Y cyfansoddiad, ymddygiad cynghorwyr, archwilio, perfformiad a chwynion.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Sut mae'r cyngor ei hun yn cael ei redeg: ei gyfansoddiad, staff, adeiladau, TG, cwynion, a sut mae cynghorwyr yn ymddwyn.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Mae'r Cyngor llawn yn cytuno ar y cyfansoddiad. Mae pwyllgor safonau'n delio ag ymddygiad cynghorwyr; mae Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cymru yn ymchwilio i gwynion.
Dweud eich dweud
Cwynwch i'r cyngor yn gyntaf; os nad ydych yn fodlon, gallwch fynd at yr Ombwdsmon. Mae cyfarfodydd y cyngor yn gyhoeddus, ac mae llawer yn cael eu darlledu.
Mewn rhifau
Mae cynghorau Cymru yn bwriadu gwario £67 y pen ar hyn yn 2026-27.
Mae'n amrywio o -£4 yn Sir Fynwy i £167 yn Blaenau Gwent.
Treth gyngor a gasglwyd: 95% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Treth gyngor heb ei thalu ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn: £119 miliwn ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Treth gyngor sy'n dal yn ddyledus o flynyddoedd cynt: £199.3 miliwn ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Treth gyngor a ddilëwyd: £9 miliwn ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report and the verbal feedback provided by Independent
Members of the Standards Committee in respect of observations undertaken of
Town and Community Council meetings since the last meeting of the Committee be
noted.
No.
(2) T H A T having regard to Resolution (1) above, feedback be provided to the
Clerks and Chairs of the respective Town and Community Councils by the
Monitoring Officer and / or Principal Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officer.
(3) T H A T any remaining outstanding visits of Town and Community Councils be
allocated to the five Independent Members in due course.
Reason for decisions
(1-3) Having regard to observations undertaken and the role of the Standards
Committee.
RESOLVED -
(1) T H A T a final interview be undertaken under Part II of the agenda in
relation to the post of Head of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Wellbeing
and to make a final determination regarding an appointment to the position.
(2) T H A T residual appointment details, as appropriate, be delegated to the
Director of Learning and Skills, should a suitable applicant be confirmed by
Members.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure an appointment to the post is conducted in accordance with the
Council's Constitution.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area.
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No.
RESOLVED -
(1) T H A T the report of the Appointed Auditor on the audit of the Council's
Financial Statements for 2021/22 be approved and the Financial Statements
including the Annual Governance Statement and Final Letter of Representation be
recommended for signature by those authorised.
(2) T H A T the minor changes to Appendix A be agreed. Those being:
• Typographical error in infrastructure paragraph;
• Opening Other Reserves in earmarked reserves disclosure;
• Note 30 Audit costs (prior year difference);
• Updates to the note references.
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No.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having considered the results of the audit of the Council’s Financial
Statements for 2021/22.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Forward Work Programme be noted.
(2) T H A T the schedule of items for the next meeting, 27th February 2023, be
endorsed.
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No.
(3) T H A T in terms of audit review work, the Governance and Audit
Committee be advised of any concerns or anything significant that the Head of the
Regional Internal Audit Service may have.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) To ensure the Governance and Audit Committee is aware and informed of
progress on the proposed work programme.
(3) To advise the Committee of anything of significance or concern.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report be noted and the final interviews be undertaken under
Part II of the agenda.
(2) T H A T following the interviews residual appointment details, as
appropriate, be delegated to the Head of Finance/Section 151 Office, should a
suitable applicant be confirmed by Members.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure an appointment to the post is conducted in accordance with the
Council’s Constitution.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T A.W. be appointed to the post of Head of Regional Internal Audit
Service.
(2) T H A T residual appointment details, as appropriate, be delegated to the
Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Following the interview of the candidate.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area.
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RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the approach to mitigating the corporate information security risk be
noted.
(2) T H A T an action plan be developed in order to respond to questions and
challenges posed in exhibits 2 to 8 of the Audit Wales National Study: Learning from
Cyber-Attacks report.
(3) T H A T the Audit Wales National Study be referred to Cabinet for its
consideration as a Part II item.
Reason for decisions
(1-3) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the self-assessment questionnaire feedback information be
noted and the learning and development areas be raised by Committee members
when needed.
