Sut mae'r cyngor yn codi ac yn gwario ei arian, gan gynnwys y dreth gyngor ac arbedion.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae pob cyngor yn pennu cyllideb bob blwyddyn: faint i'w wario ar bob gwasanaeth a faint o dreth gyngor i'w chodi. Mae'r dreth gyngor yn talu am tua thraean; daw'r rhan fwyaf o'r gweddill o grant gan Lywodraeth Cymru ac ardrethi busnes.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Mae'r Cabinet yn cynnig y gyllideb, fel arfer yn y gaeaf, ac mae'r Cyngor llawn yn ei chytuno ac yn pennu'r dreth gyngor erbyn dechrau mis Mawrth. Mae pwyllgorau craffu'n archwilio'r cynlluniau yn gyntaf.
Dweud eich dweud
Mae'r rhan fwyaf o gynghorau'n cynnal ymgynghoriad ar y gyllideb yn yr hydref neu ddechrau'r gaeaf. Mae eich cynghorwyr yn pleidleisio ar y gyllideb derfynol, felly dywedwch wrthyn nhw beth sy'n bwysig i chi.
Mewn rhifau
Treth gyngor a gasglwyd: 95% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Ardrethi busnes a gasglwyd: 96% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
RESOLVED: that
1. Authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment (in consultation with the Corporate Director for Resources and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport) to finalise and award the Stage 2 Construction Contract to John Graham Construction Limited.
2. It be noted that this delegation is conditional upon the overall project cost remaining within the approved budget and the Project Team providing assurance to the Programme Board that the project funding is adequate.
3. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment (in consultation with the Corporate Director for Resources and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport) to vary the Stage 1 ECI contract to cover all costs incurred to date, to approve any future Compensation Events under the NEC contract, and to enable defined packages of enabling works, utility diversions and site?set?up activities to proceed in advance of the Stage 2 Notice to Proceed.
4. the risks included within the report be noted.
5. It be noted that several elements associated with the award of this contract are commercially sensitive and are therefore provided within the confidential appendices. These include all information relating to cost, funding and programme. This information must remain confidential to protect the Council’s commercial position, and no Notice to Proceed will be issued until the conditions set out in this report and its appendices have been satisfied.
RESOLVED: that Council be recommended to:
1. confirm that the decision to agree the Pay Policy Statement constitutes agreement to implement the cost of living pay increases determined by the relevant negotiating body effective from 1st April 2026, as accounted for in the Budget set and agreed by Council on 5th March 2026.
2. determine that any additional financial implications arising from the national pay agreements determined after this date that cannot be met within the Council’s Revenue Budget will be referred to Council for consideration and decision.
3. Approve the attached Pay Policy Statement (2026/27) Appendix 1.
RESOLVED: that
1) It be agreed in principle to commence the procurement process for the delivery of the Ely Youth Zone project subject to the full acquisition of the preferred site and in line with the budget strategy outlined at Confidential Appendix 1.
2) authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer to deal with all aspects of the procurement of a developer to deliver the Ely Youth Zone project as set out at Confidential Appendix 1 and subject to remaining within the financial envelope set out at Confidential Appendix 1.
3) Once fully assembled, a 125-year lease of the Council owned Youth Zone site at a peppercorn rent to the OnSide charity be agreed to.
4) a grant funding agreement with the OnSide charity in relation to the Council revenue contribution for the first 7-years as set out at Confidential Appendix 1 be committed to.
5) the development a detailed utilisation plan with OnSide that will set out how the Council will ensure use of the facility is optimised in the local community, particularly at off-peak times (during normal school hours) through engagement with the Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities, the Cabinet Member for Education, the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, local members, young people, the Council’s Education Service and the Council’s Youth Service be agreed to.
RESOLVED: that
1) the updated Full Business Case which includes the financial envelope and contingencies for delivery of the new Core Office building based on final fixed costs provided through the procurement process and the PCSA stage as set out at Confidential Appendix 2 be approved.
2) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, the Legal Officer and the Section 151 Officer to:
(i) Enter a Development Agreement with the successful bidder for delivery of the new Core Office building in accordance with the draft contract set out at Confidential Appendix 5 and within the financial envelope set out at Confidential Appendix 2.
(ii) Enter into an Agreement for Lease with the Wales Millenium Centre to enable the delivery of the Capella Production Studio in accordance with the terms set out at Confidential Appendix 3 and, if required, dispose of the asset prior to practical completion
(iii) Manage budgets and appointments relating to the interface works between the Arena and Area A as set out at Confidential Appendix 2.
