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RESOLVED: that the Charter at Appendix A – ‘Working Together to Protect Migrant Care Workers in the Adult Social Care Sector – A Charter for Local Care Commissioners’ be agreed, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding vulnerable migrant workers and to ethical care commissioning.
RESOLVED: that the matters outlined in this report, and considerations for the next 12 months for the School Organisation Programme be noted.
RESOLVED: that,following consideration of the "Annual Report on Investment in the Education Estate", the Education Annual Performance report for 2024/25 be noted.
RESOLVED: that 1. the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Education, be authorised to undertake an engagement exercise, to: i. Inform the planning of temporary measures to accommodate all learners who wish to enter Welsh-medium secondary education in 2027/28. ii. Inform the review of Welsh-medium primary and secondary school catchment areas. iii. Inform the planning of long-term strategic changes to Welsh-medium secondary school provision. iv. Inform future priorities in Cardiff’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan. 2. It be noted that financial resources would need to be identified ahead of any later decisions to implement organisational or infrastructure changes. 3. It be noted that officers will bring a report on the outcome of the engagement with stakeholders to a future meeting to inform planning and investment priorities.
RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made in delivering new affordable homes across the city, both within the Council’s own development programme and more widely with Partners, be noted. 2. the acquisition of building plots within Central Quay identified within this report, at the value identified in the Confidential Appendix A and in line with the Heads of terms detailed in Appendix B, be approved.
RESOLVED: that 1. the content of the report be noted. 2. the procurement proposals as detailed in this report for the New Collaborative General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework as set out in the report be approved. 3. authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and Director of Governance and Legal Services, to deal with all aspects of the procurement of the proposed framework (including finalising the lotting structure, setting the evaluation methodology, commencing procurement and award of successful contracts to the framework) and thereafter to deal with any ancillary agreements and ancillary matters.
RESOLVED: that the Shared Regulatory Services Annual Report for 2024-25 be noted.
No apologies were received.
Councillor Peter Littlechild declared a personal interest in item 6 (Migrant Care Workers Charter) as he supports migrant workers and their families as a community outreach worker. Councillor John Lancaster declared a personal interest in item 7 (Annual Report on Investment in the Education Estate) as he is a governor of Llanishen High School. Councillors Huw Thomas, Peter Bradbury, Lee Bridgeman and Dan De’Ath declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in item 9 (Engagement on Potential Sustainable Growth of Welsh Medium Secondary Provision) as they have family members attending Welsh Medium Education. Councillor Jen Burke declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in item 9 (Engagement on Potential Sustainable Growth of Welsh Medium Secondary Provision) as she has family members attending Welsh Medium Education and she is a governor of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf.
The minutes of 18 December 2025 were approved.
Cabinet agreed to receive the report and provide a response in the usual timescales.
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Cabinet considered a report detailing proposed amendments to the quorum requirements of the National Joint Committee for the National Adoption Service for Wales and Foster Wales. Existing governance arrangements were noted alongside the challenges encountered in achieving a quorate meeting under the current 60% threshold, despite extensive efforts to accommodate members’ availability through surveys, substitute arrangements and targeted engagement. The report details the implications of continuing with the existing quoracy requirement, recognising that repeated inquorate meetings hinder the effective oversight and delivery of national adoption and fostering functions. The outcome of the recent consultation was noted, which demonstrated broad support from Joint Committee members, the Association of Directors of Social Services Cymru, and the WLGA Spokespeople for a reduction in the quorum to 40%, with representation from at least three regional areas. RESOVLED: that 1. It be agreed to reduce the quorum of the Joint Committee to 40%, with at least 3 regional areas represented. 2. the Director of Governance and Legal Services be authorised to sign the Deed of Variation on behalf of Cardiff Council to give effect to Recommendation 1 above.
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RESOLVED: that the Charter at Appendix A – ‘Working Together to Protect Migrant Care Workers in the Adult Social Care Sector – A Charter for Local Care Commissioners’ be agreed, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding vulnerable migrant workers and to ethical care commissioning.
