Wrthi'n llwytho
Cyfarfu Pwyllgor Craffu Economi a Diwylliant ar 18 Tachwedd 2025 ac ystyriodd dair eitem: cyfleusterau pêl-droed, yr ardoll ymwelwyr arfaethedig, a'r Cynllun Datblygu Lleol Newydd (CDLlN), cynllun defnydd tir pennaf y cyngor. Nid yw'r cofnod yn cofnodi unrhyw benderfyniadau heblaw cytuno y dylai'r Cadeirydd ysgrifennu at yr Aelod Cabinet gyda sylwadau ac argymhellion y Pwyllgor ar bob eitem. Gofynnodd aelodau gwestiynau i swyddogion am y galw, cynnal a chadw, incwm a chasglu'r ardoll, a pholisi cynllunio, ond mae'r cofnod yn nodi argymhellion y Pwyllgor mewn termau cyffredinol yn unig.
Apologies had been received from Cllrs Green and Brown-Reckless.
None received.
The minutes of the meeting held on 14 October 2025 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairperson.
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AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Members were advised that this item provided an opportunity to carry out policy review scrutiny of the Council’s strategic framework for Football Facilities. Committee carried out pre-decision scrutiny of this back in July 2024, and this item enables Committee to understand the progress made since then, how implications for the Council have been manged, and whether there are any issues arising. For this item, the Chairperson welcomed Cllr Burke, Cabinet Member, Culture, Sport and Parks and Steve Morris, Operational Manager, Sports Development. The Cabinet Member was invited to make an opening statement after which Members were provided with a presentation from the Officer. The Chairperson invited questions and comments from Members. Members asked questions about capacity to meet increasing demand. Officers confirmed that demand is rising, particularly for minis, juniors, and girls’ and women’s football. Rather than creating more clubs, the strategy is to grow the number of teams within existing clubs, making them fewer but stronger. Capacity is being increased by using flexible layouts with cones and temporary goals instead of formal markings. To support inclusion, Sunday afternoons are being allocated for women’s and girls’ football. There is also recognition of the need to improve hygiene and safety facilities for female players, which is a priority for additional funding. Members raised concerns about the long-term maintenance of 3G pitches, given their 10-year lifespan and the risk of simultaneous replacement needs. Officers confirmed that FAW and Welsh Government require robust monitoring arrangements, which will vary by site but include monthly and quarterly checks. While this addresses short-term maintenance, the issue of simultaneous replacement remains inevitable. Provision for the south of the city was discussed. Existing 3G and grass pitches are available at Leckwith and Canal Park. Engagement work is ongoing to encourage expressions of interest from clubs in the south. If no interest is received, a report will be presented to Cabinet seeking a council decision on future maintenance. The timeline for securing expressions of interest is estimated at around 12 months, unless trust issues arise. Officers offered to share information on expressions of interest and trust arrangements. The central portal referenced in the 2024 pre-decision scrutiny was discussed. Officers acknowledged that this has been challenging to implement and that discussions are ongoing. AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
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AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Members were advised that this item provided an opportunity to undertake pre-decision scrutiny, particularly considering the consultation process, the proposals and how these respond to Committee’s Recommendations following its scrutiny Inquiry earlier this year, as well as testing the risks and implications for the Council and how these are being mitigated. For this item, the Chairperson welcomed Cllr Thomas, Leader; Ruth Cayford, Operational Manager, Creative Industries & Cultural Development and Jon Day, Operational Manager, Tourism & Investment. The Cabinet Member was invited to make an opening statement after which Members were provided with a presentation from Officers. The Chairperson invited questions and comments from Members. Members asked whether there would be a consultation report detailing the responses received and whether they would have sight of this; officers assured that this report would be part of the subsequent report to Cabinet scheduled for March 2026 and that it would be available for the pre-decision scrutiny. Questions were raised about inflation and its impact on the levy’s value. Officers confirmed that legislation allows for the levy to be increased in line with inflation. The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is currently working on this, and Cardiff Council is advocating for local authorities to have control over such decisions rather than Welsh Government. Members asked about having a premium rate for Cardiff. Members were advised that the proposal does not currently include this option. The reason given was that guidance on implementing a premium is still awaited. It has not been ruled out and may be considered in the future. Concerns were raised about income levels if the levy generates less than anticipated. Officers stressed that this is additional income and will not replace existing budgets. The first year will serve as a baseline, and future decisions will be made through the partnership forum. Discussing compliance, it was clarified that the WRA will be responsible for ensuring the levy is paid. Cardiff Council will assist by matching WRA data with its own and supporting enforcement, but ultimate responsibility, including issuing fines, lies with the WRA. A registration scheme is currently being developed by Welsh Government. Members asked about the administrative burden for businesses and were advised that this has not been formally modelled for Cardiff, but discussions have taken place with the hospitality sector. The WRA is engaging with the sector, and the Council aims to minimise the burden, working closely with UK Hospitality. This aligns with consultation questions on the topic. Members concerns about resources were addressed. Officers confirmed that implementing the levy will be a team effort involving multiple council teams, Cardiff Research Centre, external facilitators and consultants, the WRA, and UK Hospitality. Members thanked the Leader for commenting that their Task & Finish Group Inquiry had been helpful and for ensuring the report to Cabinet sets out how proposals address the Committee’s recommendations. The Leader assured Members that there would be a formal Cabinet Response to the recommendations, in the usual manner, which should be available shortly, and would set out whether recommendations have been partially or fully accepted. AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
