Loading
The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.
RESOLVED: that a) the update on the Corporate Joint Committee as outlined in this report be noted. b) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer to address any residual financial and legal issues respectively (including concluding any arrangements), arising as part of the transition (as necessary) and authorise legal services to execute all necessary documents associated with the novation and transition to the Corporate Joint Committee. c) novation of the relevant agreements for the City Deal from the Accountable Body to the new Corporate Joint Committee be noted. d) it be noted that Cardiff Council will cease to be the accountable body from 1st April 2024. e) It be noted that a future report will be brought to Cabinet and full Council regarding termination of the JWA and implementation of any new arrangements.
RESOLVED: that 1. the establishment of a Cabinet Committee(s), ‘the Trusts Cabinet Committee’, comprised of 5 Cabinet members, with the following Terms of Reference be approved: ‘(a) In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee, to exercise all functions of the Council as Corporate Trustee, having regard to all relevant issues and appropriate professional advice, and acting always in the best interests of the Trust. (b) To adopt any appropriate policies and procedures to govern the discharge of its functions, including but without limitation to a Trusts Conflicts of Interest Policy and Procedure. (c) All Members of the Cabinet Committee will be required to undertake relevant training to enable them to properly discharge their duties.’ 2. Subject to approval of recommendation 1, 5 Cabinet members be appointed to the Trusts Cabinet Committee(s) with advice from the Monitoring Officer particularly should more than one committee be required at any given time; and 3. Council be recommended to the establishment of an Advisory Committee, ‘the Trusts Advisory Committee’, comprised of 3 independent members of the Standards and Ethics Committee, with the following Terms of Reference: ‘In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee and any proposal in respect of which the Council has a serious conflict of interests, in line with Charity Commission guidance and or legal advice, to make a recommendation/s to the Trusts Cabinet Committee or the Cabinet on whether or not the proposal should be agreed, with or without modification/s, in the best interests of the Trust, having regard to all relevant issues and advice.’
RESOLVED: that 1) the progress made on carbon reduction over the period of the One Planet Cardiff Strategy be noted. 2) the commencement of work on of a Climate Change Response “Green Paper” be approved to include a clear picture of challenges, goals and potential investment opportunities associated with them.
RESOLVED: that the attached Council’s draft School Admission Arrangements 2025/2026 as set out in the Admission Policy 2025/2026 be determined.
RESOLVED: that 1. officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to: · establish a new 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Baden Powell Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Fairwater Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a new 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Herbert Thompson Primary School from September 2025, within existing buildings or new building. · establish a 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Lakeside Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Springwood Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a 20-place Specialist Resource Base for learners with Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Autism at Coed Glas Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and /or Autism at Greenway Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and/or Autism at Severn Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. 2. the proposal to establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch does not progress. 3. It be noted that prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the response to those objections and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.
RESOLVED: that the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2024-2025 for presentation to Welsh Government be approved.
RESOLVED: that 1. the proposed procurement route for the over cladding of Nelson House and Loudoun House be approved ; and the evaluation criteria set out in the report be approved, and the commencement of the procurement process be agreed. 2. all aspects of the procurement process for the over cladding works to Nelson Houses and Loudoun House (up to and including award of contract/s and any ancillary matters) be delegated to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services, subject to approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government.
RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer) to negotiate and agree heads of terms and to deal with all aspects of the acquisition of land at Pengam Green and the disposals of the land and buildings at New House Farm, including appropriation of any land required for cemetery expansion purposes, as set out in this report within the parameters of the valuation advice provided at Appendices C and D.
