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 draft response to the Democracy and Boundary Commission
Cymru’s initial proposals as outlined within the report be noted.
(2) T H A T the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s formal response for submission to
Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru by 12th November, 2025 be
approved.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the discussions at the meeting and to enable Council to
submit a response to the Consultation.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T Katy Williams be appointed to the post of Head of Additional
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Learning Needs.
(2) T H A T residual appointment details be delegated, as appropriate, to the
Chief Executive, in consultation with the Director of Learning and Skills.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Following the interviews of the candidates by the Committee.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions were met within this area.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T interviews be undertaken under Part II of the agenda in relation to
the post of Head of Additional Learning Needs and for Elected Members of the
Committee to make a final determination to appoint a suitable candidate.
(2) T H A T residual appointment details be delegated, as appropriate, to the
Chief Executive, in consultation with the Director of Learning and Skills, should a
suitable applicant be confirmed by Elected Members of the Committee.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure an appointment to the post was conducted in accordance with
the Council's Constitution.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions were met within this area.
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.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a report be produced for the Committee to consider at its meeting on
27th November, 2025 which would provide an update for the Committee based on
the previous six months from April 2025 concerning flexible retirement, redundancy
and redeployment matters.
(2) T H A T, subject to Resolution (1) and the Committee’s agreement, the
proposed revisions to the Committee’s Terms of Reference, to be progressed
through amendments to the Constitution at the next Full Council meeting on Monday,
1st December, 2025.
(3) T H A T a six-monthly report be produced for the Committee detailing the
number of flexible requirement requests received, the associated number of hours
reduced as a result of the requests and an overview by Directorate. The report would
also detail the numbers of redundancies and redeployments over the same period.
(4) T H A T the Committee would review whether the removal of the flexible
working aspect from the Terms of Reference for the Committee be reviewed at the
same time of the first six-monthly report and there be a discussion whether the
change was working or should be brought back within the responsibility of the
Committee.
Reason for decisions
(1-4) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
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.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the extension of flexible retirement of W 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 retirement of W from employment with the Council would take
place on or before 12th November, 2026 providing no other circumstances arose in
the interim whereby the employment was to be terminated or extended for a different
reason.
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 flexible retirement date,
to assist service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s
transition to retirement and to contribute to the work of Long-Term Care Service.
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RESOLVED: Council AGREED:
1.
To approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2024/25 – Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority (Appendix 1);
2.
To approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2024/25 – Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund (Appendix 2);
3.
To approve the Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 (Appendix 3);
4.
To note the Audit of Accounts Reports (ISA 260) from Audit Wales on the Statement of Accounts of Cardiff Council, Cardiff Harbour Authority and Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund for the year ending 31 March 2025 (Appendices 4, 5 and 6);
5.
To approve the Cardiff Port Health Authority Annual Return 2024/25 (Appendix 7);
6.
To note the final Letters of Representation for Cardiff Council, Cardiff Harbour Authority and Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund included within Appendices 4, 5 and 6;
7.
To note that the following documents will be signed following the conclusion of the meeting:
Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Council – Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources;
Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Harbour Authority – Corporate Director Resources;
Statement of Accounts for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund - Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources;
Annual Return of Cardiff Port Health Authority – Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources;
Annual Governance Statement – Leader of the Council and Chief Executive;
Audit Certificate for the Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority – Appointed Auditor, Audit Wales;
Letter of Representation for Cardiff Council - Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources;
Letter of Representation for Cardiff Harbour Authority – Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources;
Letter of Representation for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund - Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED:
a.
To note the revised political composition of the Council as set out in the report;
b.
To approve the updated Members Schedule of Remuneration attached as Appendix A;
c.
To delegate authority to the Monitoring Officer to update the Members’ Schedule of Remuneration in the Constitution;
d.
To approve the updated Allocation of Seats for Committees at Appendix B;
e.
To receive nominations from Party Groups in respect of any changes to the seats allocated to each Group as attached at Appendix C;
f.
To appoint Members to each Committee where the political allocations have changed, in accordance with the nominations received from the relevant Party Groups as detailed on the amendment sheet;
g.
To request the Monitoring Officer to make appointments in respect of any remaining vacancies in accordance with any further nominations or changes received from the relevant political groups following this meeting (under her delegated authority reference LD17 within the Scheme of Delegations) and to report to the next Council meeting the details of all appointments to committees for information.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED:
1.
To receive nominations and approve the appointment as listed below:
Organisation
Party Group
Nomination
Cardiff Bus
1 x Liberal Democrat
Councillor Naughton
2.
