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RESOLVED: that (i) the appointments to joint committees for 2024/25 as set out in Appendix A to this report be approved; (ii) authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council (and relevant political group leader/s in the case of Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee), to make any substitute joint committee appointments which may be required during the course of the municipal year as a result of Cabinet or Committee Member changes; and (iii) the agreed joint committee appointments be reported to full Council for information (and/or approval if required).
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1) Approve the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2023-24 (APPENDIX A) prior to formal publication in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011). 2) Approve the Policy Development and Compliance with the Welsh Language Standards policy (APPENDIX 2).
RESOLVED: that 1) in principle (and subject to the outcome of the consultation exercise set out within this report) the list of sites for protection attached at Appendix A be approved. 2) the commencement of a consultation exercise set out within this report be approved, the outcome of which to be reported back at a future Cabinet meeting.
RESOLVED: that (i) the content of the Annual Report setting out progress and successes over the past 12 months of Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme be noted. (ii) The ‘Education Investment Strategy Caerdydd 2024 – 2033’ be adopted. (iii) the schemes that have been prioritised for investment under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ be approved to allow a programme business case to be formally submitted to Welsh Government for approval by the Minister. (iv) It be noted that individual proposals under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ will be subject to appropriate business cases and are at this stage indicative. (v) It be noted that the Cathays High School project will no longer be delivered through the Mutual Investment Model but will instead form a capital project in the rolling programme. (vi) Responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning for the development and implementation of operational plans to deliver the success measures set out in the strategy.
RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made to address the on-going Housing Emergency in Cardiff be noted 2. the acquisition of the properties and land identified in confidential appendices B & C be approved and authority be delegated to the Corporate Director – People and Communities in consultation with the S151 Officer, Legal services and the Cabinet members for Housing and Communities and Finance, Modernisation and Performance to authorise exchange of contracts and completion of those properties in accordance with the Heads of Terms annexed to this report subject to: · Approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government · Confirmation of a suitable financial viability assessment for each purchase · Confirmation that the decision does not result in commitments outside the budget framework. 3. the extension of the use of specific hotel provision at the Copthorne hotel as family homeless accommodation be approved for a period of approximately 12 months. 4. the Cardiff Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022-2027) be approved.
RESOLVED: that 1) the funding approach be approved to enable the preparation of RIBA Stage 2 designs required to make an application for grant funding towards the Phase 2 works at City Hall as set out at Confidential Appendix 2. 2) the proposed approach to addressing the maintenance back-log at City Hall as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 3 be noted and the proposed procurement strategy for the Phase 2 works be approved with the appointment of contractors and it be noted that the approval of budgets will be considered at a future Cabinet meeting once a decision is taken on the Full Business Case for the Council’s core office strategy. 3) the final phase of spend to complete the Full Business Case on the core office strategy be approved as set out at Confidential Appendix 6. 4) the procurement of the Phase 2 works as set out at Confidential Appendix 3 be authorized subject to a successful grant application as set out at Confidential Appendix 2 with the appointment of the preferred bidder subject to a further Cabinet report.
RESOLVED: that 1. the Council’s draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28 (attached at Appendix A) be approved for engagement and public consultation. 2. the engagement and public consultation to be carried out in relation to the draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, as set out in the report, be agreed specifically, paragraphs 38 and 39 and Appendix D; and 3. it be agreed that a further report be received to approve the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, having due regard to the outcomes of the engagement and public consultation, in September 2024.
AGREED: that the response to the joint Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report on the Replacement Local Development Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.
The minutes of the Cabinet meeting of 21 March 2024 were approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that (i) the appointments to joint committees for 2024/25 as set out in Appendix A to this report be approved; (ii) authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council (and relevant political group leader/s in the case of Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee), to make any substitute joint committee appointments which may be required during the course of the municipal year as a result of Cabinet or Committee Member changes; and (iii) the agreed joint committee appointments be reported to full Council for information (and/or approval if required).