(iv) Develop final plans for the CAT B fit-out of the new Core Office building including Furniture, Fittings and Equipment (FF&E), ICT infrastructure, the ARC and UTCC infrastructure as set-out at Confidential Appendix 2 in-line with the capped financial envelope set out at Confidential Appendix 2 and to return to Cabinet for final consideration and approval.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C154, 4th December, 2025 (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.
FINAL HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA) BUDGET PROPOSALS 2026/27, RENT SETTING 2026/27 AND HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT BUSINESS PLAN (2026/27) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C179, 8th January, 2026 (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.
REVISED STREET SCENE STRATEGY (2026/2031) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C190, 15th January, 2026 (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.
DRAFT BUDGET 2026/27 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C214, 26th February, 2026 (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 2026/27 AND FINAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C215, 26th February, 2026 (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 2026/27 AND UPDATE FOR 2025/26 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C216, 26th February, 2026 (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.
MIGRATION OF SCHOOL TELEPHONE SYSTEM TO A CLOUD BASED SOLUTION (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C217, 26th February, 2026 (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.
DEMOCRACY AND BOUNDARY COMMISSION CYMRU – VALE OF GLAMORGAN ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS REVIEW FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C218, 26th February, 2026 (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.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the content of the report at Agenda Item 9(b) – Budget 2026/27 and
MTFP 2026/27 to 2030/31 Supplemental Report – providing additional details
regarding updated Standard Spending Assessment Figures Assessment as
supplemental information to Agenda Item 9(a) – Draft Budget 2026/27 and Medium
Term Financial Plan 2026/27 to 2030/31 – be noted.
(2) T H A T a Council Tax increase of 6.5% be approved.
(3) T H A T the budget for 2026/27 be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report with the most up to date figures as
part of its final budget deliberations and for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure
that all relevant matters were considered as necessary.
(2) Setting the annual rate of Council Tax was a key policy decision for Council.
(3) Setting a balanced budget was a statutory responsibility and decision for Full
Council.
CAPITAL STRATEGY 2026/27 AND FINAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
The Leader presented the report which outlined the Council’s approach to capital
finance for the forthcoming years and highlighted a range of schemes to undertaken
in the medium and longer term, to the value of approximately £0.5billion. They
outlined that where possible there would best endeavours to ensure minimal
slippage and that the proposals included schemes such as schools, housing and
wider infrastructure alongside decarbonisation activity, and the Western Vale
Gateway. They further noted that the emerging conflict in the Middle East would
have an impact due to oil and gas prices, but budgets included contingency
arrangements.
Councillor Franks queried how the Council would manage potential slippage and
sought assurance for how deliverable this strategy would be.
Councillor Dr. Johnson raised concerns over year-on-year slippage and the
completion of plans, citing Western Vale Gateway as an example, and further raised
the lack of a second Welsh medium secondary school in a rural area within the
Strategy.
The Leader responded that there would inevitably be slippage as elements outside
of the Council’s control such as school holidays, but the Council was building
resilience in its Project Management capacity. They noted that Western Vale
Gateway scheme had taken a number of years as it had required negotiations with
the Health Board as site owners, but they would be moving forward imminently, and
that information around a new Welsh Medium secondary school would be provided
when available.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Capital Strategy 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be
approved.
(2) T H A T the final Capital Programme for the years 2026/27 to 2030/31 as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report be approved.
(3) T H A T officers be granted delegated authority to vire £10k or below between
schemes that were already approved within the five year Capital Programme.
(4) T H A T the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and
Resources, be granted delegated authority to make additions, deletions or transfers
to or from the:
i. 2026/27 to 2030/31 Housing Improvement Programme as appropriate.
ii. 2026/27 to 2030/31 Asset Renewal budgets as appropriate.
iii. S106 funded schemes subject to Member consultation as required under the
existing process.
iv. Decarbonisation Schemes
v. Sustainable Communities for Learning programme.
vi. Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes.
vii. Pride in Place Impact fund
viii. Plan for Neighbourhood
ix. Transforming Towns
x. Local Growth fund.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the Capital Strategy for 2026/27.
(2) To set and approve future Capital Programmes to 2030/31.
(3) To enable officers to progress schemes more quickly where low value
virements below £10k were required.
