Swyddi, cymorth i fusnesau, adfywio, canol trefi a dinasoedd a thwristiaeth.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae cynghorau'n cefnogi busnesau lleol, yn adfywio canol trefi, yn rhedeg marchnadoedd ac yn gwneud cais am gyllid adfywio. Maen nhw'n gweithio gyda chynghorau cyfagos drwy gyrff rhanbarthol o'r enw cyd-bwyllgorau corfforedig.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Yr aelod Cabinet dros yr economi sy'n arwain. Mae prosiectau mawr yn mynd i'r Cabinet, a rhai rhanbarthol i'r cyd-bwyllgor corfforedig.
Dweud eich dweud
Gall perchnogion busnes gysylltu â thîm cymorth busnes y cyngor. Fel arfer, ymgynghorir ar gynlluniau adfywio.
Mewn rhifau
Mae cynghorau Cymru yn bwriadu gwario £40 y pen ar hyn yn 2026-27.
Mae'n amrywio o £13 yn Sir Benfro i £152 yn Castell-nedd Port Talbot.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) Demolish the marquee.
(ii) Remove from the land all items and materials resulting from the
undertaking step (i).
(2) T H A T in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation is
also sought to take such legal proceedings as may be required.
Minutes - MS
No.
Reasons for decisions
(1) It appeared to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting operational development consisting of the construction of a raised
decking structure and bar structure, had occurred within the last 4 years.
(2) The white glossy appearance of the marquee coupled with its significantly
visible location within the Dyffryn Basin and Ridge Slopes Special Landscape
Area was considered detrimental to the surrounding rural character of the area
and wider landscape. The white design of the marquee resulted in a stark
contrast which did not fit well into the landscape, and negatively affected outward
and inward views to the SLA. The development was therefore considered to
conflict with policies MG17 (Special Landscape Areas), MD1 (Location of New
Development, criterion 1) and SP10 (Built and Natural Environment) of The Vale
of Glamorgan Adopted Local Development Plan 2011-2026 and TAN12- Design
and the advice within the Tourism and Leisure Development SPG.
(3) There had been no further indication that the building would be removed at
the time of writing the report.
(4) It was considered that the decision complied with the Council’s well-being
objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the
requirements of the Well Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
(ii) Land and Buildings at 12 Chapel Close, Dinas Powys –
The report sought authorisation to serve an Enforcement Notice in relation to a
raised platform which had been constructed to the rear of 12 Chapel Close, Dinas
Powys, without planning permission. It was considered that construction of a
raised platform within the rear garden enabled unrestricted views into the windows
and gardens of neighbouring properties, resulting in an unacceptable loss of
privacy and thereby resulting in a loss of residential amenity.
It was therefore also considered expedient to serve an Enforcement Notice as the
development failed to safeguard residential amenity. Authorisation was also
sought to pursue legal proceedings in the event that the Enforcement Notice was
not complied with.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to issue
an Enforcement Notice under Section 172 of the Town and Country Planning Act
1990 (as amended) to require:
(i) Permanently reduce the height of the raised platform comprising the
top tier of the rear garden to no higher than 300mm above the original
level of the ground directly below.
Minutes - MS
No.
(2) T H A T in the event of non-compliance with the Notice, authorisation is
also sought to take such legal proceedings as may be required.
Reasons for decisions
(1) It appeared to the Council that the above breach of planning control
constituting of operational development comprising the construction of the raised
platform to the rear of the property had occurred within the last 4 years.
(2) The raised platform comprising the top tier of the rear garden was
considered to result in an unacceptable degree of overlooking towards the rear of
neighbouring properties and loss of privacy and was therefore considered to have
an unacceptable impact on residential amenity, contrary to paragraphs 9.2.1 and
9.2.2 of the Council’s Residential and Householder Development SPG as well as
Policy MD2 of the Adopted Local Development Plan.
(3) In view of the issues identified in the paragraphs above, it was considered
expedient to pursue action to require the platform to be reduced from 600mm, to
no higher than 300mm above the original ground level directly below.
(4) It was considered that the decision would comply with the Council’s well-
being objectives and the sustainable development principle in accordance with the
requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of T be agreed in accordance with the Council's
policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
24-09-19 Minutes and DN (KB)
No.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of T be agreed without a specified end date
providing no other circumstances arise in the interim whereby the employment was
to be terminated for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee's working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee's transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services. To enable the reduction in
hours to commence after 30th September, 2024.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed in accordance with Scheme F
of the Council's Early Retirement / Redundancy / termination scheme subject to no
other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the employment were to be
terminated for a different reason.
