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RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 5th March 2026 [1:15pm] be signed as a correct record
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on the 5th March 2026 [1:20pm] be signed as a correct record
Penderfyniad: Mae'r cofnod yn nodi y dylid cofnodi penderfyniadau fel y dangosir ar Amserlen Ceisiadau Cynllunio yn Atodiad A. Mae hefyd yn awdurdodi'r Rheolwr Cynllunio a Datblygu i ddrafftio unrhyw newidiadau i'r penderfyniadau, neu amodau ychwanegol ar eu cyfer. Nid oedd amserlen Ebrill ymhlith y dogfennau a ddarparwyd, felly ni ellir rhestru'r penderfyniadau unigol yma.
Penderfyniad: Cais 1: atalwyd trwydded y gyrrwr am 28 diwrnod. Cais 3: atalwyd trwydded y gyrrwr am 14 diwrnod. Cais 5: dirymwyd trwydded y gyrrwr. Cais 7: gwrthodwyd y cais am drwydded newydd. Cais 8: gwrthodwyd y cais am drwydded newydd. Cais 9: gwrthodwyd y cais am drwydded newydd. Cais 10: cymeradwywyd y cais am drwydded newydd. Gohiriwyd ceisiadau 2, 4 a 6 tan y cyfarfod nesaf.
Penderfyniad: Cymeradwywyd y cais, yn amodol ar gytundeb Adran 106. Cyn y bleidlais, diwygiwyd yr adroddiad i newid geiriad nifer o amodau cynllunio, yn bennaf i gywiro rhifau cynlluniau ac i newid pryd mae'n rhaid cyflwyno gwybodaeth neu ddechrau gwaith.
Penderfyniad: Rhoddwyd caniatâd i addasu'r cytundeb Adran 106 dyddiedig 10 Awst 2015 (caniatâd cynllunio 2014/0969). Caiff y 21 o dai fforddiadwy yn awr eu rheoli gan landlord cymdeithasol cofrestredig, sef cymdeithas tai, a'u darparu fel tai rhent cymdeithasol.
Penderfyniad: Rhoddwyd caniatâd i addasu'r rhwymedigaeth gynllunio Adran 106 dyddiedig 7 Tachwedd 2017 (caniatâd cynllunio 2014/0977). Caiff y 15 o dai fforddiadwy yn awr eu rheoli gan landlord cymdeithasol cofrestredig fel daliadaeth gymysg.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting held on 3rd February 2026 as an accurate record.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the update.
RESOLVED: 1. To note the content of the national report published by Audit Wales and seek clarity and further information, as required, from Audit Wales on the content of the report; 2. To note the Council’s response to the recommendation reported by Audit Wales that relates to Councils across Wales, and seek clarity and further information, as required, from the Council; 3. To consider whether there are any matters of a governance, internal control or risk management nature that require further action or attention by the Governance and Audit Committee; and 4. To consider whether there are any matters of a performance nature that require referral to the Council’s Scrutiny Committees.
RESOLVED: 1. To review the draft report and consider what comments and / or recommendations, if any, they wish to make; and 2. To endorse the Head of Internal Audit’s Annual Report 2025/26.
RESOLVED: 1. To consider and approve the Internal Audit Charter 2026/27 as attached as Appendix A to the report, in accordance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference and the ‘Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector’.
RESOLVED: 1. To review and approve the draft risk based Internal Audit Plan for 2026/27.
Resolved: That pursuant to Section 100BA (2) and (7) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following item of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 12 of part 4 of schedule 12A of the above Act.
Penderfyniad: Cadarnhaodd y Cadeirydd fod yr adroddiad blynyddol wedi'i gwblhau y byddai'n cael ei gyflwyno i'r Cyngor.
Penderfyniad: Cynghorodd y Cadeirydd y dylid rhoi'r mater ar gynllun gwaith y flwyddyn ddinesig nesaf i'w drafod ymhellach.
RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 16th March 2026 be signed as a correct record.
Penderfyniad: Cymeradwyodd yr Aelod Cabinet: rhoi'r Gronfa Twf Lleol ar waith gyda Chyngor Abertawe yn Awdurdod Arweiniol ar gyfer De-orllewin Cymru; cyflawni'r rhaglen drwy 'brosiectau angori' rhanbarthol (grwpiau o brosiectau a redir drwy dimau'r cyngor); y cyllidebau gweithio rhanbarthol arfaethedig; y trefniadau dirprwyo lleol presennol ar gyfer cymeradwyo grantiau; hyblygrwydd i symud cyllid rhwng themâu, a benderfynir gan y Cyfarwyddwr Cyllid ar ôl ymgynghori â'r Aelod Cabinet, a Phartneriaeth Adfywio'n cael gwybod; agor galwadau am bob cais cyn llofnodi cytundeb lefel gwasanaeth ffurfiol gyda Chyngor Abertawe, ar risg y cyngor ei hun; a chadw staff ar gyfer y timau angori mewnol a'r tîm rheoli rhaglen cyn llofnodi'r cytundeb hwnnw, hefyd ar risg y cyngor ei hun.
