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RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd April, 2024 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted. Reason for decision 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.
RESOLVED – T H A T the relevant Directors / Heads of Service for the three limited assurance audits (Debtors, Residential Homes – food stock control and Leisure Centres – contract and performance management) be requested to provide an update report in six months’ time. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED to: a. Approve the Net Zero Strategy and Net Zero Action Plan. b. Agree for officers to undertake further work to identify and action the most appropriate communication channels to ensure Fund stakeholders are aware of this important policy. c. Agree that the Corporate Director Resources in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegations may determine all aspects of the procurement process for the appointment of appropriate specialist external advisors (including approving the evaluation criteria to be used and authorising the award of the contracts) and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement and proposals above.
RESOLVED: • To note the recent developments related to the WPP Investment Pool and the Fund’s Investment holdings. • To approve the WPP Business Plan 2024-27.
RESOLVED to note the contents of the Risk Register.
RESOLVED to approve the Business Plan for 2024/25.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the passed building regulation applications, as listed in Section A of the report, be noted. (2) T H A T the rejected building applications, as listed in Section B of the report, be noted. (3) T H A T the serving of Notices under Building (Approved Inspectors Etc.) Regulations 2000, as listed in Section C of the report, be noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 8 through 18, under the above delegated powers, be noted.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the Appeals received following the refusal of the Council to grant planning permission, as detailed in Section A of the report, be noted. (2) T H A T the Enforcement Appeal received as set out in Section B of the report, be noted. (3) T H A T the Planning Appeal Decisions as detailed in Section C of the report, be noted. (4) T H A T it be noted that no Enforcement Appeal Decisions had been received at the time of the meeting taking place. (5) T H A T the statistics relating to appeals for the period April 2024 – March 2025, as detailed in Section E of the report, be noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T in pursuance of the powers delegated to the Committee, the following application be determined as indicated and any other necessary action be taken. 2022/00266/FUL Received on 12 April 2024 (P40) APPLICANT: Newydd Housing Association, 5 Village Way, c/o agent, CF15 7NE AGENT: Mr Jon Hurley, Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff, CF23 8RS Llantwit Road, Higher End, St. Athan Full planning application for residential development, access, drainage arrangements and other associated works APPROVED – Subject to the conditions as contained within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. Minutes - GD
RESOLVED – T H A T the applications as outlined within the report, on pages 25 through 27, as determined by the Head of Sustainable Development under delegated powers, be noted. Minutes - GD No.
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 paragraphs 14, 16 and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 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 – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated: (1) Application 1 The Sub Committee were asked to consider an application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence given that the applicant previously held a licence with a different local authority and had the licence revoked. He also had a motoring conviction for CU80 (use of mobile phone while driving) which resulted in 6 penalty points. Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant stated that he was a hard worker who just wanted the best possible life for his children. He was a courteous and friendly driver who treated customers well and had experience driving for Uber before. He had received the penalty points in 2021 for parking on a double yellow line. A police officer informed him he had committed an offence but then acted unprofessionally, which another police officer apologised for, so he didn’t realise he had actually received the points until he applied for a change of licence in Newport. Newport City Council then revoked his licence because of his failure to declare the points. Members queried the history of complaints highlighted by Newport council. The driver acknowledged he had received some complaints while working for Uber but felt that this was because some customers would complain about anything. Since leaving Uber he had worked for Amazon but wanted to serve the public as a taxi driver again. In response to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver confirmed that the six points on his licence were made up of 3 points for parking on a double yellow line and 3 for using his mobile phone while driving. He didn’t feel this was a fair punishment and believed the police had fabricated their charges. He had not put in an official complaint because he didn’t have the money to go to court. Members asked if the driver would be happy for his children to travel in a taxi driven by someone who had six points on his record. The driver responded that he would not. The Sub Committee viewed a video of the incident with the police officer provided by the driver. Members queried why he hadn’t shown the video to the authority until now. The driver responded that he hadn’t seen the point, and added that he had given it to Newport council at the time of his hearing. RESOLVED – that the application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence be refused (2) Application 2 The Sub Committee were asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Private Hire Driver’s License given that information was received by the Licensing Authority alleging suspected drug misuse that was a cause for concern with Adult and Children’s Services. Due to the nature of his role as a taxi driver and the high likelihood of transporting vulnerable passengers, these concerns were shared with the licensing authority, including a DNA test that was requested by the Council. Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that the DNA test stemmed from a family matter where he had voluntarily put himself forward to be tested as a possible carer for a child. He was shocked when he saw the results, having never used drugs in his life, and disputed it immediately with the testing company, his solicitor and the local authority. He had managed to arrange a new test through the local authority the day before the hearing and believed the results would show he had not taken drugs at any point in the last 12 months. He added that he was dependent on the school run for his livelihood, as it was about 80% of his income. He had driven schoolchildren and children with special needs around for more than six years and loved it. He had no support from Universal Credit as he was self-employed, and was only just about keeping his cab running to pay the bills. This experience had turned his life upside down and been very damaging. He wanted to clear his name and get back to working the school runs. Members asked about the time period the new test would cover, and when the results would be available. The driver confirmed that it would cover the last 12 months, so that it included the time of the original test and could clear his name properly, and the results would take up to two weeks. The Sub Committee discussed the possibility of deferring the case until the results of the new test were available. The Licensing Officer confirmed that the next scheduled date was 5th June, and the driver would remain suspended from the school contract and able to drive his taxi in the meantime. RESOLVED – that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the Sub Committee
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted, and that condition 33 of the Hackney Carriage Vehicle Licence Conditions, together with condition 38 of the Private Hire Vehicle Licence Conditions, be amended with immediate effect to reflect the revised wording, as outlined in Recommendation (1) within the report. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. May 14 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 9th April, 2024 be approved as a correct record.
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 Councillor Moultrie be elected as Chairperson for the meeting.
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.
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.
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 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 : 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 report be noted.
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. APPLICATION GRANTED (Councillor Ed Stubbs left the meeting during discussion of this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest, the Deputy Chair, Councillor Irene Humphreys took the Chair). 24/00110/FUL – BUTETOWN Land off Lewis Road, Splott, Cardiff Construction of a replacement school for Willows High School and associated works. APPLICATION DEFERRED 23/02265/DCH The Coach House, Cathedral Court, 6 Cathedral Green, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2EB. Roof extension including new dormers. Reason for deferral: For a site visit to take place.
RESOLVED: To note the applications decided by Delegated powers between 01.04.24 – 26.04.24
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C260, 29th February, 2024 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. CAPITAL STRATEGY 12024/25 AND FINAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2024/25 TO 2028/29 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C261, 29th February, 2024 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2024/25 AND UPDATE 2023/24 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C262, 29th February, 2024 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. STRATEGIC EQUALITY PLAN 2024-25 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C292, 21st March, 2024 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution.