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RESOLVED: That Candidates 78740, 78726, 78703, 78701, 78664 and 78662 be put forward to the Assessment Centre, with Candidate 78723 as a reserve.
RESOLVED – That the Committee notes the appointment of Chairperson and Membership agreed by Council on 22 May 2025.
RESOLVED – That the Committee’s Terms of Reference be noted.
RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
RESOLVED – That the Committee hold a Work Programme workshop to agree a work programme for the 2025/26 municipal year.
RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made 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.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraph 14 and 16 of Part 4 and paragraph 21 of Part 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item. 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.
RESOLVED: · To note the agreed Committee dates for the forthcoming year To agree the work programming approach as outlined by the Chairperson.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meetings held on 29th April and 13th May, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
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. June 10 Minutes and DN (LW) No.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990. APPLICATIONS GRANTED 24/01635/FUL - BUTETOWN Land at The Wharf, Schooner Way Erection of building (up to 10-storeys including upper and lower ground floors) for mixed use purposes including commercial space (for A1/A3) uses on upper ground floor level and living accommodation for students (sui generis) with associated accommodation and works. (Cllr Gunter left her seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor.) RESOLVED: That delegated authority is given to the Head of Planning &/Or Operational Manager: Strategic Development & Placemaking, to make changes to the conditions and/or Heads of Terms of the required legal agreement, subject to consultation with the Chair of Planning, up to the point where the legal agreement is signed and planning permission issued. APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS 25/00854/FUL – CANTON Former Fitzalan High School, Lawrenny Avenue Erection of 8no temporary single storey modular school buildings, central canopy, cycle stands, bin store, play area, fencing and gates, barrier control measures, car parking and associated works to facilitate the temporary relocation of Lansdowne Primary School for a period of five years. The application was granted subject to conditions. 25/00645/PRAP – CATHAYS Cardiff Central Railway Station, Central Square, Cathays, Cardiff Construction of New Building at Platform 0, External Modifications to West Wing, New Southern Entrance and Two HV Substations. The application was granted subject to conditions. 25/00630/LBC – CATHAYS Cardiff Central Railway Station, Central Square, Cathays, Cardiff Alterations to Cardiff Central Station comprising of internal alterations to the Northern booking hall, improved access to Platform 0 including new platform building, alterations to existing platform buildings, subways and West Wing. The application was granted subject to conditions. 24/01306/FUL – CANTON 312 Cowbridge Road East Demolition of ground floor class A1 commercial unit, three storey side extension in place of the existing commercial unit, rear dormer loft conversion and external alterations to the existing domestic dwelling, new class A1 commercial unit and 2 self-contained 1 bed apartments above. The application was granted subject to conditions.
RESOLVED: To note the applications decided by delegated powers between 11th April and 28th May 2025.
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 a complaint had been received stating that he engaged with sexual intercourse with a female passenger after an Uber-booked journey. It was also alleged that the driver made a comment suggesting that it was not the first time he had engaged in sexual activity with a passenger. The driver did not attend the meeting. The Sub Committee were unanimous in the view that the hearing should proceed in his absence due to the seriousness of the complaint. An officer from the Licensing department addressed the Sub Committee. Members were provided with details of the complaint and the details of the officer’s enquiries into the matter. The officer provided details obtained from GPS data which indicated that the vehicle had stayed in the vicinity of the complainant’s home for 40 minutes after the journey had ended. The complainant indicated in her statement that the driver had stopped at a garage on route to the destination in order to purchase condoms. Following further investigations by the officer, Members were advised that GPS data proved that the vehicle had stopped at a garage on Newport Road for a short time during the journey. Further enquires with the garage operators indicated that there was only one customer at the garage during the times in question. A till receipt in the amount of £7.15 for condoms was provided, purchased using a debit card. Officers cross-referenced the debit card with payments made by the driver at the Cardiff Hackney Office, and the same debit card was used. Members were also provided with details of other complaints that had been received relating to the driver, including one pending allegation of assault. RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked. (2) Application 2 The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he swore and shouted at members of the public and drove towards flag holders. Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he was not working at the time of the incident. He had been running an errand for his mother, and his younger brother was in the vehicle. The driver apologised for his actions and stated that the incident happened on the first day of fasting for Ramadan, so he had perhaps acted impatiently. Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that the St David’s Day march was well-organised and the organisers were trying to manage the flow of traffic. Other vehicles were also being delayed but no other drivers acted in this way. RESOLVED – that the driver be given a written warning regarding unacceptable conduct. (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 stating that he used offensive language towards the complainant. The witness did not attend the meeting. Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he was working in Swansea that day but he had no recollection of the incident. He felt that he was a very experienced and professional driver, and this was supported by a number of references provided and a very high Uber rating. RESOLVED – that no further action be taken. (4) Application 4 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 declared previous convictions and a motoring conviction contrary to the guidance. Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant explained that the recent IN10 offence had occurred when he had driven his wife’s car without third party cover. At the time he was unaware that the insurance policy had been updated, and he was no longer a named driver. RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be approved. (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 from South Wales Police stating that he had committed a speeding offence and falsely completed the Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) form indicating that another person had committed the offence. The complaint also alleged that the driver falsely completed NIPs in respect of three speeding offences in a previous taxi owned by him and licensed by Cardiff Council. Addressing the Sub Committee on behalf of South Wales Police, PC Ben Thomas explained that a vehicle owned by the driver had exceeded the speed limit and so a NIP was issued. The form was returned stating that another individual was driving the vehicle, but the police established that the vehicle was not insured for other people to drive, and the named individual did not appear on any databases other than court records. PC Thomas suggested that there was no evidence that the named individual existed. Further investigation of court records indicated that a different vehicle owned by the driver had previously exceeded the speed limit on three occasions, with the NIP for each offence stating that the same individual had been driving the vehicle, again without having insurance to do so. The driver accepted PC Thomas’ statement and apologised for a serious error in judgement. He explained that on the first occasion, the named individual was his father-in-law, and suggested that he was actually driving the vehicle. PC Thomas reiterated that there were no records to prove that this individual existed. RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked. (6) Application 6 This item was deferred to the next meeting. (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 a complaint had been received stating that he overcharged a passenger by using the incorrect tariff for the fare, and also did not return the correct change. Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that shortly after the commencement of the journey she noticed that the taxi meter was displaying ‘Tariff 2’ and queried this with the driver, who stated that Tariff 2 started at 6pm. The complainant suggested that it was 5:45pm at the time. The driver stopped the meter on route to the destination. At the destination it was alleged that the driver did not provide the correct change. Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver confirmed that the meter was displaying Tariff 2. He was unable to explain why this had happened, as drivers were unable to select which tariff was used. The meter automatically set the tariff depending on the time of day. The meter had since been checked by officers at the Hackney Office and was in working order. The driver denied providing the wrong change at the destination. RESOLVED – that the driver receive a verbal warning regarding his conduct. (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 a complaint had been received stating that he made unwelcomed sexual conversation and references with a customer. The driver stated that he could not remember the incident in question. He had been working as a taxi driver for 25 years without any problems. Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, he confirmed that he was no longer working for Cabs64. Cabs64 had provided a statement that indicated that the driver had been warned about his conduct on a number of occasions. The driver stated that he had only been asked not to ‘joke’ with customers. Members asked whether joking with customers previously had including comments of a sexual nature. The driver replied that sometimes the comments were sexual. Members asked why the driver, who was in a position of responsibility, would make comments of a sexual nature when he had previously been warned not to do so. Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness explained that at the start of her journey she had difficulty with her seatbelt. The driver made a number of offensive sexual comments and used atrocious language throughout the journey. He also placed his hand on her leg and moved it up to rub her thigh. The journey was a horrible experience, and she was frightened and scared that she would have a seizure related to a health condition. The driver denied touching his passenger. RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
RESOLVED – That having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, the Sub Committee agreed to permit the temporary event. Members heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members also considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, our own Statement of Licensing Policy. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the event organiser and Pollution Control. Having carefully considered the representations and Members felt that the Mr Munro has shown that measures will be put in place in place to deal with the concerns of excessive noise raised by Pollution Control following the serving of the noise abatement notice. Mr Munro was reminded of the importance of not breaching this notice.
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from a local resident and the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives. The Sub Committee was encouraged by the fact that the applicants have been trading for 4 months without complaints. Members considered the comments relating to the use of Westgate Street after 9pm and how the granting of this licence could create a precedent, but considered that each application must be decided on its own merits. The Sub Committee therefore resolved to grant the licence subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police.
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application on its individual merits, the committee papers, the statutory guidance made under section 182 of the Licensing Act 200 and the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, submissions made by the applicant and all other parties, and the oral evidence given by the applicant and objectors during the hearing in its determination of the matter GRANTED the application; subject to the agreed conditions with South Wales Police. The Sub Committee heard from the applicant and listened to all the evidence and submissions and all the written material. Members considered the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance, the Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment. The Sub Committee heard the oral representations from the local ward member. Having carefully considered the representations the Sub Committee did not feel that there is sufficient evidence that the granting of this licence will undermine the licensing objectives.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 7th April, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the flexible retirement of H2 be approved in accordance with the Council’s policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby H2’s employment was to be terminated for a different reason. (2) T H A T the use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed to enable H2 to reduce their contracted hours from 37 to 22 hours per week from the week commencing 14th July, 2025. May 22 Minutes and DN (GD) No. (3) T H A T the retirement of H2 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 H2 within the Regulations and to allow for eventualities that may be unknown at this time. (2&3) To 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. May 22 Minutes and DN (GD)
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.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the flexible retirement of H1 be approved in accordance with the Council’s policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby H1’s employment was to be terminated for a different reason. (2) T H A T the use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed to enable H1 to reduce their contracted hours from 37 to 22 hours per week from the week commencing 1st June, 2025. (3) T H A T the retirement of H1 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 H1 within the Regulations and to allow for eventualities which may be unknown at this time. (2&3) To 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 to provide opportunity to provide training to new members of staff interested in the post.
RESOLVED – That Cllr Adrian Robson be elected as Lord Mayor and Chairman of the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the Municipal Year 2025 – 2026. The Lord Mayor was invested with his chains of office. Members showed their appreciation with applause. The Chief Executive invited the Lord Mayor to sign the Declaration of Acceptance. The Lord Mayor confirmed that the Consort for the 2025 – 2026 Municipal Year was Cllr Jayne Cowan.
RESOLVED – That Cllr Michael Michael be appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of the City and County of Cardiff and Deputy Chair of Cardiff Council for the Municipal Year 2025 – 2026. The Deputy Lord Mayor was invested with his chains of office. Members showed their appreciation with applause. The Chief Executive invited the Deputy Lord Mayor to sign the Declaration of Acceptance. The Deputy Lord Mayor confirmed that the Consort for the 2025 – 2026 Municipal Year was Joyce Michael.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to: - Approve the recommendation of the Standards & Ethics Committee to withdraw the Cardiff Undertaking with effect from the date of this Annual Council meeting; - Authorise the Monitoring Officer to make corresponding amendments to the Constitution to remove all references to the Cardiff Undertaking.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to: Approve, for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year: a. the establishment and size of the Council Committees (and other Groups and Panels) set out in paragraph 3 (Table A); b. the terms of reference of each Committee (and Group and Panel), as set out in Appendix A of this report.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to: a. Approve the allocation of seats on Committees for the municipal year 2025/26 as set out in Appendix A; b. Receive nominations from Party Groups in respect of the seats allocated to each Group; c. Appoint Members to each Committee in accordance with the nominations received from Party Groups as detailed on the amendment sheet; d. 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 to: (1) Receive nominations and elect the Chairs and Deputy Chairs (as appropriate) to the Regulatory and Other Committees and Groups shown in paragraph 6 – Table B, and or any other such Committees that may be established; (2) Approve the proportional allocation of Scrutiny Chairs as set out in paragraph 4, Table A of the report; (3) Subject to approval of recommendation (2), note the proposed appointments of the Scrutiny Chairs to be made by Party Groups pursuant to Part 6 of The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to: - Receive nominations and approve appointments and nominations, as required, to the outside bodies listed in Appendix A and any further nominations as listed on the Amendment Sheet.