(4) To enable the Housing Capital budget, Asset Renewal budgets, S106
schemes, Decarbonisation Schemes, Sustainable Communities for Learning
programme, Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes, Pride in Place Impact fund,
Plan for Neighbourhood, Transforming Towns and Local Growth Fund to be
managed effectively.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2026/27 AND UPDATE FOR 2025/26 (REF)
The Leader provided an overview of the report, which demonstrated how the Council
managed it finances prudently, and thanked attendees of a recent briefing session
surrounding treasury management. They highlighted Appendix 1, containing an
update to the review strategy and updated prudential indicators and Appendix 2
which included areas such as the investment strategy and CIPFA reporting
framework.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposed 2026/27 Treasury Management and Investment
Strategy including the following specific resolutions (detailed in Appendix 2 to the
report) be approved:
• The Authorised Limit for External Debt be set at £265.800m for 2025/26,
£308.472m for 2026/27, £370.857m for 2027/28 and £435.486m for 2028/29.
• The Operational Boundary for External Debt be set at £237.168m for 2025/26,
£278.201m for 2026/27, £339.237m for 2027/28 and £402.998m for 2028/29.
• The Section 151 Officer be granted delegated authority within the total
Authorised Limit and Operational Boundary as estimated for individual years
to effect movement between the separately agreed limits for borrowing and
other long-term liabilities.
• An upper limit of £0m for 2025/26, £10m in 2026/27, £10m in 2027/28 and
£10m in 2028/29 be set for total principal sums invested for over 364 days.
• The amount of projected borrowing that is fixed rate maturing in each period
as a percentage of total projected borrowing that is fixed rate be set as shown
below and further detailed in Appendix 1.
Table 1 – Upper and lower Limits for fixed rate borrowing
Upper Limit Lower Limit
Under 12 months 20% 0%
12 months and within 24 months 40% 0%
24 months and within 5 years 40% 0%
5 years and within 10 years 40% 0%
10 years and above 100% 0%
• Any breaches of the Prudential Indicators will be reported through to the next
meeting of Cabinet, with the exception of the Authorised Limit for External
Debt which would require prior Council approval.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Head of Finance/Section 151
Officer to approve the Treasury Management Policy Statement and Treasury
Management Practices.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted as set out in paragraph 2.34 of the
report, to enable the assigned officers to place investments with the Debt
Management Account Deposit Facility (DMADF) in line with the daily cash flow
projections.
Reasons for decisions
(1) In order for the Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy as
prepared be approved as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
(2) In order for the Treasury Management Policy Statement and Treasury
Management Practices to be approved.
(3) In order for smooth running of daily cash flow.
BIGLIS TO DINAS POWYS ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE (REF)
The Deputy Leader presented the report, noting that this work had been underway
for several years, but that this would allow the Council to move into construction on
both phases in line with regulations. They indicated that they were seeking to utilise
8 pieces of land owned by 4 landowners, with the preferred approach being
negotiation ahead of Compulsory Purchase Order. They noted that this active travel
route was essential in supporting people’s health, providing an alternative form of
transport and improving safety on a particular route.
Councillor Dr. Johnson said that this route was long awaited, with initial plans for this
to be delivered in 2020, and that this would be considered by Planning Committee in
the future. They highlighted the twin track approach outlined by Welsh Government,
with the emphasis being upon discussions, which could take several years.
Councillor Ernest indicated that this this could be an opportunity to revive the Dinas
Powys bypass project and provide better links for road users.
Councillor Penn stated that many people were put off cycling to Barry due to safety
concerns and welcomed anything that could be done to facilitate active travel.
The Deputy Leader emphasised that negotiations were due to get underway as
quickly as possible, and that the scheme had significant preparation work over many
years, and they hoped it would help the aim of reducing car users and improving
safety.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of delegated powers regarding the use of
Compulsory Purchase Orders be approved.
Reason for decision
To comply with governance requirements, as Cabinet does not hold delegated
powers to authorise the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders and in order to
maintain legal and constitutional integrity.
PAY POLICY 2026/27 (REF)
The Leader presented the report, noting that the median and mean pay gap had
reduced significantly from 2019 to 2025 to 1.6% and 2.3%, respectively. ONS had
reported that the average UK figure for the previous year had been 7% and so
reflected a positive position for the Council as a position of parity was worked
towards.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Council’s Pay Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the
report to Cabinet on 8th January, 2026 (Minute No. C180), be approved.