Cabinet considered a report outlining nominations to Joint Committees. In line with the Council’s constitution appointments to Joint Committees which discharge executive function are made by Cabinet, details of the appointments were detailed in the appendix to the report. RESOLVED: that (i) the appointments to joint committees for 2024/25 as set out in Appendix A to this report be approved; (ii) authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council (and relevant political group leader/s in the case of Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee), to make any substitute joint committee appointments which may be required during the course of the municipal year as a result of Cabinet or Committee Member changes; and (iii) the agreed joint committee appointments be reported to full Council for information (and/or approval if required).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1) Approve the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2023-24 (APPENDIX A) prior to formal publication in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011). 2) Approve the Policy Development and Compliance with the Welsh Language Standards policy (APPENDIX 2).
Cabinet considered the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report for 2023-2024 in preparation for its publication in line with the statutory requirement under the Welsh Language Standards. The report summaries the key achievements including increasing the numbers of staff with Welsh language skills by over 400, 19 sessions are now held every week across the city’s Welsh and English Medium secondary schools and colleges supported by Cardiff Youth Service, Menter Caerdydd and Urdd youth workers, and noted that the Bilingual Cardiff translation team translated over 14 million words last year and brought in over £580,000 of external income to the Council. The annual report demonstrates considerable progress during the reporting year in meeting the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards and implementing the Council’s Bilingual Cardiff Strategy. RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to 1) Approve the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2023-24 (APPENDIX A) prior to formal publication in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011). 2) Approve the Policy Development and Compliance with the Welsh Language Standards policy (APPENDIX 2).
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1) in principle (and subject to the outcome of the consultation exercise set out within this report) the list of sites for protection attached at Appendix A be approved. 2) the commencement of a consultation exercise set out within this report be approved, the outcome of which to be reported back at a future Cabinet meeting.
Cllr Peter Bradbury declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item as he is a Trustee of Ely/Caerau Trust, and resides in an area mentioned within the report. Cllr Bradbury left the meeting and did not take part in decision making Cllr Jen Burke declared a personal interest in this item, as an area within her ward is mentioned within the report. Cabinet considered a report outlining proposals to add a further eleven sites for protection under Fields in Trust. Fields in Trust is a registered charity that protects, supports and champions parks and green spaces. The charity works to protect parks, playing fields and open spaces in perpetuity through legal agreements with landowners, most commonly local authorities. The criteria under which the sites were considered are detailed within the report along with the eleven sites proposed and details of the consultation process. A letter from the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee was circulated, and it was noted that a further report will be brought to Cabinet following the consultation process. RESOLVED: that 1) in principle (and subject to the outcome of the consultation exercise set out within this report) the list of sites for protection attached at Appendix A be approved. 2) the commencement of a consultation exercise set out within this report be approved, the outcome of which to be reported back at a future Cabinet meeting.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that (i) the content of the Annual Report setting out progress and successes over the past 12 months of Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme be noted. (ii) The ‘Education Investment Strategy Caerdydd 2024 – 2033’ be adopted. (iii) the schemes that have been prioritised for investment under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ be approved to allow a programme business case to be formally submitted to Welsh Government for approval by the Minister. (iv) It be noted that individual proposals under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ will be subject to appropriate business cases and are at this stage indicative. (v) It be noted that the Cathays High School project will no longer be delivered through the Mutual Investment Model but will instead form a capital project in the rolling programme. (vi) Responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning for the development and implementation of operational plans to deliver the success measures set out in the strategy.
