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The committee looked at three Cabinet matters: a consultation on renewing additional HMO licensing in Plasnewydd, changes to the social housing and Gypsy Traveller allocation policies, and the Cabinet response to the committee's inquiry on adult social care for older ethnic minority people. On each, it agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations. The committee also discussed its 2026/27 work programme.
The Committee also noted the planning decisions officers made under delegated powers between 26 August and 29 September.
The committee looked at three items: how the Council measures and compares its performance, progress on the new Oracle Fusion finance and HR system, and the month 4 budget position for 2026/27. On each item it agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations. One councillor declared a personal interest in the Oracle Fusion item.
Cardiff Council approved its 2025/26 accounts, an interim Section 151 Officer (the officer legally responsible for the council's finances) and the Annual Wellbeing Report. It passed motions on tackling illegal trading on high streets and on declaring Cardiff a Human Rights City. It also agreed budget principles for 2027/28, where the council estimates a gap of £45.0 million.
The committee looked at the budget problems at Cardiff International White Water (CIWW) and agreed to write to the Cabinet Member with its views. It endorsed the Allotments Services short scrutiny report for Cabinet and approved its 2026/27 work programme, including new short scrutiny reviews and a task and finish group on a commemorative plaque scheme. It also noted updates on the regional Corporate Joint Committee and on correspondence, and approved the Scrutiny Annual Report for Full Council.
The committee looked at three care and housing proposals. Two were pre-decision scrutiny, meaning members commented before Cabinet decided on 17 September: permanent Gypsy Traveller pitches at Pengam Green, and recommissioning of older people's care home placements. The third was an early look at how domiciliary (home) care should be recommissioned. On each, the committee agreed the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with its observations. It also agreed its draft work programme for 2026/27.
It agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its observations on both items. It also agreed its work programme for 2026/27.
It also agreed its work programme for 2026/27.
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