Beth mae cynghorau ledled Cymru wedi delio ag ef yn fwyaf diweddar, y newyddaf yn gyntaf, a'r cyfarfodydd sydd i ddod. Dewiswch gyngor neu bwnc i gyfyngu'r rhestr.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the final Housing Revenue Account budget proposals for 2026/27 set
out below be approved:
2026/27
Original Change Final
2025/26 Proposed
Budget
£000
Expenditure
Supervision & Management – General 4,909 (90) 4,819
Supervision & Management – Special 1,962 (87) 1,875
Repairs & Maintenance 5,920 805 6,725
Capital Financing Costs 6,889 737 7,626
Rent, Rates, Taxes & Other Charges 298 (29) 269
Increase in Provision for Bad Debts 691 29 720
Capital Expenditure from Revenue Account 6,979 (322)
6,657
(CERA)
27,648 1,043 28,691
Income
Dwelling Rents (26,158) (1192) (27,350)
Non Dwelling Rents (199) (6) (205)
Interest (215) (7) (222)
Charges For Services and Facilities (817) 54 (763)
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Contribution towards expenditure (95) 0 (95)
Grant Income (205) 0 (205)
(27,689) (1,151) (28,840)
(Surplus)/ deficit for the year (41) 108 (149)
Working Balance Brought Forward as at (3,885) (440)
(4,325)
1st April 2026
Working Balance Carried Forward as at (3,926) (548)
(4,474)
31st March 2027
(2) T H A T an average rent increase of 4.3%, as set out in paragraph 2.24 of the
report be approved.
(3) T H A T the increase suggested for other services as set out in the table
below and in paragraphs 2.26 to 2.34 of the report be approved.
2025/26 2026/27
Actual Proposed
50 Week Basis Charges Charges
£ £
Grounds Maintenance 1.51 1.48 per week
Cleaning of communal areas 3.00 3.19 per week
Lighting of communal areas 3.60 2.52 per week
Laundry Facilities 0.41 0.40 per week
Window Cleaning 0.18 0.16 per week
Lift Maintenance 1.25 1.82 per week
Door Entry 0.80 1.05 per week
Intercom 1.29 1.86 per week
CCTV 1.43 1.78 per week
Sewerage Treatment Plants 467.54 485.00 per annum
Cesspools 451.00 468.14 per annum
(4) T H A T all changes to rents and service charges be approved and
implemented from 1st April, 2026, with the first week of April being a non-chargeable
rent week and that increase notices be sent to tenants two months in advance of the
new charges coming into effect as required by the Rented Homes Wales Act.
(5) T H A T the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan 2026/56 be approved.
(6) T H A T the information provided to Members from Place Scrutiny Committee
on 6th January, 2026 be noted.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To facilitate budget monitoring and to demonstrate a balanced budget with a
drawdown from HRA reserves to bring the reserve back into balance with the
Housing Business Plan 2026/27.
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(2) In order that new rent levels were set within the specified Welsh Government
guidelines and to meet the tenant notification deadline as required by statute.
(3) That charges were approved and to meet the tenant notification deadline as
required by statute.
(4) In order that charges were approved, new rent levels were set within the
specified Welsh Government guidelines and to meet the tenant notification deadline
as required by statute.
(5) Having obtained Cabinet approval for the Housing Revenue Account
Business Plan 2026/56 (draft) prior to referral to Full Council.
(6) Having regard to the discussion at the Scrutiny Committee meeting.
January 12 Special 6.30pm (JLT)
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the policy to not grant any level of discount for unoccupied dwellings
that have remained so for 6 months which was agreed for 2025/26, be agreed for
2026/27.
(2) T H A T the long-term empty property premium of 100% agreed by Full
Council on 10th March, 2025 for the 2025/26 financial year continue for such
properties from 2026/27 that remain so for the period up to (but not including) 24
months.
(3) T H A T the long-term empty property premium of 150% agreed by Full
Council on 10th March, 2025 for the 2025/26 financial year continue for such
properties from 2026/27 that remain so for a continuous period of 24 months up to
(but not including) 36 months.
(4) T H A T the long-term empty property premium of 200% agreed by Full
Council on 10th March, 2025 for the 2025/26 financial year continue for such
properties from 2026/27 that remain so for a continuous period of 36 months or
more.
(5) T H A T the premium of 100% for periodically occupied properties for the
2025/26 financial year agreed on 10th March, 2025 be reaffirmed and continue for
2026/27.
Reason for decisions
(1-5) The Council was required to determine its policy on discounts in relation to
unoccupied dwellings as defined in classes A, B and C to the Council Tax
(Prescribed Class of Dwellings) (Wales) Regulations 1998 each year. The Council
was required to determine its policy regarding premiums in respect of long-term
empty properties and periodically occupied properties as defined in Sections 12A
and 12B of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as inserted by the Housing
(Wales) Act 2014.