Reason for decision
To respond to the legal requirement under the Localism Act 2011 and to provide
openness and accountability in relation to how the Council rewards its staff.
N.B. All Chief Officers, save for two Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officers
servicing the meeting and the Head of Human Resources and Organisational
Development, left the meeting when this item was considered. The Head of
Human Resources and Organisational Development remained in the meeting,
until the matter was to be voted upon, in order to provide any clarification
required by Elected Members.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T it be noted that at its meeting on 18th December 2025,
Cabinet (the Executive) calculated the following amounts for the year
2026/27 in accordance with regulations made under Section 33(5) of
the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-
(a) 64,634 being the amount calculated by Cabinet (the
Executive) in accordance with regulation 3 of the Local Authorities
(Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as
amended, as its council tax base for the year.
(b) Part of the Council’s area
Barry 21,575
Colwinston 374
Cowbridge with Llanblethian 3,040
Dinas Powys 4,067
Ewenny 466
Llancarfan 494
Llandough 981
Llandow 450
Llanfair 394
Llangan 481
Llanmaes 249
Llantwit Major 4,417
Michaelston 256
Penarth 12,010
Pendoylan 377
Penllyn 1,229
Peterston-Super-Ely 558
St. Athan 1,832
St. Brides Major 1,507
St. Donats 224
St. Georges and St. Brides-Super-Ely 243
St. Nicholas and Bonvilston 799
Sully and Lavernock 2,896
Welsh St. Donats 331
Wenvoe 1,572
Wick 554
Total Council Tax Base Town and Community
Councils 61,376
Rhoose 3,258
Total Council Tax Base 64,634
being the amounts calculated by Cabinet (the Executive), in
accordance with regulation 6 of the Regulations, as amended, as the
amounts of its council tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts
of its area to which one or more special items relate.
(2) That the following amounts be now calculated by the Council for the year
2026/27 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government
Finance Act 1992:
(a) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the £512,619,334
items set out in Section 32 (2) (a) to (d) and (2A) of the Act
(including Town / Community Council Precepts totaling
£4,120,294)
(b) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the £154,727,807
items set out in Section 32 (3) (a), (aa) and (c), and (3A) of the
Act
(c) Amount by which the aggregate at (2)(a) above exceeds the £357,891,527
aggregate at (2)(b) above, calculated by the Council, in
accordance with Section 32(4) of the Act, as its budget
requirement for the year.
(d) Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be £239,844,113
payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of
redistributed non-domestic rates, revenue support grant, its
council tax reduction scheme, additional grant or special grant
less certain Discretionary Non-Domestic Rate Reliefs
(e) The amount at (2)(c) above less the amount at (2)(d) above, all £1,826.40
divided by the amount at (1)(a) above, calculated by the Council,
in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Act as the basic amount
of its council tax for the year.
(f) Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section £4,120,294
34(1) of the Act.
(g) Amount at (2)(e) above less the result given by dividing the £1,762.65
amount at (2)(f) above by the amount at (1)(a) above, calculated
by the Council, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as
the basic amount of its council tax for the year for dwellings in
those parts of its area to which no special item relates.
(h) Part of the Council’s area £
Barry 1,832.32
Colwinston 1,819.84
Cowbridge with Llanblethian 1,882.51
Dinas Powys 1,802.40
Ewenny 1,814.15
Llancarfan 1,797.35
Llandough 1,845.98
Llandow 1,789.32
Llanfair 1,777.46
Llangan 1,787.15
Llanmaes 1,822.20
Llantwit Major 1,841.65
Michaelston 1,796.07
Penarth 1,856.04
Pendoylan 1,787.85
Penllyn 1,776.89
Peterston-Super-Ely 1,807.09
Rhoose 1,762.65
St. Athan 1,816.77
St. Brides Major 1,786.54
St. Donats 1,787.10
St. Georges and St. Brides-Super-Ely 1,795.08
St. Nicholas and Bonvilston 1,834.66
Sully and Lavernock 1,796.97
Welsh St. Donats 1,788.27
Wenvoe 1,791.59
Wick 1,784.31
being the amounts given by adding to the amount at (2)(g)
above the amounts of the special item or items relating to
dwellings in those parts of the Council’s area mentioned above
divided in each case by the amount at (1)(b) above, calculated
by the Council, in accordance with Section 34 (3) of the Act, as
the basic amounts of its council tax for the year for dwellings in
those parts of its area to which one or more special items relate.
