Trwyddedau ar gyfer tafarndai, tacsis a digwyddiadau, ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol a safonau masnach.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae cynghorau'n gweithio gyda'r heddlu ac eraill ar ddiogelwch cymunedol, yn rhedeg teledu cylch cyfyng, yn trwyddedu tafarndai, tacsis a mangreoedd gamblo, ac yn delio ag ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol fel sŵn.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Mae penderfyniadau trwyddedu'n cael eu gwneud gan bwyllgor neu is-bwyllgor trwyddedu o gynghorwyr, sy'n clywed gan ymgeiswyr a gwrthwynebwyr.
Dweud eich dweud
Gallwch wrthwynebu cais am drwydded yn ystod ei gyfnod ymgynghori. Rhowch wybod i'r cyngor am sŵn ac ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol.
Wrthi'n llwytho
Fesul cyngor, y 12 mis diwethaf
Faint o eitemau agenda ar y pwnc hwn y deliodd pob cyngor â nhw, a faint oedd â phenderfyniad wedi'i gofnodi.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the Public
Protection Licensing Committee and the representations made by the Applicant,
Members determined that the Applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a
hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver’s licence.
(2) T H A T the driver be issued with a written warning in relation to disclosing
convictions to the Licensing Authority at the time of conviction and upon the renewal
of their licence.
(3) T H A T an advisory letter be sent to the Operator in relation to their providing
assistance to drivers to complete applications on behalf of Applicants and ensuring
points were declared.
Reasons for decisions
(1-3) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, as detailed in
Appendix B to the report, be approved.
Reason for decision
To ensure that the Council fulfilled its duty as a Licensing Authority under the
Licensing Act 2003.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the updates to the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme for April to
June 2026 attached at Appendix 1 be agreed.
(2) T H A T the Cabinet Quarterly Work Programme July to September 2026
attached at Appendix 2 be endorsed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To monitor progress.
(2) To approve the Work Programme for July to September 2026.
C30 CABINET QUARTERLY REPORT - REPORTING MINUTES OF
JOINT COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEES WHERE THE VALE OF
GLAMORGAN COUNCIL IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY –
NO RELEVANT COMMITTEE) –
The Leader presented the report to make available to all Members the minutes from
various Committees over the period March to June 2026 as requested by
Governance and Audit Committee for ease of reference and for information.
Councillor Wilson, in referring to the minutes of the Cardiff Bay Advisory Committee,
referred to a number of matters considered at the meeting, including a Navigational
Safety and General Progress Report, production of an anniversary book
documenting Cardiff Harbour Authority’s 25th anniversary, discussion regarding
water-taxi services, and updates from Natural Resources Wales and Waterfront
Partners. The next meeting would be taking place in September and would include a
visit to the barrage to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Councillor Williams in referring to the minutes of the Corporate Parenting Panel said
the Panel discussed the Pupil Development Grant which was specific to Children
Looked After as there had been concerns as to how processes were working and to
ensure that those children were able to access that finding. He thanked the Officers
concerned for their investigation work and ensuring that processes were now more
robust and those children would be able to access that funding wherever they were
located, including those based out-of-County. It was also noted that the Grant would
be separate from other budgets to ensure it was being spent where it was needed
and not part of more general funding. He looked forward to Cabinet receiving the
minutes from the June meeting that replaced the May date.
The Leader said that the commitment of Officers to ensure that Children Looked
After got the best possible start in life was to be applauded.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes concerning meetings of Joint Committees and
Committees where the Vale of Glamorgan Council was an active participant from
March to June 2026 be noted.
Reasons for decision
To present to Cabinet a report on a quarterly basis which would provide an overview
of all the Joint Committee Meetings of which the Vale of Glamorgan Council was a
formal member and links to the respective minutes
C31 REVENUE OUTTURN POSITION 2025/26 (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY –
RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to approve the report and the financial measures
taken and proposed.
Throughout the year, the financial position was monitored on an ongoing basis with a
full picture available at the end of year as to how some aspects had changed, where
additional grant funding had been received and where it had been necessary to use
reserves, and would assist as part of future budget-setting activities which would be
resuming for the 2026/27 financial year shortly.
The provisional outturn for 2025/26 had a near balanced position with a net adverse
variance of £47k after £6.7m unplanned use of reserves that offset existing school
deficits, which were not written off, and which would have to be recovered and would
be made available for other services. There was just under £3m of reserves used to
support Council services and a reserve allocation of £7m to create a dedicated
schools’ deficit off-set reserve.
School deficits remained the Council’s most significant financial concern with 32
schools ending the year in deficit with gross deficits totalling £14.3m. 21
schools in a surplus position with surplus balances amounting to £3.47m, leaving an
overall net deficit of £10.827m. Recovery plans were in the process of being
developed with all schools in deficit with further intervention possible should and
deficits be considered irrecoverable, however some schools concerned were working
constructively and making good progress in terms of their deficit figures. The Council
would continue to work with those schools going forward. School transport continued
to be a significant ongoing pressure.
The Social Services Directorate reported a gross overspend of £3.2m mainly due to
increased costs of children’s external placements and bespoke care packages, the
rising demand in in complexity of cases in Adult Services, overspends in residential
and nursing care placements and staffing and agency pressures within Council-run
Care Homes.