RESOLVED: that 1. the draft Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan document, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved. 2. the commencement of a public consultation on the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan be approved. 3. Authority be delegated to the Director of Transport, Planning and Environment in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning & Transport to make minor amendments to the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan and formulate a programme of deliverable bus priority projects and relevant engagement with key stakeholders, and to move forward with the delivery of those key projects. 4. It be noted that all related transport project deliverables included in, and/or produced from the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan will be subject to successful funding bids, public consultation, design feasibility, assessments (including Equalities Impact Assessments EQIA) and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
RESOLVED: that 1. the launch of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) 2 Stage Tender for Phase 1A of the CrossRail Project be authorised. 2. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to award the Stage 1 ECI Design Phase to the successful bidder using the evaluation criteria set out in Paragraph 11 of this report. 3. It be noted that that Stage 2 of the ECI will be subject to a future cabinet approval. This will be based on an agreement of a target cost price following the Stage 1 process. 4. authority be delegated to Director of PTE (as Senior Responsibly Owner (SRO) and Programme Board Chairperson) to move forward with all consultation and engagement process associated with the CrossRail Phase 1 Project.
RESOLVED: that the updated Highway Maintenance Policy Document Part A (2024) as the current management policy for this function be approved.
RESOLVED: that 1) It be approved in principle for the Council to procure its Microsoft Software renewal via either the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (using Microsoft Spring 2024 aggregation - NFC166), or Welsh Government’s WGCD (Welsh Government Commercial Delivery) / NPS (National Procurement Service) IT Products and Services (ii) Framework Agreement. 2) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and the Monitoring Officer to determine which framework to utilise and generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and associated matters up to and including the awarding of the contract.
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1. confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2024, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 7th March 2024. 2. determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision. 3. approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2024/25) Appendix 1.
The minutes of the Cabinet meeting of the 29 February 2024 were approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that a) the update on the Corporate Joint Committee as outlined in this report be noted. b) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer to address any residual financial and legal issues respectively (including concluding any arrangements), arising as part of the transition (as necessary) and authorise legal services to execute all necessary documents associated with the novation and transition to the Corporate Joint Committee. c) novation of the relevant agreements for the City Deal from the Accountable Body to the new Corporate Joint Committee be noted. d) it be noted that Cardiff Council will cease to be the accountable body from 1st April 2024. e) It be noted that a future report will be brought to Cabinet and full Council regarding termination of the JWA and implementation of any new arrangements.
Cabinet received a report providing an update on the establishment of Corporate Joint Committees in Wales. The report informed the Cabinet of the changes that are taking place for the Cardiff Capital Region, as well as the implications for Cardiff Council, as a result of the transition from the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal to the Corporate Joint Committee. The report outlines what the Corporate Joint Committee will do and what powers it will have, including statutory duties outlined in legislation. It was noted that the City Deal established a resourced city-region partnership for the Cardiff Capital Region, based upon a Joint Working Agreement, signed by the ten local authorities of South East Wales. The intention is that, following the transfer to the Corporate Joint Committee, the Joint Working Agreement between the ten councils will cease to be necessary, save for provisions relating to Council Contributions and the overall Affordability Envelope. Any future decisions to terminate the Joint Working Agreement will be brought back to Cabinet and then full Council. A letter from the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that a) the update on the Corporate Joint Committee as outlined in this report be noted. b) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer to address any residual financial and legal issues respectively (including concluding any arrangements), arising as part of the transition (as necessary) and authorise legal services to execute all necessary documents associated with the novation and transition to the Corporate Joint Committee. c) novation of the relevant agreements for the City Deal from the Accountable Body to the new Corporate Joint Committee be noted. d) it be noted that Cardiff Council will cease to be the accountable body from 1st April 2024. e) It be noted that a future report will be brought to Cabinet and full Council regarding termination of the JWA and implementation of any new arrangements.
Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the establishment of a Cabinet Committee(s), ‘the Trusts Cabinet Committee’, comprised of 5 Cabinet members, with the following Terms of Reference be approved: ‘(a) In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee, to exercise all functions of the Council as Corporate Trustee, having regard to all relevant issues and appropriate professional advice, and acting always in the best interests of the Trust. (b) To adopt any appropriate policies and procedures to govern the discharge of its functions, including but without limitation to a Trusts Conflicts of Interest Policy and Procedure. (c) All Members of the Cabinet Committee will be required to undertake relevant training to enable them to properly discharge their duties.’ 2. Subject to approval of recommendation 1, 5 Cabinet members be appointed to the Trusts Cabinet Committee(s) with advice from the Monitoring Officer particularly should more than one committee be required at any given time; and 3. Council be recommended to the establishment of an Advisory Committee, ‘the Trusts Advisory Committee’, comprised of 3 independent members of the Standards and Ethics Committee, with the following Terms of Reference: ‘In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee and any proposal in respect of which the Council has a serious conflict of interests, in line with Charity Commission guidance and or legal advice, to make a recommendation/s to the Trusts Cabinet Committee or the Cabinet on whether or not the proposal should be agreed, with or without modification/s, in the best interests of the Trust, having regard to all relevant issues and advice.’