(i) Part of the Council's Area Valuation Bands
£ A B C D E F G H I
Barry 1,221.55 1,425.14 1,628.73 1,832.32 2,239.50 2,646.68 3,053.87 3,664.64 4,275.41
Colwinston 1,213.23 1,415.43 1,617.64 1,819.84 2,224.25 2,628.66 3,033.07 3,639.68 4,246.29
Cowbridge with Llanblethian 1,255.01 1,464.17 1,673.34 1,882.51 2,300.85 2,719.18 3,137.52 3,765.02 4,392.52
Dinas Powys 1,201.60 1,401.87 1,602.13 1,802.40 2,202.93 2,603.47 3,004.00 3,604.80 4,205.60
Ewenny 1,209.43 1,411.01 1,612.58 1,814.15 2,217.29 2,620.44 3,023.58 3,628.30 4,233.02
Llancarfan 1,198.23 1,397.94 1,597.64 1,797.35 2,196.76 2,596.17 2,995.58 3,594.70 4,193.82
Llandough 1,230.65 1,435.76 1,640.87 1,845.98 2,256.20 2,666.42 3,076.63 3,691.96 4,307.29
Llandow 1,192.88 1,391.69 1,590.51 1,789.32 2,186.95 2,584.57 2,982.20 3,578.64 4,175.08
Llanfair 1,184.97 1,382.47 1,579.96 1,777.46 2,172.45 2,567.44 2,962.43 3,554.92 4,147.41
Llangan 1,191.43 1,390.01 1,588.58 1,787.15 2,184.29 2,581.44 2,978.58 3,574.30 4,170.02
Llanmaes 1,214.80 1,417.27 1,619.73 1,822.20 2,227.13 2,632.07 3,037.00 3,644.40 4,251.80
Llantwit Major 1,227.77 1,432.39 1,637.02 1,841.65 2,250.91 2,660.16 3,069.42 3,683.30 4,297.18
Michaelston 1,197.38 1,396.94 1,596.51 1,796.07 2,195.20 2,594.32 2,993.45 3,592.14 4,190.83
Penarth 1,237.36 1,443.59 1,649.81 1,856.04 2,268.49 2,680.95 3,093.40 3,712.08 4,330.76
Pendoylan 1,191.90 1,390.55 1,589.20 1,787.85 2,185.15 2,582.45 2,979.75 3,575.70 4,171.65
Penllyn 1,184.59 1,382.03 1,579.46 1,776.89 2,171.75 2,566.62 2,961.48 3,553.78 4,146.08
Peterston-Super-Ely 1,204.73 1,405.51 1,606.30 1,807.09 2,208.67 2,610.24 3,011.82 3,614.18 4,216.54
Rhoose 1,175.10 1,370.95 1,566.80 1,762.65 2,154.35 2,546.05 2,937.75 3,525.30 4,112.85
St.Athan 1,211.18 1,413.04 1,614.91 1,816.77 2,220.50 2,624.22 3,027.95 3,633.54 4,239.13
St.Brides Major 1,191.03 1,389.53 1,588.04 1,786.54 2,183.55 2,580.56 2,977.57 3,573.08 4,168.59
St.Donats 1,191.40 1,389.97 1,588.53 1,787.10 2,184.23 2,581.37 2,978.50 3,574.20 4,169.90
St.Georges & St.Brides-Super-Ely 1,196.72 1,396.17 1,595.63 1,795.08 2,193.99 2,592.89 2,991.80 3,590.16 4,188.52
St.Nicholas and Bonvilston 1,223.11 1,426.96 1,630.81 1,834.66 2,242.36 2,650.06 3,057.77 3,669.32 4,280.87
Sully and Lavernock 1,197.98 1,397.64 1,597.31 1,796.97 2,196.30 2,595.62 2,994.95 3,593.94 4,192.93
Welsh St.Donats 1,192.18 1,390.88 1,589.57 1,788.27 2,185.66 2,583.06 2,980.45 3,576.54 4,172.63
Wenvoe 1,194.39 1,393.46 1,592.52 1,791.59 2,189.72 2,587.85 2,985.98 3,583.18 4,180.38
Wick 1,189.54 1,387.80 1,586.05 1,784.31 2,180.82 2,577.34 2,973.85 3,568.62 4,163.39
being the amounts given by multiplying the amounts at (2)(g) and (2)(h) above by the number which, in the proportion set out in Section 5
(1/1A) of the Act, is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable
to dwellings listed in valuation band D, calculated by the Council, in accordance with Section 36 (1) of the Act, as the amounts to be taken
into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
(3) T H A T it be noted that for the year 2026/27 the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in
precepts issued to the Council in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, for each of the categories of
dwellings shown below:-
£ Valuation Bands
A B C D E F G H I
270.09 315.11 360.12 405.14 495.17 585.20 675.23 810.28 945.33
(4) THAT, having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at (2)(i) and (3) above, The Vale of Glamorgan County Borough
Council , in accordance with Section 30 (2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992, hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts
of Council Tax for the year 2026/27.