In the Environment and Housing Directorate there were overspends in terms of
highway maintenance and pothole repairs, largely due to adverse weather
conditions. Staff were commended for their part in working to redress those issues.
The Council’s usable reserves had reduced from just over £63m down to £58.5m.
The Council Fund balance had reduced from £13m to £11.93m, but still above the
minimum level as set by the Authority’ Section 151 Officer.
Borrowing and investment projects had performed favourably. The Council had set
challenging saving targets of over £8.7m for 2025/26 and 81% of those were
achieved or mitigated.
There would be an opportunity for a more in-depth discussion as the report was
being referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report and the financial measures taken and proposed be
approved.
(2) T H A T the reserve reductions made to offset the increased 2025/26 school
deficit position be noted.
(3) T H A T the list of adverse variances set out in the report were discussed.
(4) T H A T savings that had not been achieved in 2025/26 and previous years
were discussed.
(5) T H A T the report be referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee for
consideration.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the report and the financial measures taken and proposed.
(2) To ensure that Members had been consulted on reserve reductions
undertaken to offset school deficits and ensure the sustainability of the financial
position of the Council.
(3) To inform Members of the underlying adverse variances and the need to
address those budget areas in 2026/27.
(4) To make Members aware of the value of savings that had not been achieved
in 2025/26 and in previous financial years and the need to address those budget
areas in 2026/27 through delivery of the savings or mitigation.
(5) To enable the Scrutiny Committee responsible for finance to review the year
end position.
C32 CAPITAL OUTTURN 2025/26 (EL/PR) (SCRUTINY – RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to provide detail on the outturn position for the
Capital Programme 2025/26.
Due to the work carried out cross all Directorates the report noted the current
adjusted Programme of £92.717m, despite continuing challenges including
significant cost increases and shortages of resources. The Capital Programme for
2025/26 out turned at £73.765m, with slippage of just over £17m which would move
over into the 2026/27 Capital Programme.
Investment had taken place on the new school at Ysgol Y Deri, £2.5m Welsh
Government investment in schools maintenance grants that provided repairs to
existing schools including new roofs, toilets, boilers and electrical works.
There had been just investment in Social Services to fund home adaptations such as
stairlifts, level access showers or ramps, which allowed people to continue living
safely and independently in their own homes.
Expenditure within the Housing Revenue Account included work on new build
schemes and also updates and renewing of internal and external aspects of existing
housing stock. Over £4m had been spent on highways maintenance works and the
Welsh Government Brilliant Basics programme grant funded toilet refurbishment for
Cosmeston and Porthkerry parks, meaning that refurbishment had been carried out
on all but one set of public toilets in the Vale of Glamorgan which was programmed
to be brought forward.
The Leader advised that it was proposed for the report to be referred to Resources
Scrutiny Committee and looked forward to the discussion that would take place
there.
Councillor Wilson said that both Officers and external contractors had undertaken a
lot of work as part of the programme. He referred to the slope stabilisation works that
were ongoing at Penarth Marina and would be delivered over the new financial year
as a good example of capital expenditure. Another scheme that had been delivered
was the improved crossing point on Windsor Road, Penarth.
The Leader also referred to the new homes at Cwrt y Chwarel on Coldbrook Road
East in Barry and refurbishment of the warden’s office at Cosmeston which was re-
roofed and had an 18kW PV solar panel array installed.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the year end capital position for financial year 2025/26 be noted.
(2) T H A T the additional scheme budgets as set out in Appendix 1 to the report
be approved.
(3) T H A T the summary position of the changes in the Capital Programme by
directorate from approval at Council on 10th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report, be noted.
(4) T H A T the Emergency Powers in Appendix 3, approved in respect of the
slippage, be noted.
(5) T H A T the 2025/26 Capital Programme be amended to reflect the revised
lease arrangements for 2025/26 that met the threshold for inclusion under IFRS16.
(6) T H A T the report be referred to Resources Scrutiny Committee for
consideration and for any recommendations to be returned to Cabinet for
consideration.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To inform Cabinet of the year end capital position for financial year 2025/26.
(2) To inform Cabinet of the additional schemes added to the approved
programme for 2025/26.
(3) To inform Cabinet of the changes to the Approved Capital Programme set on
10th March 2025.
(4) To advise Cabinet of the approved slippage in the Emergency Powers from
the 2025/26 Capital Programme.
(5) To request approval of the revised Leasing amendments for 2025/26 for
inclusion under the IFRS16 accounting standard.
(6) To enable the Scrutiny Committee responsible for finance to review the year
end position.
C33 ANNUAL TREASURY MANAGEMENT REPORT 2025/26 (EL/PR)
(SCRUTINY – RESOURCES) –
The Leader presented the report to seek Cabinet acceptance of the annual report on
Treasury Management 2025/26.
During 2025/26 the Council maintained an under borrowed position, with borrowing
of £20.5m split between £16m from the Public Works Loan Board, £3.5m from
another Local Authority and an additional loan of £1m which had been advanced
from the Welsh Government for Town Transformation. Of the borrowing undertaken
£10.000m was in support of capital expenditure for the Housing Revenue Account.