24-09-19 Minutes and DN (KB)
No.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of A be agreed on or before 30th November,
2026 providing no other circumstances arise in the interim whereby the employment
were to be terminated for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee’s working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee’s transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of the Accountancy team.
24-09-19 Minutes and DN (KB)
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of H be approved in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of H be agreed without a specified end date
providing no other circumstances arise in the interim whereby the employment was
to be terminated for a different reason and to enable the reduction in hours to
commence after 30th September, 2024.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee's working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee's transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services Day Services Team.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the period of flexible retirement of T1 be agreed in accordance with
the Council's policy, subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby
the employment would be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed, to enable
T1's employment to be extended, under flexible retirement, for a further 12 months.
(3) T H A T the retirement of T1 from employment with the Council be reviewed
by the Chief Officer at six monthly intervals dependent on the employee's health and
in consultation with the Chief Officer for Human Resources.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the extension of the current period of flexible retirement
application of T1 within the regulation and to allow for eventualities which may not be
known at this time.
(2&3) To extend the period of flexible retirement for a further 12 months to assist in
the delivery of a key ICT implementation.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the flexible retirement of W be agreed in accordance with the
Council's policy subject to no other circumstances arising in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of W be agreed without a specified end date
providing no other circumstances arise in the interim whereby the employment was
to be terminated for a different reason and to enable this reduction in hours to
commence after 31st March, 2025.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at this time.
(2) To achieve the necessary change to the employee's working hours, to assist
service continuity, provide appropriate support to assist the employee's transition to
retirement and to contribute to the work of Adult Services.
24-09-19 Minutes and DN (KB)
No.
Abertawe, Pwyllgor Trawsnewid Gwasanaethau’r Economi ac Isadeiledd,
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Application 1
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint has been received stating he refused to take a journey from Cardiff train station to Penarth after allegedly saying he was available for hire.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the witness stated that the driver in attendance at the meeting was not the one he had dealt with and submitted a complaint about.
RESOLVED – that no further action would be taken.
(2)
Application 2
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint has been received stating that he refused to take a passenger using the meter and requested £30 for a journey within the Cardiff boundary.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver’s representative stated that the complaint related to an alleged incident on 3rd February 2024 which was the evening of the Wales v Scotland International rugby match. At 8.55 pm on the evening of 3rd February 2024 and the time of the alleged incident St Mary’s Street would have been very busy. The driver was not working but was present as he had pre-arranged to pick up his nephew as he knew he would have been struggling to get out the city after the rugby international match. There was evidence from the nephew that he had made arrangements with the driver to collect him and take him home.
He added that the driver did not speak to the witness and had no reason to speak to him as he was there only to take his nephew home. Further, if the driver had been working taking a fare to Pentwyn would have cost more than a typical Saturday night due to the level of congestion in the city. It was noted that the journey to Roath with his nephew took 45 minutes and Pentwyn would have taken double that time.
He suggested that perhaps the witness was confused as he had asked the driver five times how much it would cost to take him to Pentwyn. He also referred to the photograph submitted by the witness. He stated that there was no illuminated sign in the middle of the roof of the car with the word Taxi written on it as he was not working but waiting for his nephew.
The driver’s representative queried why the driver would refuse a fare if he was working because he would be paid more if journey took longer due the congestion in the city centre. He also added that the driver was not someone who has caused the council problems, always used the taxi meter and provided the correct questions when asked.
Summarising he said that the balance of probabilities would suggest that the incident did not happen. There were two statements to support the driver – his and his nephew’s, and the statement that the complainant had to repeat his request five times to the drive, and also the witness was not present. He suggested that the driver was a fit and proper person and that the allegation was not substantiated.
RESOLVED – that no further action would be taken.
(3)
Application 3
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that a complaint had been received stating that he took payment of £25 from a member of the public in a private hire vehicle without the fare being booked in advance, and then offered and took payment for a second un-booked fare with the same member of the public the following day.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver’s representative explained that the timeline in the case was crucial and referred to the fact that the allegation dated back to July 2023. The witness had stated he made a booking with the taxi company but the company had a record of him cancelling the booking at 12.03 am. The driver was not working that night which had been confirmed by the taxi company. The witness had suggested he had spoken to the driver and the driver had asked for confirmation that the name matched the booking.
The driver’s representative said that the original booking was cancelled and had not been received by the driver as it had been allocated to another driver – the implication being that it was the original driver who had the name and details from the taxi company.