Part of the Council's Area £ Valuation Bands
£ A B C D E F G H I
Barry 1,491.64 1,740.25 1,988.85 2,237.46 2,734.67 3,231.88 3,729.10 4,474.92 5,220.74
Colwinston 1,483.32 1,730.54 1,977.76 2,224.98 2,719.42 3,213.86 3,708.30 4,449.96 5,191.62
Cowbridge with Llanblethian 1,525.10 1,779.28 2,033.46 2,287.65 2,796.02 3,304.38 3,812.75 4,575.30 5,337.85
Dinas Powys 1,471.69 1,716.98 1,962.25 2,207.54 2,698.10 3,188.67 3,679.23 4,415.08 5,150.93
Ewenny 1,479.52 1,726.12 1,972.70 2,219.29 2,712.46 3,205.64 3,698.81 4,438.58 5,178.35
Llancarfan 1,468.32 1,713.05 1,957.76 2,202.49 2,691.93 3,181.37 3,670.81 4,404.98 5,139.15
Llandough 1,500.74 1,750.87 2,000.99 2,251.12 2,751.37 3,251.62 3,751.86 4,502.24 5,252.62
Llandow 1,462.97 1,706.80 1,950.63 2,194.46 2,682.12 3,169.77 3,657.43 4,388.92 5,120.41
Llanfair 1,455.06 1,697.58 1,940.08 2,182.60 2,667.62 3,152.64 3,637.66 4,365.20 5,092.74
Llangan 1,461.52 1,705.12 1,948.70 2,192.29 2,679.46 3,166.64 3,653.81 4,384.58 5,115.35
Llanmaes 1,484.89 1,732.38 1,979.85 2,227.34 2,722.30 3,217.27 3,712.23 4,454.68 5,197.13
Llantwit Major 1,497.86 1,747.50 1,997.14 2,246.79 2,746.08 3,245.36 3,744.65 4,493.58 5,242.51
Michaelston 1,467.47 1,712.05 1,956.63 2,201.21 2,690.37 3,179.52 3,668.68 4,402.42 5,136.16
Penarth 1,507.45 1,758.70 2,009.93 2,261.18 2,763.66 3,266.15 3,768.63 4,522.36 5,276.09
Pendoylan 1,461.99 1,705.66 1,949.32 2,192.99 2,680.32 3,167.65 3,654.98 4,385.98 5,116.98
Penllyn 1,454.68 1,697.14 1,939.58 2,182.03 2,666.92 3,151.82 3,636.71 4,364.06 5,091.41
Peterston-Super-Ely 1,474.82 1,720.62 1,966.42 2,212.23 2,703.84 3,195.44 3,687.05 4,424.46 5,161.87
Rhoose 1,445.19 1,686.06 1,926.92 2,167.79 2,649.52 3,131.25 3,612.98 4,335.58 5,058.18
St.Athan 1,481.27 1,728.15 1,975.03 2,221.91 2,715.67 3,209.42 3,703.18 4,443.82 5,184.46
St.Brides Major 1,461.12 1,704.64 1,948.16 2,191.68 2,678.72 3,165.76 3,652.80 4,383.36 5,113.92
St.Donats 1,461.49 1,705.08 1,948.65 2,192.24 2,679.40 3,166.57 3,653.73 4,384.48 5,115.23
St.Georges & St.Brides-Super-
Ely 1,466.81 1,711.28 1,955.75 2,200.22 2,689.16 3,178.09 3,667.03 4,400.44 5,133.85
St.Nicholas and Bonvilston 1,493.20 1,742.07 1,990.93 2,239.80 2,737.53 3,235.26 3,733.00 4,479.60 5,226.20
Sully and Lavernock 1,468.07 1,712.75 1,957.43 2,202.11 2,691.47 3,180.82 3,670.18 4,404.22 5,138.26
Welsh St.Donats 1,462.27 1,705.99 1,949.69 2,193.41 2,680.83 3,168.26 3,655.68 4,386.82 5,117.96
Wenvoe 1,464.48 1,708.57 1,952.64 2,196.73 2,684.89 3,173.05 3,661.21 4,393.46 5,125.71
Wick 1,459.63 1,702.91 1,946.17 2,189.45 2,675.99 3,162.54 3,649.08 4,378.90 5,108.72
(5) T H A T discount for prompt payment of the Council Tax be not granted.