Cabinet received a report seeking agreement for the governance arrangements to be adopted for discharging the Council’s role as corporate trustee going forward, ensuring that trust decisions are taken lawfully and properly in the best interests of the relevant trust. A letter from the Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. the establishment of a Cabinet Committee(s), ‘the Trusts Cabinet Committee’, comprised of 5 Cabinet members, with the following Terms of Reference be approved: ‘(a) In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee, to exercise all functions of the Council as Corporate Trustee, having regard to all relevant issues and appropriate professional advice, and acting always in the best interests of the Trust. (b) To adopt any appropriate policies and procedures to govern the discharge of its functions, including but without limitation to a Trusts Conflicts of Interest Policy and Procedure. (c) All Members of the Cabinet Committee will be required to undertake relevant training to enable them to properly discharge their duties.’ 2. Subject to approval of recommendation 1, 5 Cabinet members be appointed to the Trusts Cabinet Committee(s) with advice from the Monitoring Officer particularly should more than one committee be required at any given time; and 3. Council be recommended to the establishment of an Advisory Committee, ‘the Trusts Advisory Committee’, comprised of 3 independent members of the Standards and Ethics Committee, with the following Terms of Reference: ‘In relation to any Trust of which the Council is a Corporate Trustee and any proposal in respect of which the Council has a serious conflict of interests, in line with Charity Commission guidance and or legal advice, to make a recommendation/s to the Trusts Cabinet Committee or the Cabinet on whether or not the proposal should be agreed, with or without modification/s, in the best interests of the Trust, having regard to all relevant issues and advice.’
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1) the progress made on carbon reduction over the period of the One Planet Cardiff Strategy be noted. 2) the commencement of work on of a Climate Change Response “Green Paper” be approved to include a clear picture of challenges, goals and potential investment opportunities associated with them.
The Cabinet received a report outlining the results of the Carbon Emission analysis for 2022-23, as well as an update on progress against key One Planet Cardiff Programmes and Projects, including the implications of new and emerging policy and innovations at a local, regional and national level. It was noted that, even with the impressive progress and action across the Council’s portfolios and amongst partners, it is becoming clear that, for some key action areas, reaching a net-zero carbon position by 2030 looks to be challenging, and will almost certainly not happen without significant government investment. The report therefore also sought authority to commence work on a Climate Change Response ‘Green Paper’, that would enable a better understanding of the latest financial situation with regards to meeting carbon-neutral targets and how this aligns to associated government targets. The Green Paper would also provide a clearer understanding of the investment opportunities for the city and region of a green energy transition. It was highlighted that work on the Green Paper would commence immediately, with the aim of reporting back to Cabinet during the 2024/25 financial year. A letter from the Environmental Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1) the progress made on carbon reduction over the period of the One Planet Cardiff Strategy be noted. 2) the commencement of work on of a Climate Change Response “Green Paper” be approved to include a clear picture of challenges, goals and potential investment opportunities associated with them.
Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that the attached Council’s draft School Admission Arrangements 2025/2026 as set out in the Admission Policy 2025/2026 be determined.
The Cabinet considered the School Admission Arrangements for 2024/25 following a public consultation. The minor amendments to the admission arrangements for 2025/26 compared to the arrangements for 2024/25 were detailed in paragraph 6 of the report. A letter from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that the attached Council’s draft School Admission Arrangements 2025/2026 as set out in the Admission Policy 2025/2026 be determined.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to: · establish a new 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Baden Powell Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Fairwater Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a new 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Herbert Thompson Primary School from September 2025, within existing buildings or new building. · establish a 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Lakeside Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Springwood Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a 20-place Specialist Resource Base for learners with Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Autism at Coed Glas Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and /or Autism at Greenway Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and/or Autism at Severn Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. 2. the proposal to establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch does not progress. 3. It be noted that prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the response to those objections and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.