Councillor Peter Littlechild declared a personal interest in this item as he supports migrant workers and their families as a community outreach worker. Cabinet received a report regarding Migrant Care Workers in Cardiff. The report highlights that Cardiff’s social care sector has become heavily reliant on migrant workers, particularly through the Home Office Sponsorship Scheme. Recent reforms to UK immigration rules—restricting new international recruitment from July 2025 and ending sponsorship for care workers by 2028—pose significant risks to workforce stability. It was highlighted that migrant workers are essential to delivering care in the city, and evidence has emerged that some face exploitation, long hours, unfair deductions, and fear of speaking out. The report notes that Cardiff Council has worked with Unison and migrant care workers to develop the Migrant Care Workers Charter, aimed at preventing exploitation and embedding fair, ethical employment practices across commissioned adult social care services. The Charter sets out 11 commitments, including ethical recruitment, protection against sponsorship misuse, fair and transparent pay, bans on illegal fees, secure working hours, accurate right-to-work checks, fair housing arrangements, maternity protections, inclusive workplaces, and strict regulatory compliance. An accompanying Operational Tool translates these commitments into practical requirements for providers and will be finalised through further consultation. Monitoring and enforcement will be strengthened through enhanced contract oversight, spot checks, and clear escalation routes for non-compliance, with annual reporting to ensure accountability. Members were pleased to note that signing the Charter will make Cardiff the first local authority in Wales to do so, demonstrating Cardiff’s strong leadership in ethical commissioning. RESOLVED: that the Charter at Appendix A – ‘Working Together to Protect Migrant Care Workers in the Adult Social Care Sector – A Charter for Local Care Commissioners’ be agreed, demonstrating commitment to safeguarding vulnerable migrant workers and to ethical care commissioning.
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RESOLVED: that the matters outlined in this report, and considerations for the next 12 months for the School Organisation Programme be noted.
Councillor John Lancaster declared a personal interest in this item as he is a governor of Llanishen High School. Cabinet considered the annual report detailing progress of the School Investment Programme which aims to modernise school buildings and improve learning environments. It was noted that major capital work is well underway, with the Council completing or progressing numerous new-build and refurbishment projects, including Net Zero Carbon schools at Fairwater Campus, new facilities at Cantonian High, Moorland, Pentyrch, and Lansdowne Primary Schools, and nearing completion on major schemes such as Ysgol Cynefin, Riverbank School, Woodlands High School, and Willows High. It was highlighted that despite strong delivery, there are ongoing challenges. Cardiff faces declining birth rates, rising surplus places in primary schools, and growing demand for specialist ALN provision. The Council is responding through school reorganisation—such as the consolidation of schools in Cathays—and through a multi?phase expansion of specialist provision, expected to create at least 462 new ALN places from 2026/27. Surplus spaces in mainstream schools are also being repurposed to support ALN expansion where appropriate. In regard to the condition of the school estate, it was noted that the Council continues to prioritise estate condition and safety. While the number of schools in the poorest “Condition D” category has been reduced to one, ageing Victorian and mid?20th?century buildings still require significant renewal. Cardiff delivered 385 asset?renewal schemes in 2024/25 and plans £20m of work in 2025/26, with critical structural and safety projects prioritised. A major £18m business case has also been submitted to restore seven historic primary schools under the “Cardiff’s Heritage” programme. Looking ahead to 2026–27, key milestones include completing Band B projects, advancing ALN expansion phases, improving school condition ratings, and ensuring long?term sustainability of the education estate. The report notes that continued investment and careful prioritisation are essential to delivering high?quality learning environments, responding to demographic shifts, and supporting statutory duties on equality, Welsh-medium education, and inclusive provision. RESOLVED: that the matters outlined in this report, and considerations for the next 12 months for the School Organisation Programme be noted.
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RESOLVED: that,following consideration of the "Annual Report on Investment in the Education Estate", the Education Annual Performance report for 2024/25 be noted.
Cabinet received a report providing an update on high level educational outcomes for learners in Cardiff during the academic year 2024/25. It was noted that Cardiff’s 2024/25 education performance shows a broadly strong and improving picture, with most outcome measures exceeding Welsh averages and Estyn inspections confirming high-quality provision across the majority of schools. Attainment at Key Stage 4 remains particularly positive—Cardiff outperforms Wales in literacy, numeracy, science and the overall Capped 9 score—with continued strengths at Key Stage 5 where A?level value-added performance sits securely in the upper quartiles nationally. It was noted that while performance dipped during the pandemic years, results have now stabilised or improved. The report highlights the ongoing need to close attainment gaps, especially for learners eligible for free school meals, children looked after (CLA), and pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS). Overall, 96.7% of Year 11 leavers progressed into education, employment or training, although Cardiff’s NEET percentage remains slightly above the Welsh average, warranting continued focus. It was noted that attendance has improved in both primary and secondary phases, returning closer to pre-pandemic levels, but concern remains over declining attendance among girls at Key Stage 4 and lower attendance among CLA learners. Alongside learner outcomes, the report sets out the new Dysgu Caerdydd school improvement model launched in September 2025. This marks a shift away from a consortium-led system to a locally led, collaborative model rooted in peer learning and shared accountability. The reports states that looking ahead, the Council’s priorities focus on further improving attendance, closing attainment gaps, strengthening support for CLA learners, and embedding the new improvement model. Continued investment in ALN provision, curriculum support and professional learning will be critical, alongside deeper collaboration with schools, families, youth services and employers. RESOLVED: that,following consideration of the "Annual Report on Investment in the Education Estate", the Education Annual Performance report for 2024/25 be noted.