The Council's borrowing requirement increased £11.478m in 2025/26 giving a total
Capital Financing Requirement of £213.634m on 31st March 2026. At the same
date, the Council held £181.871m of Gross External Borrowing and other longer term
debt liability of £3.506m. The Council was therefore under borrowed by £28.257m
as of 31st March 2026. External Borrowing was well within the Authorised Limit and
Operational Boundary set for 2025/26.
The Leader said that the Council continued to have a cautious approach to
investment and the priority was to safeguard and manage investments in-house and
only invest with institutions that met the minimum credit-rating criteria. The total
interest earned on such investments in 2025/26 was just over £2.3m and the total
investment balance at the end of the year was £37.1m.
If agreed, the report would be discussed further at Governance and Audit Committee
before referral to Full Council for final consideration.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the annual report on Treasury Management 2025/26 be
accepted and that the report be referred to Governance and Audit Committee prior to
referral to Full Council for final approval. Should Governance and Audit Committee
have no recommendations back to Cabinet, that the report be referred directly to Full
Council for final consideration.
Reason for decision
To accept and refer the report to the Governance and Audit Committee which had
oversight of the Treasury arrangements, prior to referral to Full Council for final
approval as required by regulation.
C34 PHASE 1 WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SULLY PRIMARY
SCHOOL, THROUGH THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FOR LEARNING
PROGRAMME (EAWL) (SCRUTINY – START WELL) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to seek Cabinet approval to award a
direct contract through the compliant direct award process under the SEWSCAP
Framework (SEWSCAP 4, Lot 3) for Phase 1 works associated with the Sully
Primary School, through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.
The Leader said that there were currently five schools in progress with eighteen
already having been built. The Capital report on the agenda referred to the
Resources Base at St Cyres which was also one of several that had put in place in
various schools, and it was recognised that the Vale of Glamorgan had one of the
most successful school building programmes in Wales, whether that be as new
builds, re-models or extensions.
Councillor Birch said that the five schools in progress were Ysgol Glyn Derw at
Cosmeston should be completed this year, Sir Richard Gwyn next year for March
2026, Ysgol Bro Morgannwg, Holm View and Sully Primary Schools. She thanked
the Council Officers concerned for the work in bringing forward the programme.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the use of the SEWSCAP Framework, Lot 3, as a compliant route to
market for the delivery of Phase 1 works at Sully Primary School, be approved.
(2) T H A T Phase 2 proposals remained subject to the identification and approval
of future funding contributions, including Section 106 and Welsh Government
Sustainable Communities for Learning funding.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to complete and execute any contracts and any
associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council, in respect of the project
Reasons for decisions
(1) To enable the timely delivery of Phase 1 improvement works at Sully Primary
School in support of the Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning
Programme, utilising an established and compliant procurement framework which
provided value for money, programme certainty, and reduced procurement
timescales.
(2) To note the longer-term strategic aspirations for the site and future phases of
investment.
(3) To ensure that the necessary legal documentation was in place for the
contract.
C35 OBJECTION REPORT: BENDRICK ROAD, BARRY – PROPOSED
DISABLED PERSONS’ PARKING PLACE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER (NBS)
(SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to advise Cabinet of an objection received
following the statutory consultation for a proposed Disabled Persons’ Parking Place
on Bendrick Road, Barry.
The Directorate of Environment and Housing worked with the Social Services
Directorate when looking at schemes such as disabled parking bays, with any
objections to proposed schemes considered by Cabinet. A summary of the objection
received and the responses to that objection were contained within the report in
Section 4. It was necessary to balance different interests and consider public safety.
Councillor Wilson emphasised that disabled spaces were not for the exclusive use of
an individual but for anyone with the relevant permission to use them, and there
were a number of such spaces across the Vale of Glamorgan dependent on need.
The Leader said it was difficult when dealing with existing parking pressures in an
area but also important to consider those with mobility issues.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T having considered the objection received in relation to this report, the
implementation of the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for a Disabled Persons’
Parking Place on Bendrick Road, Barry be approved.
(2) T H A T the objector be notified of Cabinet’s decision.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure Cabinet fulfilled its statutory duty to consider the objection and
relevant evidence prior to determining whether the Traffic Regulation Order should
be made.
(2) To ensure transparency, procedural fairness and effective communication by
formally notifying objectors of Cabinet’s decision and the reasons for it.
C36 PENCOEDTRE PARK (NBS/LSW) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building Services presented the report
to Cabinet which recommended a series of delegations to support the delivery of
projects awarded funding by Welsh Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund,
including an upgrade to the existing splash pad, construction a new skate park, and
construction of a new toilet block with changing facilities.
The Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Well-being added that the splash pad
had provided enjoyment for children across the local wards but needed
improvement. Pride in Place Impact Funding had been awarded to support those
improvements. It was anticipated that the construction would be a minimum of 16
weeks, therefore work would need to commence on site by the end of October / early
November to ensure completion by March 2027.
Councillor Wilson then invited comments from two of the local Members.
Councillor Brooks said that refurbishment of the free of charge and safe splash pad
had been looked at for a number of years. The skate park required updating and the
community had requested access to a toilet block nearer to where the children
played for years, and it was so positive to see that request being actioned as part of
the proposals. The site would have a water re-fill station also. Pencoedtre park was
located in the Court ward but also served Gibbonsdown and Cadoc and would
benefit the residents of those Lower Layer Super Output Areas, as well as thew
wider Vale of Glamorgan.
