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Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB presented the report; the report provided Members with an update of work undertaken in relation to the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Well-Being Plan and Objectives for 2023-2028 and the merging of Cwm Taf and Bridgend Public Services Board (PSB).

Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB informed Members that under the Welsh Government (WG) guidelines, PSBs must explain how the local objectives have been set with regard to the findings from the well-being Assessment and make sure those objectives are sufficiently robust to stand up to local scrutiny.

In developing the plan, 3 stakeholder sessions were held to consider what has worked in the last 5 years, to identify consistency and continuity. Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB advised Members of the 3 Horizon session which considered creating resilient healthy communities in Cwm Taf Morgannwg which meet the challenges of life in 2030. The 3 Horizon model refers to:

1. Looking at where we are now
2. What needs to change/ opportunities for innovation
3. Where we want to get to

Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB confirmed collaboration with Natural Resources Wales who are reviewing the findings, which will then be incorporated into the developing plan.

Members were reminded of the two priority areas of the merger which will aid in tackling inequalities; These priorities are: safer communities and greener communities. Although these are broad aims, they will allow the PSB to reflect the wider issues whilst also considering regional objectives and strategies relating to local delivery. The Safer communities’ objective would allow for strong alignment with the Community Safety Partnership and also consider what people need to feel safe in communities in the wider sense. This includes security and employment, opportunities to meet and socialise, feeling a good sense of belonging, thriving businesses, and delivering services that people need in their communities and for their well-being. The Greener communities’ objective picks up on the level of interest our communities showed regarding the space around them and the importance of addressing the climate and nature emergency. It includes topics such as addressing waste, biodiversity but also active travel, accessibility of good quality food locally and making good use of our spaces.

Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB advised Members that nominations at the PSB were requested for a working group to take these forward and help towards drafting a plan which will go out for consultation in November 2022. The Board also accepted the recommendations of taking the health impact assessment approach to developing a plan in order to consider the broader health and well-being impacts and consequences of our objectives to the wider communities. 

Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB advised Members that during the PSB meeting, discussions were had surrounding the next stages of the merger process between Cwm Taf and Bridgend. A session has been arranged for the 15^th November 2022 to consider the form and the function for the new Regional Board.

A Member commented on the need to introduce links in the well-being objectives to the Community Safety Partnerships. The Member noted the new Welsh Government framework which notes the importance of community focused schools where they discuss a range of topics surrounding sense of belonging, engagement etc. Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB advised that the new well-being assessment and planning is a great opportunity to focus on what we need to do also strengthening the relationships between the governing structures. He advised that the review of community safety across Cwm Taf Morgannwg will be vital as would help to align the footprints and provide the opportunity for the Community Safety Group to be a sub-group of the PSB and create links to education.

Mr M Brace, Chair of Cwm Taf PSB emphasised the importance of the relationship with the Regional Partnership Board in order to ensure work can be done collaboratively to eliminate duplication and to reach a wider audience.

Following discussion, it was RESOLVED to:

• Acknowledge the work undertaken to date and discusses the approach in line with the sustainable development principles.

• Consider and comment whether the draft Objectives are relevant and right in the context of the learnings from the Well-being Assessment.

• Consider how it wants to contribute to the development of Plan and the consultation process, as well as formal sign off ahead of May 2023.

• Consider the steps proposed for merging Bridgend and Cwm Taf Public Services Board, including form and function, and considers how the scrutiny function for a Cwm Taf Morgannwg PSB will operate