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RESOLVED: that 1. the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Education, be authorised to undertake an engagement exercise, to: i. Inform the planning of temporary measures to accommodate all learners who wish to enter Welsh-medium secondary education in 2027/28. ii. Inform the review of Welsh-medium primary and secondary school catchment areas. iii. Inform the planning of long-term strategic changes to Welsh-medium secondary school provision. iv. Inform future priorities in Cardiff’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan. 2. It be noted that financial resources would need to be identified ahead of any later decisions to implement organisational or infrastructure changes. 3. It be noted that officers will bring a report on the outcome of the engagement with stakeholders to a future meeting to inform planning and investment priorities.
Councillors Huw Thomas, Peter Bradbury, Lee Bridgeman and Dan De’Ath declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in this item as they have family members attending Welsh Medium Education. Councillor Jen Burke declared a personal non-prejudicial interest in this item as she has family members attending Welsh Medium Education and she is a governor of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. Cabinet considered a report proposing to undertake a wide-ranging engagement exercise to address short?, medium? and long?term pressures on Welsh?medium secondary school places. It was noted that in the short-term action is required for the 2027/28 intake, where projected demand (approx. 637 learners) will exceed the current capacity of 630 places. The report details several temporary expansion options, mainly involving increasing intakes at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern, and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr in various combinations. Engagement will help determine the most appropriate temporary solution that aligns with parental preferences, catchment pressures, and transport considerations. The report also sets out the strategic context that underpins future Welsh?medium expansion. Cardiff’s Education Investment Strategy (2024–2033) and Welsh Government’s Cymraeg 2050 goals expect significant long-term growth in Welsh?medium education. However, demographic trends—including falling birth rates and declining secondary intakes from 2028 onward—create complexity in planning new provision. While there is community interest in bringing forward a fourth Welsh?medium secondary school, the current data shows insufficient numbers to sustain four viable schools without risking financial or educational instability. The report also highlights the need to review Welsh?medium secondary catchment areas, with Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf’s area showing forecast oversubscription in coming years. To plan for long?term sustainable growth, stakeholders will be consulted on six strategic options, ranging from expansion on existing school sites to relocating Ysgol Bro Edern, creating a centralised Post?16 Welsh?medium campus, establishing a fourth standalone school, creating a 3–16/19 all?through Welsh?medium school in South Cardiff, or introducing Welsh?medium provision within an English?medium high school. All options carry differing benefits and risks relating to cost, site availability, viability, curriculum breadth, and transport. RESOLVED: that 1. the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Education, be authorised to undertake an engagement exercise, to: i. Inform the planning of temporary measures to accommodate all learners who wish to enter Welsh-medium secondary education in 2027/28. ii. Inform the review of Welsh-medium primary and secondary school catchment areas. iii. Inform the planning of long-term strategic changes to Welsh-medium secondary school provision. iv. Inform future priorities in Cardiff’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan. 2. It be noted that financial resources would need to be identified ahead of any later decisions to implement organisational or infrastructure changes. 3. It be noted that officers will bring a report on the outcome of the engagement with stakeholders to a future meeting to inform planning and investment priorities.
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RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made in delivering new affordable homes across the city, both within the Council’s own development programme and more widely with Partners, be noted. 2. the acquisition of building plots within Central Quay identified within this report, at the value identified in the Confidential Appendix A and in line with the Heads of terms detailed in Appendix B, be approved.