Councillor Perkes was mindful of how well-used the splash pad was and was
pleased that work would take place over the autumn so the free facility would be
open for summer 2027. Having the investment at Pencoedtre Park was important for
both the local and wider communities and would serve a wide range of users from
across several age groups.
Councillor Wilson thanked the local Members for their comments.
The Leader said it was hoped that the local community would get involved to assist
with painting the play area which was still in a good condition and supported by a
further play area and multi-use games areas at Palmerston nearby. A new skate
park was also opening at Cowbridge, alongside the parks already in place at Cogan,
the Richard Taylor skate park at the Knap and Dinas Powys. It was hoped that an
upgrade to the skate park at Llantwit Major once funding could be found.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the arrangements and progress being made in respect of the
Pencoedtre Park projects be endorsed.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building
Services, Chief Executive, Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring
Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to procure and appoint
contractors/suppliers as may be required to achieve project delivery, subject to
funding.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing in liaison with the Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer to accept the
preferred tender(s) and approve the letting of the works contract(s) associated with
the project, following the completion of the tender process.
(4) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing, in consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for
Performance and Resources, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood and Building
Services, Chief Executive, Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring
Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to direct award contracts where
necessary, subject to a compliant procurement process.
(5) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing to submit a planning application(s) and building regulations application for
the project by virtue of either Regulation 3 or Regulation 4 of The Town and Country
Planning General Regulations 1992 (As Amended), if required.
(6) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services to complete and execute any contracts and any
associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council, in respect of those projects.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To obtain endorsement from for the project from Cabinet for the current
position regarding the project and funding from Welsh Government.
(2) To enable the procurement process for the Pencoedtre Park Project to
progress efficiently and to support the timely delivery of the project.
(3) To obtain authority to let the works contract and for the project to be delivered
in a timely manner.
(4) To obtain authority to allow delivery of the project within funding timelines.
(5) To obtain authority to submit planning application(s) and building regulation
application (s) for the project.
(6) To authorise the Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to
execute the contract and associated legal documentation on behalf of the Council in
accordance with established governance arrangements.
C37 DECARBONISATION AND ENERGY DATA CONSULTANT
FRAMEWORK AWARD FOR HOUSING (PSHTE) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to set out the rationale for a programme
of energy surveys and data collection across the Council’s housing stock, as the
Housing Service progressed towards meeting the Welsh Housing Quality Standard
(WHQS) 2023 and the pathway to WHQS 2026.
Councillor Wilson said the initiative was an example where both Portfolio holders
worked closely together with Officers and the information gathered would evidence
how the properties performed and to maximise efficiency.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the report be noted, with a view to taking
decisions on the award of the contract detailed within the Part II report later on the
agenda.
Reasons for decision
To update Cabinet on the strategy in meeting the first part of the WHQS’23 and to
consider approval regarding the procurement of the PAS2035 surveyors and
installation of data terminals (PAS 2035 was the overarching British Standard for
retrofitting dwellings to improve energy efficiency and included various stages, the
first of which was to survey the existing building).
C38 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC –
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.
C39 DECARBONISATION AND ENERGY DATA CONSULTANT
FRAMEWORK AWARD FOR HOUSING (PSHTE) (EXEMPT INFORMATION –
PARAGRAPHS 12, 12A AND 14) (SCRUTINY – PLACE) –
The Cabinet Member presented the report to set out the rationale for a programme
of energy surveys and data collection across the Council’s housing stock, as the
Housing Service progressed towards meeting the Welsh Housing Quality Standard
(WHQS) 2023 and the pathway to WHQS 2026.
This was a matter for Executive decision.
Cabinet, having considered the report and all the issues and implications contained
therein
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the award of the framework contract for the PAS 2035 retrofit
surveys, air leakage tests and environmental sensors to 2,000 Council homes to
‘LivGreen’, Bristol be awarded.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and
Housing and Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Sector Housing and Tenant
Engagement to Direct Award the contract.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Monitoring Officer/Head of
Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with Head of Finance/Section 151
Officer to finalise, complete and execute a RICS Standard Form Contract with
LivGreen, Bristhe contract and all ancillary documentation necessary to give effect to
Resolution (2).
Reasons for decisions
(1) To comply with the Council's Contract Standing Orders and Financial
Procedure Rules, which required contracts with a value in excess of £300k to be
agreed by Cabinet.
(2) To enable the contract documentation to be finalised with the successful
contractor, within the tight timeframe for allocation and delivery of the project within
the financial year.
(3) To ensure that the necessary legal documentation was in place for the
contract.
RESOLVED – T H A T the draft Statement of Licensing Policy be approved and the
Policy referred to Cabinet and Full Council for final approval.
Reason for decision
To ensure that the Licensing Authority fulfilled its duty under the Licensing Act 2003.
RESOLVED – T H A T having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the
Public Protection Licensing Committee and the representations made by the
Applicant, Members determined that the Applicant was not a fit and proper person to
hold a hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver’s licence.
Reason for decision
Members found that there was insufficient information provided to them to constitute
grounds for departing from the adopted guidelines on determining the suitability of
applicants.
RESOLVED – T H A T having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the
Public Protection Licensing Committee and the representations made by the
Applicant, Members determined that the Applicant was not a fit and proper person to
hold a hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver’s licence.
