. The Committee discussed the evidence received and the key issues for the inquiry.

(11.15 - 12.00)

6.

Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - consideration of the draft report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1. The Committee considered and agreed its draft report.

(12.00 - 12.30)

7.

Consideration of the forward work programme for the autumn term 2022

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1. The Committee considered its forward work programme and agreed to pursue a number of matters in the autumn term.