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RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 17th July, 2023 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the current level of support provided to Members as outlined at Appendix A to the report be noted. (2) T H A T the draft Members Research Support Survey attached at Appendix B to the report be approved for circulation to all Elected Members in order to identify what additional support was required and how this support could be developed over time. Reasons for decisions (1) In order to comply with the requirements of Section 8(1A) of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 and the recently published new consolidated Statutory Guidance 2023. (2) To identify if there was a case for the provision of additional resources to support the promotion of the Member Research Support facility to all Elected Members of the Council.
RESOLVED that Item 9 is confidential and not for publication by virtue of paragraph 14 of Part 4 and paragraph 21 of Part 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. The public were excluded from the meeting for the presentation of this item in accordance with the same legislation.
RESOLVED: To approve the Annual Report appended as Appendix 1 subject to the minor formatting amendments being made.
RESOLVED: to note the recent developments related to the WPP Investment Pool and the Fund’s Investment holdings.
RESOLVED: to note the contents of the Risk Register.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the report and the feedback received in respect of the observation visit undertaken by the Independent Member of the Standards Committee of a meeting of the Dinas Powys Community Council be noted. (2) T H A T where matters following observation visits of Town and Community Council meetings were highlighted by Independent Members as issues requiring further attention or further visits and / or requests made by the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services for visits to be undertaken that these be arranged as and when required. (3) T H A T the Committee noted that a lessons learned report following all Town and Community Council Observations to date would be presented to the January 2024 meeting of the Standards Committee for its consideration. Reasons for decisions (1&2) Having regard to the observations undertaken and the role of the Standards Committee. (3) To maintain a watching brief having regard to the role of the Standards Committee and the Monitoring Officer.
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 No. 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 confidential information provided by the Deputy Monitoring Officer at the meeting be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to correspondence received from the Ombudsman, noting that it was confidential at this stage.
RESOLVED – T H A T subject to the words “or Group Member” being included in the second sentence of point 2 of the threshold criteria at Appendix 2 to the report the document be approved for use in compliance with the duty of a Standards Committee to establish whether it is content that Political Group Leaders have complied with the duties of the 2021 Act. Reason for decision Having regard to the duty under the Local Government Act 2000 and the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted having regard to the fact that an update on the correspondence received from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and any matters arising under Part II of the report would be considered under Part II of the agenda. Reason for decision To apprise Members of the Committee.
RESOLVED – T H A T the responses to the Welsh Government consultation be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the work being undertaken by the Local Government Association and Welsh Local Government Association on the programme of work be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 28th September, 2023 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: that 1. the overarching approach for the procurement of the external Advice Service provision be approved. 2. authority be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing & Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Tackling Poverty, Equality & Public Health, to determine all aspects of the procurement process (including finalising the evaluation criteria to be used, commencement of the procurement process, the award of the contracts and all ancillary matters pertaining to the procurement).
RESOLVED: that 1. the revenue financial outturn based on the projected position at Month 6 2023/24 be noted. 2. the capital spend and projected position at Month 6 2023/24 be noted.
RESOLVED: that 1) the Indoor Arena Funding Strategy as set out within this report and in more detail at Confidential Appendix 2 be approved. 2) entry into and execution of the Development and Funding Agreement (DFA) previously approved by Cabinet in July 2023, be authorised and in so doing approve any amendments to the legal documentation as may be necessary, for reasons including but not limited to ensuring consistency between them and finalising any outstanding areas of further deeds and documents which are ancillary to the legal documents approved, subject to consultation with S151 Officer and Legal Officers. 3) It be noted that, subject to entering into a DFA with the Arena Developer/Operator and approval by Cabinet of the MSCP Business Case at a future meeting, relevant financial implications will be updated in the Medium-Term Financial Plan, Capital, and Treasury Management Strategies to be consistent with this funding strategy, to form a revised affordability envelope. 4) It be noted that Treasury Management Activities are delegated to the S151 Officer and implementation and review of this funding strategy will be undertaken as part of the annual updates to the strategy and checkpoints in respect to this project specifically as part of post project review.
RESOLVED: that • the proposed vision, principles, and new operating model for Cardiff Youth Service be agreed. • the proposed focus upon locality working, to strengthen and integrate youth work disciplines in a locality area, ensuring that teams are responsive to the needs of the community that they serve, be endorsed. • It be noted that the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning will provide updates to the relevant Cabinet Member(s) on the delivery of the actions identified within the report, including assurance that resources are appropriately prioritised to address the needs of the most vulnerable and at-risk children and young people. • It be noted that senior managers will provide updates to the relevant Cabinet Member(s) on the work being undertaken to integrate the Cardiff Youth Service more effectively with wider services for adolescents.
RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee having considered all the information, and in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Licensing Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy, GRANTED the application.
RESOLVED – That the Sub-Committee having considered all the information, and in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003, the Section 182 Guidance and the Licensing Authority’s own Statement of Licensing Policy, GRANTED the application.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations 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 of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: That Councillor Huw Thomas be appointed as the Chairperson
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 the exempt 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.
RESOLVED: That Candidates 56217, 56208, 56177, 56166, 56219 & 56167 be put forward to the Assessment Centre.
RESOLVED: That Councillor Sarah Merry be appointed as the Chairperson.
RESOLVED: To note the Term of Reference: ‘To discharge the functions of the authority in respect of the appointment and dismissal of Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers (as defined in the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006) and the statutory Head of Democratic Services, in accordance with the Employment Procedure Rules and any other relevant Council policies and procedures.
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 the exempt 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.
RESOLVED: That Candidates 55624, 55600, 55576, 55376, 55629 and 54749 be put forward to the Assessment Centre.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.