RESOLVED: The Committee AGREED to:
• Agree the content of the Draft Democratic Services Committee Annual Report 2025 shown at Appendix A, subject to formatting amendments mentioned.
• Delegate to the Head of Democratic Services in consultation with the Chair to the finalise report prior to its submission to Council.
• Submit the finalised report to Council for consideration at the earliest opportunity.
Receive a publicly accessible concise version of the Democratic Services Committee Annual Report at the next meeting of the Committee.
RESOLVED: The Committee AGREED to:
• Defer this matter until the meeting on 27th April 2026 whilst further details of the event can be clarified by the Head of Democratic Services.
RESOLVED: The Committee AGREED:
• That the proposal from CfGS would be shared with Committee Members for consultation and feedback.
• Delegate to the Head of Democratic Services in consultation with the Chair to the finalise the arrangements for the workshops currently scheduled to take place on 5th and 10th February 2026.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the content of the report be noted and that recruitment to the post of
Head of Strategy, Community Learning and Resources be progressed on an interim
basis until 1st August, 2027 (18 months).
(2) T H A T in pursuance of Resolution (1), delegated authority be granted to the
Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, Service Director
and Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development to progress:
a. advertising the position, to include producing a recruitment pack and
progressing any necessary amendments to the current job description
and person specification;
b. progressing the necessary arrangements for long-listing and any
necessary assessment of candidates in advance of shortlisting, should
this be considered appropriate and necessary;
c. drawing up a final short-list for interviews, the interviews of which would
be undertaken by future meetings of this Committee, and to;
d. agree costings and resource requirements relating to the processes
required to pursue the recruitment and selection processes.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To allow commencement of the recruitment process to the post.
(2) To allow all the necessary arrangements to be made at pace and as
appropriate and to allow further consideration by this Committee as the recruitment
process was progressed.
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RESOLVED: that
(1) the updated Budget Position for 2026/27 be noted.
(2) the proposed approach to Budget Consultation for 2026/27 be agreed, and subject to that agreement:
· it be noted that the formal budget consultation will commence on the 8th January 2026 and run until midnight on the 1st February 2026. The results of the consultation process will then be considered by Cabinet in preparing their final 2026/27 budget proposal.
(3) It be noted that the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service will be issuing all necessary statutory and non-statutory employment consultation in respect of the staffing implications of the proposals
RESOLVED: that authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development (in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Housing & Communities and Investment & Development, the Section 151 Officer, and the Director of Governance & Legal Services) to complete and submit the Pride in Place Programme proforma to the UK Government based on the approach outlined in paragraphs 30 to 32 above.
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Application 1
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he had worked as a taxi driver for over 30 years and this was his first time before the Committee. Members were advised that the two SP30 driving offences had both occurred outside Cardiff in the early hours of the morning. The vehicle was travelling at 26mph in a 20mph zone and there were no passengers in the vehicle at the time.
The driver accepted that he was at fault, and he was now extra vigilant when it came to complying with speed limits.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning for driving offences.
(2)
Application 2
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that the 3 SP30 driving offences had all occurred within a short space of time. The driver had taken fares to Swansea and was unfamiliar with the area. The speeds for the offences were 22mph, 22mph and 27mph respectively.
Members were advised that the offences were reported to the Hackney Office at the time. The driver was now very vigilant as he was fully aware that any conviction for a further driving offence would affect his livelihood.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning for driving offences.
(3)
Application 3
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received alleging he failed to remain with his taxi after parking it on a rank, failed to display the interior plate and was rude and aggressive to Licensing Enforcement officers.
The driver addressed the Sub Committee. Members were advised that on the day in question the driver parked in a taxi rank in order to go to his bank. When he returned to his vehicle he became aware of somebody taking photographs of his vehicle.
When asked, the lady identified herself as a Licensing Officer. She asked why he had parked in the rank and was ‘shouting and raving’. The driver denied that he was rude and aggressive to the Licensing Officers and suggested that the statements made by the witnesses were concocted. He stated that he was calm and respectful throughout the incident and denied using bad language.
The driver confirmed that he was aware that parking on a taxi rank was not permitted.
The Sub Committee also received representations from two Licensing Officers. The officers were invited to explain their version of the incident. Members were advised that the driver was rude and aggressive and had used phrases such as “I don’t give a shit”. The officers attempted to defuse the situation by inviting the driver to attend an interview at a later date. At that point they were accused of being “on a power trip”.
The officers stated that there was no window badge on display in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire licence be suspended for two weeks for unacceptable conduct.
(4)
Application 4
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received alleging abusive and threatening behaviour towards a fellow driver whilst carrying passengers.
Members were asked to consider the circumstances which had led to a disagreement between two drivers in the Kingsway area of the City Centre. The Sub Committee watched a video of a driver in a heated argument with another driver and using very strong bad language in front of passengers in his vehicle.