(6) T H A T the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax.
(7) T H A T notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief
Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38 (2)
of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
Reason for decisions
(1-7) In order to set the Council Tax for 2026/27.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to:
1.
Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 3.90% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms;
2.
Note that at its meeting on 18 December 2025 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2026/27 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a)
156,050 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year
b)
Lisvane
3,394
Pentyrch
3,945
Radyr
4,297
St. Fagans
2,065
Old St. Mellons
2,744
Tongwynlais
819
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate;
2.1
Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2026/27 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling (£673,734);
£1,499,236,914
b)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c);
£531,704,000
c)
Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year;
£967,532,914
d)
Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates;
£716,998,674
e)
The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year;
£1,608.04
f)
Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1);
£673,734
g)
Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate;
£1,603.72
h)
The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate;
Lisvane
1,629.80
Pentyrch
1,661.58
Radyr & Morganstown
1,651.11
St Fagans
1,632.05
St Mellons
1,625.72
Tongwynlais
1,645.83
i)
The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands;
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,086.54
1,267.62
1,448.71
1,629.8
1,991.98
2,354.15
2,716.34
3,259.60
3,802.86
Pentyrch
1,107.72
1,292.34
1,476.96
1,661.58
2,030.82
2,400.06
2,769.30
3,323.16
3,877.02
Radyr & Morganstown
1,100.74
1,284.20
1,467.65
1,651.11
2,018.02
2,384.93
2,751.85
3,302.22
3,852.59
St. Fagans
1,088.04
1,269.37
1,450.71
1,632.05
1,994.73
2,357.40
2,720.09
3,264.10
3,808.11
St. Mellons
1,083.82
1,264.45
1,445.09
1,625.72
1,986.99
2,348.26
2,709.54
3,251.44
3,793.34
Tongwynlais
1,097.22
1,280.09
1,462.96
1,645.83
2,011.57
2,377.31
2,743.05
3,291.66
3,840.27
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,069.15
1,247.34
1,425.53
1,603.72
1,960.10
2,316.48
2,672.87
3,207.44
3,742.01
2.2
Note that for the year 2026/27, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below:
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
270.09
315.11
360.12
405.14
495.17
585.20
675.23
810.28
945.33
2.3
Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2026/27 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:
Part of Council’s Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,356.63
1,582.73
1,808.83
2,034.94
2,487.15
2,939.35
3,391.57
4,069.88
4,748.19
Pentyrch
1,377.81
1,607.45
1,837.08
2,066.72
2,525.99
2,985.26
3,444.53
4,133.44
44,822.35
Radyr & Morganstown
1,370.83
1,599.31
1,827.77
2,056.25
2,513.19
2,970.13
3,427.08
4,112.50
4,797.92
St. Fagans
1,358.13
1,584.48
1,810.83
2,037.19
2,489.90
2,942.60
3,395.32
4,074.38
4,753.44
St. Mellons
1,353.91
1,579.56
1,805.21
2,030.86
2,482.16
2,933.46
3,384.77
4,061.72
4,738.67
Tongwynlais
1,367.31
1,595.20
1,823.08
2,050.97
2,506.74
2,962.51
3,418.28
4,101.94
4,785.60
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,339.24
1,562.45
1,785.65
2,008.86
2,455.27
2,901.68
3,348.10
4,017.72
4,687.34
2.4
Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from Page 299 Page 44 of 45 April 2026 to March 2027 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £63,222,097;
2.5
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax;
2.6
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 namely:
£
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
165,910
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council
18,604
2.7
Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992;
3.0
In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
a)
Approve the Capital Strategy 2026/27;
b)
Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing;
c)
Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2026/27 – 2030/31 including the affordable borrowing limit;
d)
Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme;
e)
Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2026/27.