The driver’s representative stated that the witness had been taken to their home address, and the driver had to wait a significant period before the witness was driven to his destination. The witness had been pleased with the charge of £25 and commended, who he believed was, the driver on the level of service provided.
However, a few hours later at 3.00 am the witness claimed to have seen the same person. He had gone from commending someone on a £25 fare to an argument around a £6.50 fare. The driver’s representative noted that this did not make sense. According to the witness statement he stated the fare was normally cost £6 to return home again and then claims he was told to exit the vehicle as he does not have the full fare.
The driver’s representative stated that the witness did not describe the driver, car, colour, make or registration details. He also did not contact the taxi company until 10 to 14 days after the alleged incident. He was then advised to contact the Council which was 6 months later in 2024.
He said that the driver was contacted for the first time eight months after the original allegation in July 2023 and asked whether he recalled something happening. It was noted that the driver would have made between 8,000 to 10,000 taxi journeys during that time and was adamant that he did not pick the witness up. The witness also referred to a BACS payment but the driver had never taken a BACS payment.
Responding to questions the driver’s representative clarified the booking process. He explained that when booking on the app or at the taxi base the passenger was asked for their name, pick up point and destination. The driver would then receive confirmation on an app and had the option of accepting or rejecting the booking. If they accept the fare, they would receive the pick-up and destination details and the name of person who had made the booking. Only the driver who accepted the booking would be able to view the booking. If the passenger had cancelled the booking what would be logged on system was that the booking was cancelled and the driver would no longer have access to that journey but it would remain on the company system.
To summarise, the driver’s representative stated that the driver disputed the complaint in two respects. Firstly, it was not him and secondly, in relation to the allegation itself it was not substantiated on its own merits as £25 was accepted for the first fare and then £6.50 was claimed by the witness to be an overcharge for the return journey. It was also noted that the witness was not present to clarify issues.
RESOLVED – that no further action would be taken.
Application 4
The Sub Committee was asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Private Hire Driver’s Licence given that he declared he had a conviction for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
The Sub Committee heard the case in the absence of the driver. The driver was contacted during the meeting by telephone to confirm his attendance. However, no response was received. The application had been scheduled to be heard at 11.30 am. To allow time for the driver to arrive the Sub Committee waited until 11.34 am before commencing the hearing.
The Sub Committee noted the circumstances and the driver’s conviction for the possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Additional information had also been provided by the police. The driver had no previous complaints and had been driving since 2007, however the Sub Committee were mindful of the guidance on determining the suitability of applicants and licensees in the Hackney and Private Hire Trades and that a licence should not be granted unless at least 7 years had elapsed since the completion of any sentence.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence be revoked as of 7.08.24
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence given that the applicant had 6 penalty points on his licence, arising from two offences committed on 29th July 2022 for using a vehicle uninsured against third party risks and driving otherwise than in accordance with a license. The applicant failed to declare these endorsements on his application for a grant of a licence and ticked the ‘No’ box when answering the question on the application form.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he was a fit and proper person. He said his conviction had been a mistake. He had been living abroad and had been in possession of a driving licence since 2008. When he returned to the UK in July 2022 he had not known that his driving licence was not valid until he had been stopped by the police. When he contacted the DVLA he said they did not have an explanation for him as to why his licence was not valid.
When the driver attended court for the driving conviction, he informed the Sub Committee that he had been told he could drive with his international driving licence but could take his driving test again. He did so and passed within one month. He said he paid for insurance for the vehicle but it was not accepted as his driving licence was showing as not valid. The insurance company emailed him to say the payment was rejected and he confirmed he had not received an insurance policy document. The driver said he had held a full driving licence for the last 2 years and had not accumulated any points during those 2 years.
Responding to questions the driver informed the Sub Committee that he had not declared the points on his application form as he had not understood what the term ‘endorsement’ meant. He confirmed he now knew what the term meant.
He also confirmed that when he held his first UK driving licence he had been in possession of a card and photo and that he was aware it was valid from 2008 to 2018. He informed the Sub Committee that he had changed his address and was going to change his licence but was convicted before he had managed to do this. The driver confirmed he was aware of the seriousness of the offence as the police had taken his car and he had to obtain an insurance document to release it.
RESOLVED – that the application for the Grant of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver's Licence be refused.
Abertawe, Panel Perfformiad Craffu - Gwella Gwasanaethau, Adfywio a Chyllid,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a redundancy payment be approved on or before 25 th October, 2024
on the basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme,
subject to Resolution (2) and G complying with the Avoiding Redundancy procedure.
(2) T H A T should alternative employment be found for G, the notice to be
extended to cover any trial period and Resolution (1) to be revoked (together with
any redundancy payment) if the trial period proves to be successful.