Reason for decision
To support the ongoing development and effectiveness of the Governance and Audit
Committee in line with its terms of reference.
No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Forward Work Programme be noted.
(2) T H A T the schedule of items for the next meeting, 27th February 2023, be
endorsed.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) To ensure the Governance and Audit Committee is aware and informed of
progress on the proposed Work Programme.
No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the contents of the Vale of Glamorgan Council Assurance and Risk
Assessment Review 2021/22 be noted, and the report referred Corporate
Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee with any recommendations /
comments of that Scrutiny Committee referred to Cabinet thereafter.
(2) T H A T the contents of the appended Public Sector Readiness for Net Zero
Carbon by 2030 National Report and the Council’s response be noted, and the
report referred to the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee and
Corporate Performance and Resources Scrutiny Committee with any
recommendations / comments referred to Cabinet thereafter for their consideration
and endorsement of the proposed actions to address the recommendation and the
National Study.
No.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted.
(2) T H A T the Governance and Audit Committee continue to receive annual
reports in relation to promotion of the Policy, whistleblowing incidents reported and
the outcome of the planned 2023/24 Survey.
(3) T H A T the proposed areas for revision of the existing Policy as detailed in
paragraph 2.22 of the report be noted and endorsed and the same referred to
Cabinet for consideration as part of the annual review of the Policy.
(4) T H A T the Chief Executive be requested to ensure that whistleblowing is
placed on all Directorate agenda meetings, Head of Service meetings and Team
meetings.
No.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
(3) For consideration as part of the annual review of the Policy undertaken by the
Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development.
(4) To maintain and increase awareness of the Council’s Whistleblowing Policy.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Quarter 2 position of corporate risks (April 2022-September 2022)
as outlined in the Risk Summary Report (Annex A) be noted.
(2) T H A T it be recommend to Cabinet that the reframing of the Reshaping risk
to a financial fragility risk on the Register be agreed.
(3) T H A T any other comments be referred to Cabinet for their consideration
and endorsement at the meeting for Cabinet to consider the Corporate Risk Register
for Quarter 2.
(4) T H A T for future Risk Register reports, the Governance and Audit
Committee receives a shortened update based on the summary at Annex A, with
Annex B available to Members via the Council’s website.
Reasons for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
(3) To ensure Cabinet receives the comments of the Governance and Audit
Committee to consider the Quarter 2 risk position.
(4) So that the Committee receives a summary update based on exceptional
reporting.
No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report be noted and the final interviews be undertaken under
Part II of the agenda.
(2) T H A T following the interviews residual appointment details, as
appropriate, be delegated to the Director of Social Services, in consultation with
the Chief Executive and Leader, should a suitable applicant be confirmed by
Members.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure an appointment to the post is conducted in accordance with the
Council’s Constitution.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area.
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No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the report be noted and the final interview be undertaken under
Part II of the agenda.
(2) T H A T following the interview residual appointment details, as appropriate,
be delegated to the Director of Social Services, in consultation with the Chief
Executive and Leader, should the applicant be considered suitable applicant by
Members.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure an appointment to the post is conducted in accordance with the
Council’s Constitution.
(2) To ensure that all Council functions are met within this area.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C63, 8th September, 2022 (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.
AMENDED SCHOOL AND COLLEGE TRANSPORT POLICY (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C76, 29th September, 2022 (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.
PROPOSAL TO ADD ST RICHARD GWYN TO THE CAPITAL PROGRAMME (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C77, 29th September, 2022 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
No.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
CAPITAL MONITORING FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL TO 31ST AUGUST 2022 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C90, 6th October, 2022 (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.
DWR CYMRU WELSH WATER CONSULTATION ON THE DRAINAGE AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (DWMP) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C95, 6th October, 2022 (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 DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL ANNUAL SELF
ASSESSMENT REPORT 2021/22 (REF) –
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C104, 20th October, 2022 (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.
No.
CAPITAL MONITORING FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL TO 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C119, 3rd November, 2022 (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.
CONSULTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR PRIMARY LEGISLATION IN RELATION TO CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE, CONTINUING HEALTH CARE, MANDATORY REPORTING AND REGULATION AND INSPECTION (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C123, 3rd November, 2022 (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.
COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C159, 1st December, 2022 (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.