The driver was invited to provide details of his recollection of the incident. Members were advised that the driver was parked at the front of an unofficial rank and was next in line to collect a fare. The complainant’s vehicle parked in front of him and attempted to hail passengers.
The driver asked the complainant to move his vehicle. The complainant refused stating that it was not a legal taxi rank. The complainant then left his vehicle and came to the side of the driver’s vehicle, provoking a reaction.
The driver accepted that his response was wholly inappropriate and unprofessional. He stated that he now wished he had left the area immediately and had taken his passengers home.
The complainant was invited to address the Sub Committee. Members were advised that after overtaking the parked vehicle the driver started swearing and spitting. He therefore started to record the incident. The complainant considered that the other driver’s behaviour fell far short of the standards expected.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire licence be suspended for 60 days for unacceptable conduct.
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received alleging that he requested a fixed price card payment once the passengers were in the vehicle and the journey had already started to an area outside of the Cardiff boundary.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he had agreed a fare of £50 to first take a passenger to Barry and then make a second drop off returning to Dinas Powys. After commencing the journey, the driver asked whether the passenger would be paying by cash or card. The passenger stated that it would be a card payment and therefore the driver stopped the vehicle and attempted to take the payment before the end of the journey. The driver stated that he did this because he had had several incidents where card payments have been declined.
The driver accepted that he should have asked for the payment when the price for the fare was agreed at the taxi rank.
The complainant stated that at the start of the journey, whilst an indication of the cost had been provided, he was unaware whether the driver was using the meter or not. The vehicle stopped in Callaghan Square and the driver requested payment. The complainant considered this to be inappropriate and refused to pay until the end of the journey. The complainant felt uneasy and was concerned that this portrayed a pattern of behaviour rather than a simple misunderstanding.
RESOLVED – that no further action be taken.
(6)
Application 6
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that the applicant had a motoring conviction contrary to the guidance and had been refused a licence by another local authority.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant stated that whilst working delivering food his vehicle had broken down. He therefore used his cousin’s vehicle. He updated his insurance policy to allow his to use the different vehicle. However, whilst he was able to drive the vehicle as a third party he was not allowed to use it for food deliveries. He was stopped by the police and charged with an IN10 offence. He accepted that he was uninsured at the time.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire driver’s licence be refused.
(7)
Application 7
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared nine penalty points on his driving licence.
Members were advised that the driving offences had occurred on the A470 over a short space of time. The driver stated that after an extended break in Canada he had returned to the UK and started working. The speed limit on a section of the A470 had changed during his period abroad and he was unaware.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning for driving offences.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared six penalty points on his driving licence.
Members were advised that the driver had received 6 penalty points after taking a telephone call from his daughter whilst stopped at traffic lights on Newport Road. The driver accepted responsibility for the offence. There were no passengers in the vehicle at the time. The driver accepted that he should have declared the conviction at the time of the offence as required.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning for a driving offence.
(9)
Application 9
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he had declared six penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he was working a private hire driver at the time of the offence. He had mistakenly picked up a passenger who was not pre-booked, when he was not insured to do so. Prior to the incident, the driver had 17 years’ experience in the trade without any complaints. He was now licensed as both a hackney carriage and private hire driver. He considered that after receiving six penalty points and a fine in the magistrate’s court and having to pay higher insurance, he had learned a valuable lesson.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning for a driving offence.
(10)
Application 10
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that the applicant had motoring convictions and a previous criminal conviction contrary to the guidance.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained the nature of the convictions and the circumstances surrounding the speeding offences, and that he has now addressed his behaviour and drives to a professional standard.
The Sub Committee asked the applicant to explain his conviction for money laundering. The applicant stated that the conviction had occurred whilst he was at university. A friend had asked him to create a cryptocurrency account which was then used to send money to someone else.
RESOLVED – that the application for a hackney carriage / private hire drivers licence be refused.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of A without a specified end date providing no
other circumstances arose in the interim whereby the employment was to be
terminated for a different reason be agreed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at the time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services.
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 items of
business on the grounds that they involve 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.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of C in accordance with the Council's policy be
agreed subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment concluded for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed to enable C
to reduce C's contracted hours from 37 to 22 hours per week from the week
commencing 5th January, 2026.
(3) T H A T the retirement of C from employment with the Council be reviewed by
the Chief Officer at six monthly intervals in consultation with the Chief Officer for
Human Resources.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application of C within the regulations and
to allow for eventualities which may be known at the time.
(2-3) The achieve the necessary change to the employee's working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s health and
transition to retirement and provide opportunity to provide training to new members
of staff interested in the post.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of B be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment concluded for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed to enable B
to reduce B's contracted hours from 37 to 22 hours per week from the week
commencing 5th January, 2026.