(3) T H A T the Operational Manager – Communications, Participation, Equalities
and Directorate Development be granted delegated authority to agree or not agree
PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) within the remit of Scheme E, or availability of G
to work their contracted notice period as deemed necessary following consultation
with relevant officers.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that G receives the appropriate redundancy remuneration on the
basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme.
(2) To maintain compliance with the Council’s agreed Human Resources Policies
such as Avoiding Redundancy and Redeployment as appropriate.
(3) To ensure that delegations are in place for the Operational Manager –
Communications, Participation, Equalities and Directorate Development to agree or
not agree PILON or availability of G to work their contracted notice period as
deemed necessary following consultation with relevant officers.
July 25 Minutes and DN (GD)
No.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a redundancy payment be approved on or before 25th October, 2024
on the basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme,
subject to Resolution (2) and T complying with the Avoiding Redundancy procedure.
(2) T H A T should alternative employment be found for T, the notice to be
extended to cover any trial period and Resolution (1) be revoked (together with any
redundancy payment) if the trial period proves to be successful.
(3) T H A T the Operational Manager – Communications, Participation, Equalities
and Directorate Development be granted delegated authority to agree or not agree
PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) within the remit of Scheme E, or availability of T
to work their contracted notice period as deemed necessary following consultation
with relevant officers.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that T receives the appropriate redundancy remuneration on the
basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme.
(2) To maintain compliance with the Council’s agreed Human Resources Policies
such as Avoiding Redundancy and Redeployment as appropriate.
(3) To ensure delegations are in place for the Operational Manager –
Communications, Participation, Equalities and Directorate Development to agree or
not agree PILON or availability of T to work their contracted notice period as deemed
necessary following consultation with relevant officers.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a redundancy payment be approved on or before 25 th October, 2024
on the basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme,
subject to Resolution (2) and C1 complying with the Avoiding Redundancy
procedure.
(2) T H A T should alternative employment be found for C1, the notice to be
extended to cover any trial period and Resolution (1) to be revoked (together with
any redundancy payment) if the trial period proves to be successful.
(3) T H A T the Head of Sustainable Development be granted delegated authority
to agree or not agree PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) or availability of C1 to work
their contracted notice period as deemed necessary following consultation with
relevant officers.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that C1 receives the appropriate redundancy remuneration on the
basis of Scheme D of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme.
(2) To maintain compliance with the Council’s agreed Human Resource policies
such as Avoiding Redundancy and Redeployment as appropriate.
(3) To ensure that delegations are in place for the Head of Sustainable
Development to agree or not agree PILON or availability of C1 to work their
contracted notice period as deemed necessary following consultation with relevant
officers.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T a redundancy payment be approved on or before 25th October, 2024
on the basis of Scheme E of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme,
subject to Resolution (2) and C2 complying with the avoiding Redundancy
Procedure.
July 25 Minutes and DN (GD)
No.
(2) T H A T should alternative employment be found for C2, the notice to be
extended to cover any trial period and Resolution (1) revoked (together with any
redundancy payment) if the trail period proves to be successful.
(3) T H A T the Head of Sustainable Development be granted delegated authority
to agree or not agree PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) within the remit of Scheme
E, or availability of C2 to work their contracted notice period as deemed necessary
following consultation with relevant officers.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To ensure that C2 received the appropriate redundancy remuneration on the
basis of Scheme E of the Council’s Early Retirement / Redundancy Scheme.
(2) To maintain compliance with the Council’s agreed Human Resources Policies
such as Avoiding Redundancy and Redeployment as appropriate.
(3) To ensure delegations are in place for the Head of Sustainable Development
to agree or not agree PILON or availability of C2 to work their contracted notice
period as deemed necessary following consultation with relevant officers.
RESOLVED:
To note that Council agreed the following Terms of Reference for the Committee at its annual meeting on 23rd May 2024:
The role of this Committee is to scrutinise, measure and actively promote improvement in the Council's performance in the provision of services and compliance with Council policies, aims and objectives in the area of economic regeneration including:
Cardiff City Region City Deal
Inward Investment and the marketing of Cardiff
Economic Strategy & Employment
European Funding & Investment
Small to Medium Support
Cardiff Harbour Authority
Lifelong Learning
Leisure Centres
Sports Development
Parks & Green Spaces
Libraries, Arts & Culture
Civic Buildings
Events & Tourism
Strategic Projects
Innovation & Technology Centres
Local Training & Enterprise
To assess the impact of partnerships with resources and services provided by external organisations including the Welsh Government, joint local government services, Welsh Government Sponsored Public Bodies and quasi-departmental non-governmental bodies on the effectiveness of Council service delivery.