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AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
Members were advised that this item enabled Committee to carry out monitoring scrutiny, seeking assurance that recommendations from previous scrutinies that relate to the content of the RLDP have been appropriately incorporated and reflected in the proposed RLDP Deposit Plan. The Chairperson explained that the tables in Appendix B set out these recommendations, with those greyed out not relevant to the scrutiny at the meeting. The Chairperson added that given the RLDP goes across the work of all Council services and that there have previously been joint scrutinies for the RLDP, he had invited representatives from all scrutiny committees to participate in the scrutiny. Cllr Ash-Edwards, Cllr Gibson and Cllr Lloyd Jones were in attendance. For this item, the Chairperson welcomed Andrew Gregory, Director of Planning, Transport & Environment and Stuart Williams, Group Leader, Planning Policy. Members asked whether agreed recommendations are appropriately referenced within the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP). At a high level, this relates to whether the necessary policy hooks are present in the RLDP to allow Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) to build upon them. Officers confirmed that these hooks are in place and emphasised their importance, as SPGs cannot amend policy but can only expand on what is already set out. They provided assurance that lessons had been learned from the existing LDP, where some policies lacked sufficient detail for SPGs to add value. Officers further explained that once the RLDP is adopted (post-2027), work will begin on developing SPGs. These SPGs will be available for scrutiny, although it will be for individual scrutiny committees to decide whether to prioritise them in their work programmes. Members were reminded that the previous SPG inquiry recommended the creation of a checklist to assist future scrutiny of SPGs. This checklist has now been prepared and will help committees verify whether SPGs comply with previous recommendations. For example, the recommendation on Section 106 transparency could be checked against relevant SPGs by the appropriate committee. This process also addresses concerns raised about losing sight of scrutiny recommendations over the longer term. Discussing cycle storage policy, Members noted that Scrutiny had recommended including the term “usability” in the RLDP policy; however, officers confirmed that this term was not included. Instead, the policy uses phrases such as “adequate” and “confident.” Officers expressed confidence that these provide a strong enough hook for SPGs to build upon, with further detail to be included in the SPGs. It was noted that monitoring the effectiveness of changes from the existing LDP to the RLDP will be undertaken through the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR), which may include performance indicators such as the number of appeals lost. This will help identify where policies need review. Questions were also asked about the achievability of RLDP policies, particularly regarding sustainable transport and modal shift. Officers highlighted that while the RLDP supports sustainable transport, achieving significant change will require additional strategies, such as the 10-year transport plan, and crucially, investment. It was noted that current policy specifies minimum cycle parking standards for new builds, and these standards are detailed in SPGs. However, implementation and adherence to these standards remain a challenge due to planning balance considerations. Affordable housing targets were discussed, with officers explaining that viability studies informed the proposed percentages. These studies considered land values and other Section 106 obligations. The planning inspector will test these figures during the RLDP examination. Officers believed the targets are achievable, based on existing land bank sites, contributions from the Cardiff Housing Partnership, and regeneration projects. It was noted that purpose-built student accommodation is excluded from affordable housing Section 106 contributions, following Welsh Government advice. Members queried whether other s106 contributions could be sought from this type of accommodation, noting that Swansea includes such contributions in its LDP, and requested clarification. Further assurance was sought regarding local and district centres, following previous task and finish work. Officers confirmed that RLDP policies aim to protect and enhance these centres, including expanding their role. The forthcoming regeneration strategy, scheduled for December’s committee, will include place making plans for these areas. The differences between English and Welsh planning systems were noted, with officers confirming that Welsh Government guidance supports SPGs being treated as material considerations, provided they undergo proper consultation. AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
None received.
Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 4.30pm
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