Cllr Peter Bradbury declared a personal in this item, as a family member will be attending one of the schools mentioned in the report. Cabinet received a report regarding provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The report informed the Cabinet of the responses received following public consultation on proposals to extend and realign ALN provision. The response to the views expressed during the consultation were detailed in paragraphs 122 to 159 of the report. A letter from the Children & Young People Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to: · establish a new 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Baden Powell Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Fairwater Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a new 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Herbert Thompson Primary School from September 2025, within existing buildings or new building. · establish a 16 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Lakeside Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Springwood Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. This would replace the existing Wellbeing Class. · establish a 20-place Specialist Resource Base for learners with Emotional Health and Wellbeing Needs at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Autism at Coed Glas Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and /or Autism at Greenway Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. · establish a 20 place Specialist Resource Base for Complex Learning Needs and/or Autism at Severn Primary School from September 2024, within the existing buildings. 2. the proposal to establish an 8 place Specialist Resource Base for emotional health and wellbeing at Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch does not progress. 3. It be noted that prior to implementation of the proposals a further report will be provided to Cabinet providing details of any objections received, the response to those objections and recommendations for implementation or otherwise of the proposals.
Part of an issue followed across 4 meetings
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2024-2025 for presentation to Welsh Government be approved.
Appendix 4 to this report is exempt from publication because it contains information of the kind described in paragraphs 14 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person) and 21 (public interest test) of parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and in all the circumstances of the case the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Cllr Ash Lister declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item, as a relative lives in accommodation mentioned in the report. Cllr Lister left the meeting and took no part in the decision making process. The Cabinet considered the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2024-2025. It was noted that the HRA Business Plan 2024-2025, which was attached as Appendix 1 to the report, sets out a number of key priorities that align clearly with the commitments set out in the Council’s ‘Stronger Fairer Greener’ vision and with Welsh Government’s strategic direction. The priorities were noted as including: - Building new council homes - Delivering the Welsh Housing Quality Standard 2023 - Maintaining our homes - Moving towards zero carbon homes - Improving our neighbourhoods - Providing safe and inclusive communities - Supporting tenants through the cost-of-living crisis - Preventing and addressing homelessness - Listening to our tenants - Modernising and improving our services for tenants. - Financial resources and planning A letter from the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2024-2025 for presentation to Welsh Government be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the proposed procurement route for the over cladding of Nelson House and Loudoun House be approved ; and the evaluation criteria set out in the report be approved, and the commencement of the procurement process be agreed. 2. all aspects of the procurement process for the over cladding works to Nelson Houses and Loudoun House (up to and including award of contract/s and any ancillary matters) be delegated to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services, subject to approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government.
Appendix 3 and 4 to this report are exempt from publication as it contains information pursuant to paragraph 16 of the Local Government Act 1972. Cabinet received a report detailing an update on progress in replacing the cladding for the Council’s high-rise blocks, and requesting approval for the proposed procurement arrangements to deliver re-cladding works to 2 blocks of high-rise flats (Nelson House and Loudoun House). The report highlighted that following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, checks were carried out on the cladding of the council high-rise flats in Cardiff. 6 blocks had been retrofitted with external cladding during the 1990’s. These blocks were Lydstep Flats in Llandaff North, Nelson House & Loudoun House in Butetown and Channel View in Grangetown. Testing showed that while the cladding on these blocks was not of the highly flammable ACM type that was used in Grenfell Tower, it did not meet current fire safety standards and therefore could pose additional risk during a fire. It was therefore proposed that the cladding was replaced on 5 high-rise blocks. A confidential letter from the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. the proposed procurement route for the over cladding of Nelson House and Loudoun House be approved ; and the evaluation criteria set out in the report be approved, and the commencement of the procurement process be agreed. 2. all aspects of the procurement process for the over cladding works to Nelson Houses and Loudoun House (up to and including award of contract/s and any ancillary matters) be delegated to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services, subject to approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer) to negotiate and agree heads of terms and to deal with all aspects of the acquisition of land at Pengam Green and the disposals of the land and buildings at New House Farm, including appropriation of any land required for cemetery expansion purposes, as set out in this report within the parameters of the valuation advice provided at Appendices C and D.