(3) T H A T the retirement of B from employment with the Council be reviewed by
the Chief Officer at six monthly intervals in consultation with the Chief Officer for
Human Resources.
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Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application of B within the regulation and
to allow for eventualities which may be known at the time.
(2-3) The achieve the necessary change to the employee's working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s health and
transition to retirement and provide opportunity to provide training to new members
of staff interested in the post.
RESOLVED: that
1. the outcome of the consultation and engagement exercise be noted and the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030 be approved.
2. the establishment of a Cabinet Review Group to monitor the progress of the strategy be approved.
RESOLVED: that
(i) the update on demand for specialist additional learning needs places be noted.
(ii) Officers be authorised to consult on proposals as outlined in paragraphs 4 and 6.
(iii) Ahead of determination of proposals and Ministerial approval, authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, Director Governance & Legal Services and S.151 Officer to proceed with the design, procurement and implementation of refurbishment works to schools summarised in paragraph 4 to urgently provide additional places in the 2026/27 school year.
(iv) Ahead of determination of proposals and Ministerial approval, authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education to proceed with the design development of schemes summarised in paragraph 6 that would take effect later than the 2026/27 year, to ensure proposals for the expansion of specialist provision are not delayed.
(v) the negotiations on a site in the northeast of Cardiff to allow the delivery of the expanded Greenhill Special School be noted.
(vi) the potential revenue and capital implications to the Council arising from all proposals be noted.
(vii) the consideration of relocation of T? Storrie Children’s Home be noted.
(viii) It be noted that officers will bring a report on the outcome of the consultation to a future meeting to seek authorisation as to whether to proceed to publish proposals in accordance with section 48 of The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013.
RESOLVED: that
1) the calculation of the Council’s tax base for the year 2026/27 be approved.
2) that pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, the amount calculated by Cardiff Council as its Council Tax Base for the year 2026/27 shall be 156,050.
3) that pursuant to this report and in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, the amounts calculated by the Council as the Council Tax Base for the year 2026/27 in the community areas subject to a precept shall be as follows:
Lisvane
3,394
Pentyrch
3,945
Radyr
4,297
St. Fagans
2,065
Old St. Mellons
2,744
Tongwynlais
819
4) that the arrangements for the payment of precepts in 2026/27 to the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales be by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2026 to March 2027; and to the Community Councils, by one payment on the first working day of April 2026, reflecting the same basis as that used in 2025/26; and the precepting authorities to be advised accordingly.
RESOLVED: that the content of the Corporate Risk Register and the process in place to effectively manage the Council’s Risk Management Strategy be noted.
RESOLVED: that
1. the proposed approach for rent and service charge setting for Council owned dwellings for the financial year 2026/27 be approved.
2. the financial pressures on the HRA be noted.
3. the support available for tenants who may be struggling financially be noted.
RESOLVED: that
1) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Parks, the Section 151 Officer and Director of Governance and Legal Services, to deal with all aspects of the proposed procurement (including determining delivery model, setting the evaluation methodology, commencing procurement and to deal with any ancillary matters) and thereafter to report the outcome at a future Cabinet meeting for approval of award of contracts.
2) It be agreed, subject to interest in the opportunity, to advertise the proposed disposal of the land as indicated within the attached plan at AppendixB, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 and to report back the outcome at a future Cabinet Meeting.
RESOLVED: that
1. the mid-year assessment of the Council’s performance as set out in this report and Appendix A be noted, including the delivery of key commitments and priorities at the end of Quarter 2 of 2025/26, and the actions being taken to ensure the effective delivery of the Corporate Plan 2025-28.
2. the response to any recommendations made by the Policy Review and Performance (PRAP) Scrutiny Committee in relation to the draft mid-year assessment be considered and agreed.
3. Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, to make any consequential amendments to the draft mid-year assessment required to reflect the response to PRAP Scrutiny Committee recommendations (agreed under recommendation 2).
RESOLVED - That the public be excluded during the discussion on the following item of business on the grounds that, if members of the public were present during the discussion, because of the nature of the business to be transacted there would be disclosure to them of except information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and as described below:
Paragraph 12 – Information relating to an applicant to become an employee of the Authority; and
Paragraph 13 – Information which was likely to reveal the identity of an individual.
Caerdydd, Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer,
RESOLVED – That Richard Crane be appointed to the post of Operational Manger Property Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer at the spot annual salary associated with the post; The selection process had been conducted in accordance with the appointments process and each candidate had been treated equally and fairly. The successful candidate was appointed on merit.
Caerdydd, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED: The Committee agreed to exclude the Public from the meeting at this point. The Youth Council Representative left the room for this part of the item, and the recording of the meeting was paused.
The Open Session resumed.
RESOLVED that the Committee:
· That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward ahead of Cabinet on the 18th December 2025.
RESOLVED that:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
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.