To delegate authority to the Corporate Director (Resources), in consultation with the Director of Governance & Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, to proceed with the public advertisement and convening of a Member Appointment Panel (referenced in recommendation 3 below) for an appointment to the independent Non-Executive Director position on Millennium Stadium Plc;
3.
To approve the establishment of a Member Appointment Panel, comprised of three Labour; one Liberal Democrat and one Conservative Members, with delegated authority to interview suitable candidates and make an appointment to the independent Non-Executive Director position on Millennium Stadium Plc.
RESOLVED:
1.
To note the 2024/25 Audited Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority;
2.
To note the 2024/25 Audited Statement of Accounts for Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund;
3.
To note the 2024/25 Audit of Accounts Reports (ISA 260) for the Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Council, Cardiff Harbour Authority and Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund and the contents of the Letters of Representation;
4.
To note the 2024/25 Annual Governance Statement;
5.
To ask questions of the auditor in respect to the appendices ahead of the request for Council approval on 23 October 2025.
RESOLVED: that
1. Cardiff Council assumes the role of Grant Recipient Body on behalf of the South East Wales Region, as set out in the report (paragraphs 20-30).
2. the creation of a Grant Recipient Body Central Team be approved to oversee the implementation and management of the Connect To Work Programme across the South East Wales Region, as set out in the report (paragraph 23); and that the Into Work Advice Service, will deliver the Connect to Work Programme in Cardiff, as set out in the report and, in particular, paragraphs 33 and 35.
3. Authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Housing & Communities in consultation with the Corporate Director – Resources (Section 151 Officer), Director of Governance & Legal, Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance to:
i. approve entry into a grant funding agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions to develop the Connect To Work Programme,
ii. approve entry into agreements with the South East Wales Regional Local Authorities, to allocate funding for delivery of the programme in their areas,
iii. if applicable, authorise any formal variations required to project delivery and financial profiles, including grant agreements based on performance or changes to Connect To Work guidance.
iv. If applicable, amend the Connect to Work Delivery Plan based on new guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions.
RESOLVED: that
• the City Parking Plan be approved (attached at Appendix 3)
• the Parking Policies be approved (attached at Appendix 4)
• the Director Governance and Legal Services be instructed to carry out the statutory consultations to make any Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) that may be required to ensure compliance with recommendation 2 outlined above, and subject to there being no unwithdrawn objections, that the TRO be made.
• Authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport and the Council’s Section 151 Officer, to prepare and to approve:
a) The Parking Design Standards specified within section 1.2 of the Parking and Traffic Regulation Policies and Operational Standards 2025
b) Any future amendments that from time to time may be considered necessary to the Operational Standards contained within the Parking and Traffic Regulation Policies and Operational Standards 2025
c) The Phase 2 (Medium Term) and Phase 3 (Long Term) Zonal Programme
RESOLVED: that
(i) Cardiff Inclusion Strategy be approved and adopted
(ii) responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, for the development and implementation of operational plans to deliver the commitments set out in the strategy.
RESOLVED: that
• the implementation of the phased Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan at Appendix A be approved to ensure compliance with legislation and Council processes.
• authority be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing & Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, the Council’s Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer) and the Director of Governance and Legal to implement Phase 1 of the Commissioning Plan for the tendering of housing related support and other supplementary services.
• It be agreed to continue with the services as set out in paragraph 72 and delegate approval to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, the Council’s Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer) and the Director of Governance and Legal to approve award of each contract.
RESOLVED: that
1. the overarching approach for the procurement of an ERP solution be approved.
2. the Outline Business Case (attached at Appendix A) be approved.
3. authority be delegated to the Corporate Director Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and Director of Governance and Legal Services to determine all aspects of the procurement process for an ERP solution (including finalising the evaluation criteria to be used, commencement of the procurement process and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement), with the approval of the contract award and the Full Business Case to be subject to a future report to Cabinet (estimated to be February/March 2026).
RESOLVED: that
a) support for the submission of the 2035 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid be approved.
b) the submission of the the Host City Agreement and all associated guarantees be approved for submission to UKSport and the FAW by the deadline of the 31st October 2025 subject to written confirmation of an ‘in principle financial support’ being available as set out in Confidential Appendix A
c) Delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Culture Sport and Parks), Monitoring Officer and S.151 Officer to consider any further matters relating to or arising from the bid.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the current position in relation to recruitment to the post of Director
of Environment and Housing be noted.
(2) T H A T a further report be brought to this Committee as arrangements
were made for progressing the appointment to the post of Director of Environment
and Housing.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that Members were informed as to the current position.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions were met within this area.
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