Appendices C and D of this report are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14 of part 4 and paragraph 21 of part 5 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. Cabinet received a report which sought approval to delegate authority to the Director for Economic Development to agree all aspects of the acquisition of land at Pengam Green from the Welsh Government and to dispose of Council owned land in Llanishen as identified in the report. The acquisition of land at Pengam Green the site will be utilised meet strategic objectives including to improve economic activity on a key arterial route, and to assist with improving the nearby Gypsy and Traveller site. The site for disposal is New House Farm Llanishen the site is vacant and ready for disposal. A letter from the Environmental Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED that authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer) to negotiate and agree heads of terms and to deal with all aspects of the acquisition of land at Pengam Green and the disposals of the land and buildings at New House Farm, including appropriation of any land required for cemetery expansion purposes, as set out in this report within the parameters of the valuation advice provided at Appendices C and D.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the draft Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan document, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved. 2. the commencement of a public consultation on the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan be approved. 3. Authority be delegated to the Director of Transport, Planning and Environment in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning & Transport to make minor amendments to the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan and formulate a programme of deliverable bus priority projects and relevant engagement with key stakeholders, and to move forward with the delivery of those key projects. 4. It be noted that all related transport project deliverables included in, and/or produced from the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan will be subject to successful funding bids, public consultation, design feasibility, assessments (including Equalities Impact Assessments EQIA) and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
Cabinet considered a report regarding the delivery of a bus priority network for Cardiff. The report outlines the plan to focus on facilitating end to end journey quality through delivery of infrastructure along six key routes (covering 80% of bus passengers) connecting at key interchange points such as the Central Transport Exchange, rail interchange sites and park and ride. The plan will help to meet the Council’s ambition for an improved bus network and assist with increasing patronage. It was noted that the plan has been co-designed with Cardiff Bus, ensure that corridors are integrated and mixed use in nature to compliment other modes, and will seek to deal with problem junctions across the City to improve journey times and passenger experience. The plan will assist with enable the creation of a programme of bus priority measures which will ensure appropriate funding bids can be submitted. Each element of the scheme will be subject to full public consultation. A letter from the Environmental Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. the draft Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan document, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved. 2. the commencement of a public consultation on the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan be approved. 3. Authority be delegated to the Director of Transport, Planning and Environment in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning & Transport to make minor amendments to the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan and formulate a programme of deliverable bus priority projects and relevant engagement with key stakeholders, and to move forward with the delivery of those key projects. 4. It be noted that all related transport project deliverables included in, and/or produced from the Bus Priority Infrastructure Plan will be subject to successful funding bids, public consultation, design feasibility, assessments (including Equalities Impact Assessments EQIA) and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the launch of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) 2 Stage Tender for Phase 1A of the CrossRail Project be authorised. 2. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to award the Stage 1 ECI Design Phase to the successful bidder using the evaluation criteria set out in Paragraph 11 of this report. 3. It be noted that that Stage 2 of the ECI will be subject to a future cabinet approval. This will be based on an agreement of a target cost price following the Stage 1 process. 4. authority be delegated to Director of PTE (as Senior Responsibly Owner (SRO) and Programme Board Chairperson) to move forward with all consultation and engagement process associated with the CrossRail Phase 1 Project.