4.0
To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report;
5.0
To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report;
6.0
To recognise the financial challenges facing the Council as set out in the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
RESOLVED: that
A. The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003, and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation recommend that Council:
1.0 Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 3.90% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms.
2.0 Note that at its meeting on 18 December 2025 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2026/27 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a) 156,050 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year.
b)
Lisvane
3,394
Pentyrch
3,945
Radyr
4,297
St. Fagans
2,065
Old St. Mellons
2,744
Tongwynlais
819
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate.
2.1 Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2026/27 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992: -
a) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling (£673,734). £1,499,236,914
b) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c). £531,704,000
c) Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year. £967,532,914
d) Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates.
£716,998,674
e) The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year.
£1,608.04
f) Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1).
£673,734
g) Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate.
£1,603.72
h) The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate.
Lisvane
1,629.80
Pentyrch
1,661.58
Radyr & Morganstown
1,651.11
St Fagans
1,632.05
St Mellons
1,625.72
Tongwynlais
1,645.83
i) The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Area
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,086.54
1,267.62
1,448.71
1,629.80
1,991.98
2,354.15
2,716.34
3,259.60
3,802.86
Pentyrch
1,107.72
1,292.34
1,476.96
1,661.58
2,030.82
2,400.06
2,769.30
3,323.16
3,877.02
Radyr & Morganstown
1,100.74
1,284.20
1,467.65
1,651.11
2,018.02
2,384.93
2,751.85
3,302.22
3,852.59
St Fagans
1,088.04
1,269.37
1,450.71
1,632.05
1,994.73
2,357.40
2,720.09
3,264.10
3,808.11
St Mellons
1,083.82
1,264.45
1,445.09
1,625.72
1,986.99
2,348.26
2,709.54
3,251.44
3,793.34
Tongwynlais
1,097.22
1,280.09
1,462.96
1,645.83
2,011.57
2,377.31
2,743.05
3,291.66
3,840.27
All other parts of the Council's area
1,069.15
1,247.34
1,425.53
1,603.72
1,960.10
2,316.48
2,672.87
3,207.44
3,742.01
2.2 Note that for the year 2026/27, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below: -
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
270.09
315.11
360.12
405.14
495.17
585.20
675.23
810.28
945.33
2.3 Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2026/27 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:
Part of Council's Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,356.63
1,582.73
1,808.83
2,034.94
2,487.15
2,939.35
3,391.57
4,069.88
4,748.19
Pentyrch
1,377.81
1,607.45
1,837.08
2,066.72
2,525.99
2,985.26
3,444.53
4,133.44
4,822.35
Radyr & Morganstown
1,370.83
1,599.31
1,827.77
2,056.25
2,513.19
2,970.13
3,427.08
4,112.50
4,797.92
St Fagans
1,358.13
1,584.48
1,810.83
2,037.19
2,489.90
2,942.60
3,395.32
4,074.38
4,753.44
St Mellons
1,353.91
1,579.56
1,805.21
2,030.86
2,482.16
2,933.46
3,384.77
4,061.72
4,738.67
Tongwynlais
1,367.31
1,595.20
1,823.08
2,050.97
2,506.74
2,962.51
3,418.28
4,101.94
4,785.60
All other parts of the Council's area
1,339.24
1,562.45
1,785.65
2,008.86
2,455.27
2,901.68
3,348.10
4,017.72
4,687.34
2.4 Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2026 to March 2027 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £63,222,097
2.5 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax.
2.6 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 namely
£
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
165,910
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council
18,604
2.7 Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
3.0 In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
(a) Approve the Capital Strategy 2026/27.
(b) Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing.
(c) Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2026/27 – 2030/31 including the affordable borrowing limit.
(d) Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme.
(e) Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2026/27.
4.0 To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report.
5.0 To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report.
B. The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government, Act and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation:
6.0 Approve the changes to fees and charges as set out in Appendix 4 (a) and 4 (b) to this report.
7.0 Delegate authority to the appropriate Director in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member, the Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, to amend or introduce new fees and charges during the year, subject if necessary (having regard to the proposed change), to relevant Impact Assessments and public consultation being undertaken and the results thereof being duly considered before the delegated authority is exercised.
8.0 Recognise the financial challenges facing the Council as set out in the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
RESOLVED: that
1. the projected revenue financial outturn based on the projected position at Month 9 2025/26 be noted.
2. the capital spend and projected position at Month 9 2025/26 be noted.