2025/26 Budget Report
RESOLVED: To agree the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, as presented in paragraphs 5 to 33 of the report.
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RESOLVED: To agree the draft budget proposals for 2025/26, as presented in paragraphs 5 to 33 of the report.
RESOLVED: to note the work of Glamorgan Archives for the period 1st September 2024 to 30th November 2024.
RESOLVED: to agree the proposed scale of Fees and Charges for 2025-26.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED: 1. To approve the new appointments of Local Authority governors to the school governing bodies as set out in Appendix 1, each for a term of 4 years from the date of the appointment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Local Authority Governor Panel.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED: 1. To approve the Replacement Local Development Plan Deposit Plan (as set out in Appendix 1) for consultation purposes; 2. To approve the revised timetable for the preparation of the Replacement Local Development Plan (as set out in this report) so it can be formally submitted to Welsh Government for their consideration and agreement.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED: 1. To approve the appointment of Mrs Ruth Davies as independent member of the Standards and Ethics Committee for a term of 6 years.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED: a. To approve the proposed allocation of seats on Committees to political groups in accordance with the Political Balance Rules as shown at Appendix A; b. To receive nominations for the proposed changes to committee membership; c. To approve the appointments to Committees as shown at Appendix B.
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, 16 and 21 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. RESOLVED – That: (1) The report be noted; (2) A summary of the actions taken across the Council arising from lessons learned be presented to a future meeting of the Committee; (3) the Audit Manager in consultation with the Chairperson consider the development of an assurance map for legal and regulatory activities.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That (1) the report be noted; (2) feedback and observations from the Committee be provided to the Audit Manager by 24 February 2025.
RESOLVED – That: (1) the report be noted; (2) in future the recommendation tracker will be presented as set out above.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
AGREED – T H A T the findings and recommendations detailed in the Cwmpas reports attached at Appendices A and B to the report be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
AGREED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 14th October, 2024 be approved as a correct record.
AGREED – T H A T the contents of the report and the work of the CELT+ Project (Connect Engage Learn Transform) be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
AGREED – T H A T the contents of the Glamorgan Voluntary Services Annual Report 2023/24 be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and the terms of the Deed of Grant between the Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Glamorgan Voluntary Services.
RESOLVED: that • The Replacement Local Development Plan Deposit Plan (as set out in Appendix 1) be approved for consultation purposes and be forwarded to Council for consideration. • The revised timetable for preparation of the Replacement Local Development Plan as set out in this report be approved and it be agreed that it be forwarded to Council for their consideration and agreement so it can be formally submitted to Welsh Government.
RESOLVED: that 1) The disposal of the former Toys R Us/Retail 3 site by way of option as set out in this report and in line with the Heads of Terms set out in Confidential Appendix 2 be approved and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer, to deal with any ancillary matters related to the disposal. 2) The plans for alternative short-term parking arrangements as illustrated at Appendix 4be noted. 3) Engagement with local residents/landowners be authorised to consider the future options for the areas of boardwalk not in Council ownership and report back to a future meeting of Cabinet.
RESOLVED: that 1) Funds be authorised for the main contract required to address the accommodation requirements for the Lansdowne Primary School as referred to in Appendix 2. 2) Authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning (in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Education, Employment & Skills and Finance, Modernisation & Performance, the Director of Governance and Legal Services, the Director of Economic Development and the Corporate Director for Resources) to determine all aspects of the procurement process (including for the avoidance of doubt development of all procurement documentation and selection and award criteria, commencement of procurement through to award of contracts) matters arising from this report. 3) The revenue and capital implications arising from the transfer of Lansdowne Primary School to the former Fitzalan High School site be noted.
RESOLVED: that the Corporate Property Strategy 2025-30 and the associated performance targets to be achieved over the 5 year period be approved.
RESOLVED: that 1) The update on the Cathays High School proposals be noted. 2) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, the Director of Governance & Legal Services and Corporate Director Resources, Cabinet Member for Education and Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, to pursue discussions with the UK Government Property Agency to conclude an agreement on the acquisition of land to support the expansion and modernisation of Cathays High School. 3) Authority be delegated to the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning and Corporate Director Resources, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Education, to develop the financial strategy that supports the delivery of priorities outlined in the Council’s Education Investment Strategy, including delivery of the expansion and modernisation of Cathays High School. 4) A further report be received providing an update on progress and outlining any further consequential considerations.
RESOLVED to: 1. Note the arrangements for the appointments process as set out in the report; 2. Note that the recommendation of the Appointments Panel on the appointment of the new independent member of the Committee will be submitted to full Council for approval on 30 January 2025.
RESOLVED to: 1. Note the information as set out in the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales Annual Letter (Appendix A) and Annual Report (Appendix B) 2023/2024; 2. Consider the questions posed by the PSOW in the consultation document (Appendix C) and provide any comments or observations as appropriate; 3. Delegate authority to the Director of Governance and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Chair, to draft and agree any response/comments to the PSOW by 31 January 2025.