Cllr Peter Bradbury declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this item, as his child attends a school mentioned within the report. Cllr Bradbury left the meeting and did not take part in decision making. Cllrs Chris Weaver and Norma Mackie declared a personal interest in this item as they are Governors at Cathays High School. Cllr Sarah Merry declared a personal interest in this item as a school in her ward is referenced within the report. Cabinet considered a report outlining the strategy for bringing forward decisions in relation to improvements to the education estate. It was noted that the Council’s ‘Stronger, Fairer, Greener’ policy statement makes clear the administration’s commitment to Cardiff being a great place to grow up, by continuing to improve the city’s educational system central to the delivery to this commitment. It was noted that the Band B investment phase of the programme is ongoing with a range of projects progressing with a total committed spend to date at circa £257m (excluding Net Zero Carbon). This follows on from an investment of £164m in Cardiff’s schools in the Band A phase. The challenges facing education in relation to funding, declining birth rate, increased demand for additional learning needs (ALN) places, and the cost of out of county ALN places were highlighted. Therefore it was stated that whilst mainstream schools should remain inclusive, there is a need to shift the focus of investment to ensuring that appropriate ALN places are available for those children and young people who need them. A supportive letter from the Children and Young People’s Scrutiny Committee was circulated. RESOLVED: that (i) the content of the Annual Report setting out progress and successes over the past 12 months of Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme be noted. (ii) The ‘Education Investment Strategy Caerdydd 2024 – 2033’ be adopted. (iii) the schemes that have been prioritised for investment under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ be approved to allow a programme business case to be formally submitted to Welsh Government for approval by the Minister. (iv) It be noted that individual proposals under ‘Cardiff’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Rolling Programme 2024-2033’ will be subject to appropriate business cases and are at this stage indicative. (v) It be noted that the Cathays High School project will no longer be delivered through the Mutual Investment Model but will instead form a capital project in the rolling programme. (vi) Responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning for the development and implementation of operational plans to deliver the success measures set out in the strategy.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made to address the on-going Housing Emergency in Cardiff be noted 2. the acquisition of the properties and land identified in confidential appendices B & C be approved and authority be delegated to the Corporate Director – People and Communities in consultation with the S151 Officer, Legal services and the Cabinet members for Housing and Communities and Finance, Modernisation and Performance to authorise exchange of contracts and completion of those properties in accordance with the Heads of Terms annexed to this report subject to: · Approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government · Confirmation of a suitable financial viability assessment for each purchase · Confirmation that the decision does not result in commitments outside the budget framework. 3. the extension of the use of specific hotel provision at the Copthorne hotel as family homeless accommodation be approved for a period of approximately 12 months. 4. the Cardiff Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022-2027) be approved.
Appendices B, C, D, E, F G, and H of this report are exempt from publication pursuant to Paragraphs 14, 16, and 21 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. Cabinet considered a report on the progress being made to address the on-going housing emergency. The report also requested approval for the acquisition of property and land which replaces the acquisitions identified in a previous Cabinet report in December 2023, which are no longer available. The report also highlights and seeks approval for the ongoing use of hotel accommodation to address the needs for homeless families. It was highlighted that the end to this practice is a priority for the Council as soon as is practicable. The unprecedented increase in homelessness pressures was highlighted along with preventative action being taken. It was noted that there are some signs of progress, such as a reduction in the number of families waiting temp accommodation. However, there are new pressures since December, such as the early release of prisoners. The appended Cardiff Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022-2027) sets out the five-year level of predicted need across tenures which will inform the replacement LDP. The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee has considered the report and it was noted that Officers are working to de-risk the sequencing of decision making. A confidential and public scrutiny letter was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made to address the on-going Housing Emergency in Cardiff be noted 2. the acquisition of the properties and land identified in confidential appendices B & C be approved and authority be delegated to the Corporate Director – People and Communities in consultation with the S151 Officer, Legal services and the Cabinet members for Housing and Communities and Finance, Modernisation and Performance to authorise exchange of contracts and completion of those properties in accordance with the Heads of Terms annexed to this report subject to: · Approval of appropriate grant funding being secured from Welsh Government · Confirmation of a suitable financial viability assessment for each purchase · Confirmation that the decision does not result in commitments outside the budget framework. 3. the extension of the use of specific hotel provision at the Copthorne hotel as family homeless accommodation be approved for a period of approximately 12 months. 4. the Cardiff Local Housing Needs Assessment (2022-2027) be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1) the funding approach be approved to enable the preparation of RIBA Stage 2 designs required to make an application for grant funding towards the Phase 2 works at City Hall as set out at Confidential Appendix 2. 2) the proposed approach to addressing the maintenance back-log at City Hall as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 3 be noted and the proposed procurement strategy for the Phase 2 works be approved with the appointment of contractors and it be noted that the approval of budgets will be considered at a future Cabinet meeting once a decision is taken on the Full Business Case for the Council’s core office strategy. 3) the final phase of spend to complete the Full Business Case on the core office strategy be approved as set out at Confidential Appendix 6. 4) the procurement of the Phase 2 works as set out at Confidential Appendix 3 be authorized subject to a successful grant application as set out at Confidential Appendix 2 with the appointment of the preferred bidder subject to a further Cabinet report.