Appendix 1 of this report is not for publication as it contains exempt information of the description in paragraph14 (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person including the authority holding that information) of Part 4 and satisfies the public interest test in paragraph 21 Part 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 Cabinet received a report regarding the Phase 1 tend of the Cardiff CrossRail. The report seeks authorisation to launch an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) 2 Stage Tender for phase 1A of the CrossRail Project. It was highlighted that the CrossRail project aims to span the city and connect thousands of people to areas of employment, education and leisure and encourage modal shift set out in the Transport White Paper. It was noted that in order to achieve the ambitious delivery timescales, the report sets out the details of the proposed procurement process. The procurement process will enable further business case submissions to the UK Government. RESOLVED: that 1. the launch of an Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) 2 Stage Tender for Phase 1A of the CrossRail Project be authorised. 2. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to award the Stage 1 ECI Design Phase to the successful bidder using the evaluation criteria set out in Paragraph 11 of this report. 3. It be noted that that Stage 2 of the ECI will be subject to a future cabinet approval. This will be based on an agreement of a target cost price following the Stage 1 process. 4. authority be delegated to Director of PTE (as Senior Responsibly Owner (SRO) and Programme Board Chairperson) to move forward with all consultation and engagement process associated with the CrossRail Phase 1 Project.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that the updated Highway Maintenance Policy Document Part A (2024) as the current management policy for this function be approved.
Cabinet considered a report regarding the Highway Maintenance Policy Document Park A (2024). It was noted that there is a three-tiered approach to the Council’s highway maintenance policy documentation, this report is concerned with the Part A – which sets out the Council’s statutory obligations and key principles. The Policy is updated periodically to take account of changes to legislation, development of case law or Council reorganisation. RESOLVED: that the updated Highway Maintenance Policy Document Part A (2024) as the current management policy for this function be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1) It be approved in principle for the Council to procure its Microsoft Software renewal via either the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (using Microsoft Spring 2024 aggregation - NFC166), or Welsh Government’s WGCD (Welsh Government Commercial Delivery) / NPS (National Procurement Service) IT Products and Services (ii) Framework Agreement. 2) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and the Monitoring Officer to determine which framework to utilise and generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and associated matters up to and including the awarding of the contract.
Cabinet received a report regarding the Council’s renewal for its Microsoft Software licences. The report sets out details of two potential routes to procurement. The anticipated charges are not yet determined, however the report seeks authorisation to delegate authority to the Corporate Director Resources (in consultation with the Cabinet Member and Monitoring Officer) to determine the framework to be used in line with achieving best value. RESOLVED: that 1) It be approved in principle for the Council to procure its Microsoft Software renewal via either the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services framework agreement (using Microsoft Spring 2024 aggregation - NFC166), or Welsh Government’s WGCD (Welsh Government Commercial Delivery) / NPS (National Procurement Service) IT Products and Services (ii) Framework Agreement. 2) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director, Resources in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and the Monitoring Officer to determine which framework to utilise and generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and associated matters up to and including the awarding of the contract.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1. confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2024, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 7th March 2024. 2. determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision. 3. approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2024/25) Appendix 1.
Paul Orders, Sarah McGill, Chris Lee, Debbie Marles, and Tracey Thomas declared a personal and pecuniary interest in this item. Paul Orders, Sarah McGill, Chris Lee left the meeting. Debbie Marles and Tracey Thomas remained in the meeting until the point of decision in order to answer any technical questions. Cllrs Wild and Burke declared a personal interest as they have a relative who is employed by the Council. The Cabinet received the Pay Policy Statement for 2024/25 prior to consideration by Council. The policy covered all employee groups (with the exception of teachers as remuneration for this group was set by Welsh Government) and included information of the gender pay gap. It was highlighted that this year the Mean Gender Pay Gap % is a positive figure which means that the mean average for female employees is lower than that for male employees, with a gap of £0.03. This gap has been contributed to by a reduction in payments to females compared to males, higher value of allowances paid to men, a reduction of the number of women receiving allowances compared to 2022, a reduction of full-time female employees, and a reduction of female social workers. The report reiterates the Council’s commitment to pay the Real Living Wage. RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1. confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2024, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 7th March 2024. 2. determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision. 3. approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2024/25) Appendix 1.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.
Lists the council's current councillors only. Co-opted members, officers and former councillors aren't shown.