Reason for decision
Members found that there was insufficient information provided to them to constitute
grounds for departing from the adopted guidelines on determining the suitability of
applicants.
April 21 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T the age policy guidelines for the vehicle be waived in this
instance, and that the applicant be allowed to proceed with the application process,
including safety testing.
Reason for decision
Committee were satisfied that the application for the vehicle should proceed in this
instance, including testing at the Alps, where its safety and suitability would be
assessed.
26-03-17 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T the Committee was satisfied that the Applicant remained a fit
and proper person to retain a hackney carriage and private hire driver’s license,
Reason for decision
Having regard to the information provided in the report and at the meeting.
February 27 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H AT the age policy guidelines be waived and that the vehicle be
presented for testing.
Reason for decision
Committee were content to allow the vehicle to be presented to the Alps Depot for
testing, which would determine whether the vehicle was mechanically fit to be
licensed.
RESOLVED – T H A T, having considered the contents of the report and the
consultation responses received, the proposed amendments to the Hackney
Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Conditions be approved, namely, to remove the
following condition:
“A frequency scanner or CB radio shall not be fitted into or carried within any
vehicle”.
Reason for decision
Due to the Committee and the Police having no safety or other concerns that they
could foresee relating to the proposed amendment, and as there had been no
objections to it raised as part of the consultation.
December 09 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T the Statement of Licensing Principles for 2025- 2028, as
detailed be approved.
Reason for decision
Having regard to there having been no consultation responses received, and to
ensure that the Council fulfilled its statutory duty as a Licensing Authority.
FINAL DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN ANNUAL SELF-ASSESSMENT REPORT 2024/25 (REF)
The Leader presented the report, and highlighted that Members would be aware of
this as it had been shared in draft in a number of areas including a joint Scrutiny
session in July, where recommendations were made, and Governance and Audit
Committee, which recommended the evidence and insight assessment changed
from “Good” to “Fair”, and that it was the role of Council to approve the final report.
Councillor Carroll reflected that considerable improvement needed to be made within
the Council as demonstrated by the change in approach to car parking, and the
change in decision based upon its impact which had generated media attention,
alongside an impact to residents. He believed this was not an isolated incident and
that there needed to be more honesty over performance and believed the report did
not reflect residents’ experiences.
Councillor Dr. Johnson noted that the process had been different this year due to
changes in Scrutiny arrangements, which would need longer to consider its impact,
but reflected that during the Joint Scrutiny session, it was difficult to get into the
detail of approximately 500 RAG ratings. He also shared that during the session, he
had questioned the methodology and moderation, as the achievement was exactly
the same as the target for “Good”, and that despite several indicators being Red, the
assessment remained the same, which supported the feeling of this report being the
Council marking its own homework. He felt that external statistics, such as Welsh
Index of Multiple Deprivation, proved the impact of working, and noted an increased
in the number of LSOAs in the most deprived areas.
A recorded vote was undertaken as below:
Member For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
Gareth Ball √
Rhiannon Birch √
Bronwen Brooks √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Charles Champion √
Amelia Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Robert Fisher
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Member For Against Abstain
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Ian Johnson √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
Elliot Penn √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Member For Against Abstain
Rhys Thomas √
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
Total 29 20 1
RESOLVED – T H A T the Final Draft Vale of Glamorgan Annual Self-Assessment
2024/25 be approved.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the reference and discussions at the meeting.
VALE OF GLAMORGAN REPLACEMENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (RLDP) 2021-2026 – HOUSING GROWTH IN BARRY CONSULTATION REPORT (REF)
Councillor Sivagnanam presented the report and noted this was a critical stage in
ensuring there was an up-to-date planning framework which met the needs of
communities. She advised that Members would be aware that the strategy for the
Replacement Local Development Plan was agreed by Full Council in September last
year, and that due to concerns around deliverability, sites at Northwest Barry, land at
Neptune Road and Hayes Lane were being consulted upon. She shared that there
had been 159 individuals and organisations who had made representations, less
than the number when consulting upon Northeast Barry, but still valid concerns.
She reflected that at Place Scrutiny previously residents made powerful and relevant
objections about these sites, and that she recognised concerns surrounding
infrastructure, with specific concerns around increased traffic at Weycock Cross, but
that developers would be required to fund highways improvements to deal with traffic
issues, and that this would be part of the planning process moving forward. She also
noted that there would need to be an increase in school places, and access to health
care, which they were working on the Health Board to explore.
She noted that Barry was the largest and most sustainable settlement in the Vale,
identified as a key settlement in in the RLDP hierarchy and that it was a national
growth area, alongside the need for affordable housing was critical, as there were
around 7,000 households on the Council's housing register with 4,000 expressing a
preference to live in Barry alongside nearly 900 people living in inappropriate
housing in Barry.