Appendices 1-6 of this report are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14, 16 and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. Cabinet received an interim report which provided and update on phase one maintenance works at City Hall and seeks technical approval to progress to Phase 2. It was noted that the full business case for the Council’s core office estate requirements will be brought to a future meeting. It was noted that whilst the Phase 1 works will enable the building to re-open and operate as an event venue, further work is needed before the office accommodation in the building can be re-occupied. It was highlighted that the Council has applied for a grant towards the de-carbonisation of City Hall to assist with the costs of delivering Phase 1 and that there is a future opportunity for a further grant application to assist with Phase 2. Confidential and public scrutiny letters were circulated. RESOLVED: that 1) the funding approach be approved to enable the preparation of RIBA Stage 2 designs required to make an application for grant funding towards the Phase 2 works at City Hall as set out at Confidential Appendix 2. 2) the proposed approach to addressing the maintenance back-log at City Hall as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 3 be noted and the proposed procurement strategy for the Phase 2 works be approved with the appointment of contractors and it be noted that the approval of budgets will be considered at a future Cabinet meeting once a decision is taken on the Full Business Case for the Council’s core office strategy. 3) the final phase of spend to complete the Full Business Case on the core office strategy be approved as set out at Confidential Appendix 6. 4) the procurement of the Phase 2 works as set out at Confidential Appendix 3 be authorized subject to a successful grant application as set out at Confidential Appendix 2 with the appointment of the preferred bidder subject to a further Cabinet report.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: that 1. the Council’s draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28 (attached at Appendix A) be approved for engagement and public consultation. 2. the engagement and public consultation to be carried out in relation to the draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, as set out in the report, be agreed specifically, paragraphs 38 and 39 and Appendix D; and 3. it be agreed that a further report be received to approve the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, having due regard to the outcomes of the engagement and public consultation, in September 2024.
Cabinet considered the Draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy (2024-28). It was noted that The Equality Act 2010 (‘the Act’) brings together and replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies and strengthens equalities legislation to help tackle discrimination and inequalities. Cardiff Council, as a public body in Wales, has a requirement under the Act to meet both general and specific duties. The Council’s ‘Stronger, Fairer, Greener’ policy statement makes clear that creating a Fairer City is at the heart of the Council’s policy agenda. Therefore tackling inequality in all its forms is vital to ensure that the many great opportunities of living in Cardiff can be enjoyed by everyone. The report highlights that a comprehensive Equality Needs Assessment was undertaken to identify the most significant issues faced by people with different protected characteristics. It was also noted that a review of local and national action plans has been undertaken alongside stakeholder engagement. A Scrutiny letter was circulated. RESOLVED: that 1. the Council’s draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28 (attached at Appendix A) be approved for engagement and public consultation. 2. the engagement and public consultation to be carried out in relation to the draft Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, as set out in the report, be agreed specifically, paragraphs 38 and 39 and Appendix D; and 3. it be agreed that a further report be received to approve the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2024-28, having due regard to the outcomes of the engagement and public consultation, in September 2024.
Decision as recorded
AGREED: that the response to the joint Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report on the Replacement Local Development Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.
Cabinet considered the response to the Joint Scrutiny Inquiry Report on the Replacement Local Development Plan. In March 2023 the Chairs of the five Scrutiny Committees agreed that a cross committee joint task and finish group be created under the auspices of Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee (PRAP) to give a single response from Scrutiny on the LDP Preferred Strategy. The report contained 130 key findings and 17 recommendations. The response to each of the recommendations is attached at Appendix 1 to the report. AGREED: that the response to the joint Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report on the Replacement Local Development Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.
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