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, & F 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 received a report providing an update on progress within Cardiff’s Council house building programme and seeks approval to purchase additional land at Central Quay to maintain the pace of affordable housing delivery during a period of sustained housing pressure. The report notes that following the declaration of a Housing Emergency in December 2023, the Council and its Housing Association partners have significantly increased delivery, with over 1,700 new council homes already completed and more than 3,300 affordable homes projected across all partners over the next five years. Despite this progress, demand for permanent and temporary accommodation continues to outpace supply, and securing a long-term development pipeline is essential to avoid a slowdown in delivery. It was noted that a major land acquisition opportunity has arisen at Central Quay, the plots sit within the wider Central Quay masterplan and benefit from strategic policy support for mixed?use and residential development. Feasibility work indicates that the site could accommodate between 460 and 730 new homes depending on building height and mix, all compliant with Welsh Government housing standards. The report highlights that the acquisition has an approved capital allocation within the 2025/26 Housing Revenue Account, but overall affordability will need to be confirmed in the updated Housing Business Plan, including assumptions on Welsh Government grant subsidy. RESOLVED: that 1. the progress being made in delivering new affordable homes across the city, both within the Council’s own development programme and more widely with Partners, be noted. 2. the acquisition of building plots within Central Quay identified within this report, at the value identified in the Confidential Appendix A and in line with the Heads of terms detailed in Appendix B, be approved.
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RESOLVED: that 1. the content of the report be noted. 2. the procurement proposals as detailed in this report for the New Collaborative General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework as set out in the report be approved. 3. authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and Director of Governance and Legal Services, to deal with all aspects of the procurement of the proposed framework (including finalising the lotting structure, setting the evaluation methodology, commencing procurement and award of successful contracts to the framework) and thereafter to deal with any ancillary agreements and ancillary matters.
Cabinet considered a report seeking approval for Cardiff Council to lead the procurement of a new collaborative framework for construction and maintenance of non?domestic buildings across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The current framework expires on 31 March 2026, and although it has delivered improvements its financial thresholds and structure are no longer fit for purpose. Rising project values, ageing assets, and the need to avoid school or service closures mean that a larger, more flexible framework arrangement is required. It was highlighted that a comprehensive review of spend patterns, contractor performance, customer feedback, and audit findings has informed the design of the proposed framework. Key changes include a new emergency call?out lot, restructuring statutory compliance into multiple specialist lots (moving away from the single?contractor subcontracting model), bringing all gas?related work in?house, and separating out electrical, mechanical, fire, security and external works to improve value for money and widen participation from SMEs. It was noted that the new framework will comprise eight lots, covering statutory obligations, electrical and mechanical services, general building works (low and high value), external works, fire and security, roofing, and emergency call?outs. These structural changes aim to reduce reliance on sub?contracting, improve quality and compliance, streamline delivery of time?critical work, and support market competitiveness. RESOLVED: that 1. the content of the report be noted. 2. the procurement proposals as detailed in this report for the New Collaborative General Building Construction & Maintenance Framework as set out in the report be approved. 3. authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and Director of Governance and Legal Services, to deal with all aspects of the procurement of the proposed framework (including finalising the lotting structure, setting the evaluation methodology, commencing procurement and award of successful contracts to the framework) and thereafter to deal with any ancillary agreements and ancillary matters.
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RESOLVED: that the Shared Regulatory Services Annual Report for 2024-25 be noted.
Cabinet considered the Shared Regulatory Services (SRS) Annual Report for 2024–25, as required under the Joint Working Agreement between Cardiff, Bridgend, and the Vale of Glamorgan councils. The Service continues to operate regionally across environmental health, trading standards, and licensing. The Annual Report outlines performance against the SRS Business Plan, key operational achievements, and the draft financial outturn for the year. Oversight of SRS in Cardiff sits with the Assistant Director – Street Scene, working closely with finance, legal and partner services to ensure effective delivery. The report highlighted that a major milestone was achieved through the creation of Wales’s first Regulatory Compliance Apprenticeship—following five years of SRS-led development—enabling new career pathways and supporting future recruitment at a time when the sector faces national shortages. It was noted that performance indicators show strong outcomes: 100% completion of high?risk food hygiene inspections; high levels of “broad compliance” in Cardiff food businesses (95.8%); and exceptional progress on empty homes with 162 properties brought back into use—a 43% increase. It was further noted that regulatory activity remained intensive. The Service concluded 27 prosecution cases in Cardiff alone, covering serious food hygiene breaches, unsafe housing conditions, rogue trading (including a five?year custodial sentence and a 10?year Criminal Behaviour Order), and large?scale illegal tobacco supply chains. Recognition from the RSPCA’s PawPrints Awards—Platinum in stray dog provision and Gold in kennelling and licensing—highlighted SRS’s strong performance in animal welfare. RESOLVED: that the Shared Regulatory Services Annual Report for 2024-25 be noted.
There were no urgent items considered.
There were no items exempt from publication.
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