Councillor Dr. Johnson indicated that they were not present during the Scrutiny
meeting, but upon review, agreed with Councillor Hooper’s assessments during the
meeting, in supporting the scheme for Neptune Road and noting the lack of facilities
and public transport in the Bendricks. He reflected upon the Weycock Cross
proposal, which he believed to be the most controversial, and shared that the
Conservative Party had previously built around 700 houses into the prospective
Local Development Plan in this area in 2012, and that the Labour Group opposed
this in local media and sought to redistribute this across the Vale. He shared that the
Plaid Cymru Group had concerns about the site for a number of reasons, including
the loss of the green belt, traffic problems, the lack of public transport and likely over-
reliance on cars, so would propose an amendment to remove this scheme from the
proposals. He further noted that the number of people on the housing list was not a
core evidence basis, queried how this would address the 900 individuals in
unsuitable housing in Barry, and why other areas where planning already existed
such as the college site on Colcot Road or Western Gateway were not part of this
proposed scheme.
Councillor Collins shared that they acknowledged the need for housing, there was a
concern over the lack of community facilities, such as shops, doctors and dentists as
a remote part of Barry which was not as well connected, with no buses on a Sunday
or between 7.30am and 4.30pm, meaning people would need to use cars.
Councillor Campbell noted the Cabinet Member’s comments around developers
funding infrastructure improvement, and how Section 106 monies as part of the
development of Golwg Y Mor in Rhoose had been put forward for infrastructure
improvements had been used but were not enough and the Council needed to also
do more to improve this moving forward. She further expressed that Council needed
to take a role in improving active travel and public transport, particularly in the
Western Vale area, as there needed to be consideration as to how these proposals
would impact upon these residents.
Councillor Carroll agreed that the proposed development at Weycock Cross was
problematic and would have an impact upon traffic, which was at capacity, busy all
day and worsened by increasing the number of dwellings. He commented that of 129
representations, all bar 3 signalled opposition to the plan, which he felt they were
right to do so as it was clearly unsuitable for development, and that despite being
less than other sites representations, this still represented a considerable number of
people who the Council should listen to.
Councillor Franks shared that he felt this was being considered due to the failure to
properly assess the Northeast Barry proposal, which included 900 houses, which
failed and had to be withdrawn. He noted that the Labour Party had previously
opposed this site, whilst the Conservative Party had supported it, and believed this
reflected chaos by Cabinet, and that the proposal should be withdrawn.
Councillor Perry raised that at Place Scrutiny Committee, a resident raised concern
about flood water at Weycock Cross and expressed doubt over the robustness of
modelling in terms of flood risk assessment and drainage, and that he felt the
planning system was flawed if the building of more houses resulted in increased
flooding. He further reflected that there would be the need to own cars, and that
there was a need to reduce the dependence on cars to support the climate
emergency and that active travel needed to be properly considered. He finally
commented that increasing developments were seeing more delays and congestion
and that current approaches to mitigation do not work.
Councillor Goodjohn emphasised the need to consider future generations who would
need affordable housing. He reflected that this proposal did not address the need in
the best way possible and that the original proposal did, but this was reduced based
upon representations. He agreed around the need to increase active travel and
public transport but reflected the plan could not address everything right now and
that there was a desperate need for housing in Barry.
Councillor Wilson stated the belief that no-one wanted new homes next to them, and
that a lot of other homes in the area were modern, but that the Council need to
evolve as households and their needs changed. He reflected upon changing
attitudes to transport, including increased usage of electric cars and active travel,
both of which needed to be considered. He shared that the Vale of Glamorgan was a
popular place to live, with demand exceeding supply, and house prices increasing at
rates greater than inflation, and that there was increasing deprivation, and a need to
supply affordable housing. He felt that no viable alternatives had been proposed, so
would support inclusion of this site.
Councillor Sivagnanam responded that this proposal was about the delivery of
affordable homes, with mitigations identified in the report and considered as part of
the ongoing planning process. She reflected that there was a need to balance
housing with the needs of the environment and transport, and felt this proposal
achieved the right balance. She indicated that previous opposition from the Labour
Party was due to the deliverability of the proposal, which she felt to be addressed in
the report, and that whilst there had been representations, there would still be
numerous in Barry who had not been heard who would support the development.
A Recorded Vote was taken to consider the removal of the Weycock Cross site from
the proposals as below:
Member For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
Gareth Ball √
Rhiannon Birch √
Bronwen Brooks √
Member For Against Abstain
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Charles Champion √
Amelia Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Robert Fisher
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Stephen Haines √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Member For Against Abstain
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Ian Johnson √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
Elliot Penn √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Rhys Thomas
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
Member For Against Abstain
Total 23 24 2
The amendment was not carried and the debate returned to discussing the original
proposals.
Councillor Mahoney acknowledged the need for housing but felt that building
housing in high density areas with no access to services such as Doctors and
Schools, which had not increased in recent times. He shared that he had lived in the
Bendricks area for 13 years, there were no facilities excluding a café, and a bus
service subsidised by Section 106 monies and that Sully School had not been
upgraded in several years, despite recently losing a significant part of its budget. He
noted that the Bendricks area was cut off from the rest of the area and without
transport apart from walking, which did not suit all situations and urged the Council to
stop building housing in concentrated places without enough services and
infrastructure.
Councillor Ernest stated that very little had changed in Sully in a number of years
apart from increased housing and noted that the development of Sully Hospital had
been beneficial in providing several new homes, but that there was limited public
transport, which tended to run infrequently. He added that building more housing on
Hayes Road would not lead to the services needed such as medical facilities,
doctors and shops, and that if residents did not own a car, they would struggle with
everyday tasks.