RESOLVED To note and accept the report.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the changes proposed by the Standards Committee Procedures Working Group, as set out in Appendices 2 – 4 of the report be noted subject to the following additional point being added to Appendix 3(a), paragraph 30: - “If either party decides to have legal representation at the Hearing, the Monitoring 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR) Officer is to be notified not less than five clear working days in advance of the Hearing in order to inform the other party to ensure that the opportunity is available to seek legal representation.” (2) T H A T the point raised by Working Group Members (Appendix 2 – Agenda Item 5b – Row 9), in relation to the suggestion that a trained mediator be instructed to conduct the Stage 2 – Mediation part of the procedure, who is independent of the Vale of Glamorgan Council and whether a service level agreement could be established with other neighbouring Local Authorities, be taken forward for consultation with Political Group Leaders. (3) T H A T all proposed changes and recommendations of the Standards Committee be shared with Political Group Leaders for comment, with any feedback to be reported back to the Monitoring Officer as appropriate. (4) T H A T, subject to the outcome of Resolution (3) above, the Monitoring Officer be authorised to present the report and proposed amendments to the Constitution to Full Council for approval. Reasons for decisions (1) To ensure that the Standards Committee was fully informed of the work undertaken by the Procedures Working Group, and the rationale for the proposed amendments arising from its review, including the addition to Appendix 3(a), paragraph 30, to provide clarity to all parties and avoid any unnecessary delays to hearings being arranged. (2) To further explore the requirements set out in paragraph 19 of Appendix 3(a) that currently stated that mediation meetings would be chaired by the Vale of Glamorgan Chief Executive, or a nominated Director as determined by the Chief Executive, however the Working Group were concerned that the mediation stage put the Monitoring Officer and/or any other Vale of Glamorgan Officer involved in a difficult position, as they were required to collaborate with the Elected Members involved once the matter had concluded. (3) To enable Group Leaders to provide comments on the proposed changes ahead of formal consideration by Full Council, ensuring transparency and cross-party engagement in the review process. (4) To allow the Monitoring Officer to take forward the necessary constitutional amendments for approval by Full Council, subject to feedback received, in accordance with the statutory requirements for updating the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – T H A T the confidential update on correspondence with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales ('the Ombudsman'), as provided verbally by the Monitoring Officer, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the Part II report and discussion held at the meeting. 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the reports and the feedback received in respect of observation visits undertaken by Independent Members of the Standards Committee be noted. (2) T H A T where matters following observation visits are highlighted by Independent Members, as issues requiring further attention or further visits and / or requests are made by the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services for visits to be undertaken, these be arranged as and when required. (3) T H A T the proposal for observations to be held within the 2026 – 27 Municipal Year, as presented within Appendix 1 of the report, be agreed. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the observations undertaken and the role of the Standards Committee. (2) To maintain a watching brief having regard to the role of the Standards Committee and the Monitoring Officer. (3) To complete the two-year observation cycle, as previously agreed by the Committee, having regard to the outcomes of the 2025 Boundary Commission for Wales Community Review. 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – T H A T under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Act, the relevant paragraphs of the Schedule being referred to in brackets after the minute heading.
RESOLVED – T H A T the content of the report be noted, with an update on the correspondence with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales ('the Ombudsman') and matters arising under the Part II report on the agenda be considered. Reason for decision To apprise Members of the Committee. 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the applications for dispensation submitted by Community Councillors, as listed in Appendix 1 to the report, be noted. (2) T H A T the Standards Committee agrees that when applications for dispensation are required to be considered as a matter of urgency, the Monitoring Officer in consultation with the Chair of the Standards Committee be provided with the authority to consider and grant interim approval of such applications until the next scheduled meeting of the Standards Committee, whereby the applications will be presented to the entire Standards Committee for final ratification. Reasons for decisions (1) To comply with the regulations and obligations for the grant of dispensations to speak and vote at meetings. (2) To process applications received under this delegated authority in a timely manner, to the benefit of the applicant, and to meet the Standards Committee’s role of granting dispensations to Councillors, Co-Opted Members and Church and Parent Governor representatives from requirements relating to interests set out in the Members' Code of Conduct. 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – T H A T the Forward Work Programme, as attached at Appendix 1 to the report, be agreed. Reason for decision To discuss and agree a Forward Work Programme for the Municipal year ahead that would thereon be managed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the Council’s Monitoring Officer.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted. (2) T H A T the verbal update provided by the Monitoring Officer at the meeting be noted. Reasons for decisions (1) To apprise Committee. 26-03-26 Minutes and DN (AR) (2) Having regard to the information provided.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 29th January, 2026 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED that in accordance with Section 100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting because of the likely disclosure to them of exempt information as identified in paragraphs 12 and 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
RESOLVED – (i) That the report be noted and the suggested recruitment process endorsed. (ii) That the specific membership of the Selection Panel for this recruitment process be as follows: Councillor Bryan Apsley Sonia Benbow-Jones Kerry Mackay Stephen Tilston James Millard (iii) That the vacancy be advertised on the Council’s website, LinkedIn and any other social media channels to ensure it is promoted as widely as possible. Reasons for decisions To ensure the Standards Committee is constituted in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.