To report to an appropriate Cabinet or Council meeting on its findings and to make recommendations on measures which may enhance Council performance and service delivery in this area.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for controlled alcohol zones be agreed.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results and the inclusion of
new restricted areas be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet as regards the report be noted and agreed.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To assist the Council to robustly manage alcohol related Anti-Social
Behaviour at its Resorts, Town centres and Public Open Spaces.
(2) To ensure the Council has considered the views of the public and other
stakeholders and the Orders reflected current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council and Police had the appropriate powers to protect the
quality of lives of those who lived, worked and visited restricted areas and to permit
the majority of the law-abiding citizens to use and enjoy public spaces, safe from
anti-social behaviour.
(4) The introduction and renewal of Public Space Protection Orders was a matter
for determination by Full Council and to ensure their prompt introduction.
No.
RENEWAL OF PUBLIC SPACE PROTECTION ORDERS – DOG CONTROLS (REF)
In presenting the report, the Leader advised that there were some very specific
issues in terms of dog control and the anti-social behaviour by their owners. She
noted that all highways and footways were covered in these Orders and referred to
the extra recommendation that had been agreed by Cabinet relating to Llantwit Major
Recreation Ground.
Councillor Franks enquired as to how the Orders were likely to be enforced and what
resources would be available and requested that the boundary of Murchfield be
clearly identified, together with Highgate Place play area. The Leader said that she
would request a copy of the boundaries for all Members and they would assist
enforcement going forward. She reiterated that Members had had a number of
opportunities to respond to consultation in respect of this report and that such
conversations should have been undertaken at that time.
Councillor Mahoney also commented on how enforcement would go forward, in
particular he said having regard to sports fields. The Leader commented that the
rules and procedures relating to sports fields was specific to those areas and where
they were gated it was noted that the level of dog fouling had increased. It was the
fact that dog owners were not controlling their dogs and it was noticeable that when
the nights closed in this was becoming far more of an issue.
Councillor Carroll welcomed the report, acknowledging that it was vital that
enforcement took place, suggesting that plain clothed enforcement officers be a
good idea.
Councillor Protheroe recorded her thanks for the inclusion of dogs to be on leads for
Ogmore and Southerndown and referred to the number of dog attacks on sheep that
had been happening on the Ogmore and Southerndown common. In her view the
Orders were terribly important, timely and vitally important to educate people and
suggested that further signs be placed on the common, it being noted that the
common was not a country park.
The Leader said it would have been useful if Members who had concerns or issues
had raised them earlier and had engaged in the consultation process, however, she
asked that if any Member had any further details that they wished to share that they
contact the relevant officers.
Councillor Dr. Johnson concurred with the Leader that there had been a significantly
long period of consultation on the matter. Councillor Morgan wished it to be noted in
the record that there were a number of responsible dog owners who behaved
appropriately and irresponsible dog owners, in his view, were few and far between.
Having considered the matter, it was subsequently
No.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposal of renewing the existing Public Space Protection Orders
for dog controls be endorsed.
(2) T H A T the contents of the public consultation results be noted.
(3) T H A T the proposed new additional areas as part of the renewal process be
agreed and incorporated into the Orders.
(4) T H A T the resolutions of Cabinet in respect of the report be noted and
agreed.
(5) T H A T subject to formal agreement with Llantwit Major Town Council,
Llantwit Major Recreation Ground be added to the proposals with enforcement
subject to the agreement of Llantwit Major Town Council who own the land.
Reasons for decisions
(1) In order that the Council had robust Orders in place for dog controls on
adopted highways, footpaths, resorts/beaches, town centres, sports pitches and
public open spaces.
(2) To ensure the views of the public and other stakeholders were considered
and the Orders reflected current issues.
(3) To ensure the Council had appropriate powers to protect the quality of lives of
those who lived, worked and visited the Vale.
(4) The renewal and introduction of Public Space Protection Orders were a
matter for determination by Full Council.
(5) To include Llantwit Major Recreation Ground to the proposals, with the
support of the local ward Members and in agreement with Llantwit Major Town
Council.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T Councillor Iannucci-Williams be appointed as the nominated deputy
to represent the Council at meetings of the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal – Joint
Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
(2) T H A T Councillor Iannucci-Williams, the named deputy, be entitled to vote at
meetings of the Joint Scrutiny Committee in the absence of the Chair of the
Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee.
Reason for decisions
(1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
No.