The Leader acknowledged that in relation to infrastructure, there were things that the
Council was responsible for and things it was not responsible for, and that the role of
Council was to often lobby and negotiate on behalf of people, as demonstrated by
the Health hub at Western Gate and the lobbying of the health board for Eagleswell
in Llantwit Major. She also noted that whilst the Council had limited funding for bus
services, there were two services which covered the Bendricks (88 and 94), and that
when she used the bus, residents often commented positively on the Council
housing which had been built in the area. She further stated that the area did not
have an abundance of green fields to be built upon, so sites were invited to be
considered as part of the LDP, with the Council considering most appropriate based
upon the agreed strategy. The Leader emphasised that today’s proposals were
about supporting people into the right accommodation, supporting people in looking
towards their futures, and made no apologies in allocating these sites as they
supported people with affordable housing.
Councillor Perkes shared that they felt the Bendricks was becoming more of a
community, with a development planned in partnership with Cardiff Council and
Lovell Homes, containing affordable homes which were built to Welsh Housing
Quality Standards. She noted concerns around lack of services but shared that
services would grow as the population grew.
Councillor Perry noted that increasing house prices were global issue, with housing
becoming an investment which profited few people, and that the problem was not
about the supply of housing, but the financing of housing. He reflected that building
costs had increased alongside labour so there was inflation built into the system
impacting upon their affordability. He sought clarification as to what was meant by
inappropriate housing as he felt no definition was provided and would welcome
similar detail surrounding the housing waiting list. He also challenged Members to
further consider the environmental impacts upon the increased housing, as climate
risks were increasing, and re-emphasised the point to invest in the transport network
and subsidise public transport to be accessible and reduce the dependent on cars.
Councillor Wilson stated that the Replacement Local Development Plan went
through a detailed process with planning professionals, with sites tested upon their
viability. He reflected that Transport for Wales were spending approximately £1
billion on electrification and new stations in Wales, and that the Council were bidding
for stations. He noted that he felt the area was a great place to live, an amazing
destination, and that he was a product of Council housing. He shared that the
Council needed a legal basis to defend things which were outside of the RLDP, and
that when it came to looking at the viability for these sites, it was essential that
facilities were considered.
Councillor John acknowledged the need for housing, particularly in the Western
Vale, and welcomed the Leader’s work in lobbying the Health Board to improve
medical services in the area which were oversubscribed, but suggested Welsh
Government needed to intervene to push the development of health care provision,
as the Council needed to consider facilities when trying to develop and build
communities.
Councillor Hodges indicated that the Weycock Cross development was not about
social housing, but a commercial venture, and that when considering the Bendricks
area, he did not believe the view that facilities would follow housing as services were
reducing generally. He reflected on the Waterfront development, which was
previously proposed as a potential hotel, and believed this to be a failure of the
Council to promote Barry as a tourist destination, which would have a broader
economic benefit. He also noted that he believed that developers had shafted the
Council for a number of years and that it needed to be better in standing up to big
business.
Councillor Sivagnanam responded that the Housing Development team were holding
pre-application consultations and invited Members and residents to participate in
these moving forward to make their views clear. She emphasised that this was
national growth area and there was a need for housing, particularly affordable homes
in Barry, and failure to agree could leave the Council vulnerable to speculative
applications.
A further Recorded Vote took place on all three of the original recommendations as
presented within the report:
Member For Against Abstain
Anne Asbrey √
Julie Aviet √
Gareth Ball √
Rhiannon Birch √
Bronwen Brooks √
Gillian Bruce √
Ian Buckley √
Lis Burnett √
Samantha Campbell √
George Carroll √
Christine Cave √
Charles Champion √
Amelia Collins √
Marianne Cowpe √
Pamela Drake √
Vincent Driscoll √
Anthony Ernest √
Robert Fisher
Christopher Franks √
Wendy Gilligan √
Russell Godfrey √
Emma Goodjohn √
Ewan Goodjohn √
Member For Against Abstain
Stephen Haines √
Sally Hanks √
William Hennessy √
Nic Hodges √
Mark Hooper √
Catherine Iannucci-Williams √
Gwyn John √
Ian Johnson √
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards √
Julie Lynch-Wilson √
Kevin Mahoney √
Naomi Marshallsea √
Michael Morgan √
Jayne Norman √
Helen Payne √
Elliot Penn √
Sandra Perkes √
Ian Perry √
Joanna Protheroe √
Ruba Sivagnanam √
Carys Stallard √
Neil Thomas √
Rhys Thomas
Member For Against Abstain
Steffan Wiliam √
Margaret Wilkinson √
Eddie Williams √
Mark Wilson √
Nicholas Wood √
Total 26 22 1
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted.
(2) T H A T the actions set out in the Consultation Report be endorsed.
(3) T H A T the inclusion of the three potential housing sites as allocations in the
Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) To outline to Members the issues raised during the public consultation
exercise on Housing Growth in Barry.
(3 ) To allow officers to progress with the preparation of the Deposit RLDP.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT MID-YEAR REPORT 2025/26 (REF)
The Leader presented the regular update of the Council’s Treasury Management
approach and highlighted that the report noted economic factors driving the UK
economy alongside forecasts, and that there were no policy changes as of 30th
September, 2025. She further noted the Council’s capital expenditure and prudential
indicators were included in Appendix A, and that the investment portfolio listed the
investments as £51.775 million as of 30th September, 2025, up from £17.19 million in
April 2025. She shared that there was an average interest rate of 4.22% this year,
which meant there was approximately £1.19 million interest accrued that the new
external borrowing was at £6 million at an average rate of 4.56%, and that this was
borrowed at shorter terms of up to 7 years, so it could be reborrowed if rates were to
decrease. She further noted that the Council were prudent in terms of borrowing and
investments and had not considered any debt rescheduling opportunities this year to
date due to current interest rates.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Treasury Management Annual Report for the period
2025/26 be approved
Reason for decision
To update Council surrounding the Council’s approach to Treasury Management.
REVIEW OF THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL’S PETITION SCHEME (REF)
The Leader presented the report and advised that the previous Petition Scheme had
been considered by Council in 2022, and that this was a requirement under the Local
Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 to produce a scheme which considered
how a petition could be submitted, who could submit a petition, how and by when the
Council acknowledged receipt and how the Council responded.
Councillor Dr. Johnson stated that he felt the petitions process was quite difficult for
ordinary members of the public to use, and that awareness needed to be raised as
only 3 petitions had been submitted in 3 years, with only 1 reaching the threshold,
and shared how it had worked positively when looking at School crossings. He noted
that the Council needed to ensure that that there was an need to promoted
awareness of this process to the public as to how they could get involved, to which
the Leader responded that there was a need to ensure Vale residents were
signatories, and as outlined within the report, the platform for this was being
reviewed to be more user friendly as it was important to engage more effectively and
through the most appropriate means.
RESOLVED – T H A T the revised Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Petition Scheme be
approved.
Reason for decision
To update the Council’s approach to fulfilling statutory legislation relating to petitions
from the public.
VALE OF GLAMORGAN REPLACEMENT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (RLDP) 2021-2026 – HOUSING GROWTH IN BARRY CONSULTATION REPORT (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C69, 17th July, 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.
RESOLVED – T H A T, having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the
Public Protection Licensing Committee, and to the representations made at the
meeting, the driver in question was not a fit and proper person to hold a Vale of
Glamorgan Council Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s licence, and that a
full statement of reasons for this decision be provided to the driver.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the contents of the report and to discussions at the meeting.
November 11 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T, having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the
Public Protection Licensing Committee and the representations made by the
Applicant, the Committee determined that they were not satisfied that the Applicant
was a fit and proper person to continue with the application process for a Hackney
Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s Licence.
October 07 Minutes and DN (LW)
Reason for decision
The Applicant had sat the test several times, and would have had the rules of the
exam conditions explained to them each time. On the test in question, the Applicant
was advised by the Officer, both at the beginning of and during the test, that any
documents which they had brought with them to the exam had to be placed away
from them. Therefore, Members were satisfied that the Applicant would have been
aware that they were not to have notes either on, or near their table. Members were
not satisfied that the documents were looked at in error by the Applicant. The
Committee were satisfied that, on the balance of probabilities, it was most likely that
the Applicant had acted in a dishonest manner, in order to gain an unfair advantage
in the test, and therefore the Committee were not satisfied that the Applicant was a
fit and proper person to hold a Taxi Driver’s license.
This decision was in accordance with Section 5.15 of the Guidance on Determining
the Suitability of Applicants and Licensees in the Hackney and Private Hire Trades,
which was adopted by the Committee in September 2019, and states that:
“Any dishonesty by any applicant or other person on the applicant’s behalf which is
discovered to have occurred in any part of any application process (e.g. failure to
declare convictions, false names or addresses, falsified references) will result in a
licence being refused, or if already granted, revoked and may result in prosecution.”
A full statement of reasons for the decision was provided to the Applicant with their
decision letter.
October 07 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T Officers be authorised to carry out a 14-day consultation with
the taxi and private hire trade, which must include consultation with the Police, on
removing the following condition from both the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire
Vehicle Conditions:
““A frequency scanner or CB radio shall not be fitted into or carried within any
vehicle”.
Reason for decision
To gain the views of representatives of the trade, but also those of the Police,
particularly in relation to the safety of permitting frequency scanners and CB radios
in licensed vehicles, ahead of a decision being made on whether to remove the
condition or not.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Applicant was a fit and proper person to continue with the
application process for a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver’s License, for the
reasons outlined at the meeting, and provided to the Applicant.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the information provided in the report and appendices, and also to
the representations made at the meeting, the Committee was satisfied that the
granting of a license to the Applicant would not pose a risk to public safety.
September 09 Minutes and DN (LW)
RESOLVED – T H A T the Age Policy Guidelines adopted by this Committee be
waived on this occasion, and that the vehicle be allowed to progress to the vehicle
testing stage of the application process.
Reason for decision
Having regard to the information provided in the report, to the appended evidence
and to the representations at the meeting, and due to the fact that the vehicle would
need to pass the relevant safety testing in order to be licensed.
RESOLVED – T H A T the proposed Statement of Licensing Principles for 2025-
2028, as detailed in Appendix A to the report, be approved and the report be referred
to Cabinet and then on to Full Council for final approval.
Reason for decision
Having regard to there having been no consultation responses received, and to
ensure that the Council fulfils its statutory duty as a Licensing Authority.
September 09 Minutes and DN (LW)