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.
Penderfyniad: Cymeradwyodd y Cyngor benodi Chris Lee yn Brif Weithredwr, ac yn Swyddog Cofrestru Etholiadol a Swyddog Canlyniadau, yn amodol ar wiriadau cyn cyflogi boddhaol. Y bleidlais oedd 59 o blaid, dim yn erbyn a dim ymataliadau.
RESOLVED:
The Committee AGREED to note the information set out in the report and appendices and to defer further consideration of this matter to the next meeting, in order to clarify certain points in relation to the process.
AGREED.
Freedom of Information Act 2000, designation of the Council’s ‘Qualified Person’ for purposes of the Section 36 Exemption.
Adding this as delegated authority to the Monitoring Officer.
AGREED.
Trusts governance – to reference the Trusts Cabinet Committee and approved officer delegation; and amend the Procedure Rules for the Acquisition or Disposal of Land to reference land held in trust.
Clarification points.
AGREED.
Delegation for responses to Government consultations.
AGREED.
Protocol on Member / Officer Relations, update.
AGREED.
Councillor Call for Action.
Criteria be considered, and a further report will be brought to the Committee.
AGREED.
Allocation of certain local choice licensing function
Refresh to ensure that the Constitution reflects the law.
AGREED.
Joint Committee delegations, update.
Refresh of Constitution.
AGREED.
Delegated authority for amendments to operational HR employment policies
Discussed with Chief Executive and Chief HR Officer.
AGREED.
Delegated authority to update RIPA (Regulation of Investigatory Powers) policies and procedures.
Monitoring Officer to make timely amendments
AGREED.
Allocation of Non-Executive Functions; Committee membership requirements.
Minor changes required.
AGREED.
A number of other minor amendments
· Committee Membership requirements – Article 8.
· Clarification point - Independent Members voting at Standards & Ethics Committee in addition to Council Members.
· Aligning Finance Contract provision thresholds at £75,000.
AGREED.
The Chair requested that consideration of a summary of Officers Decisions and their call in status be presented to Council for information.
RESOLVED:
· To approve the minor Constitution amendments made under the Monitoring Officer’s delegated authority, as referenced in the report for the Committee’s information
· To approve the substantive Constitution amendments recommended in the report, including any agreed changes
· Authorise the Monitoring Officer, in consultation with the Chair, to draft any further amendments to reflect the views of the Committee
Recommend the agreed substantive Constitution amendments to full Council for approval.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the extension of flexible retirement of B 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 use of the appropriate delegated powers be endorsed, to enable
B to continue employment until 28th July 2027 with hours remaining at 22 per week
(as previously agreed by the Committee on 20th June 2024) effective from 29 th July
2026.
(3) T H A T the retirement of B from employment with the Council takes place on
or before 29th July 2027.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To determine the flexible retirement application of B within the Regulations
and to allow for any eventualities that may not be known at the time.
(2-3) To achieve the necessary change to the employee's flexible retirement date,
to assist service continuity and contribute to ongoing service provision within the
Environment team as well as support improved succession planning. The continued
reduced hours would also represent a continued saving to the department without
significant detriment to the team.
Bro Morgannwg, Early Retirement and Redundancy Committee,
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T J’s request for flexible retirement be approved with effect from
st
1 August 2026.
(2) T H A T the flexible retirement of J 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.
(3) T H A T the flexible retirement of J be agreed with an end date of 31st July
2028, providing no other circumstances arose in the interim whereby the
employment was to be terminated for a different reason.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To support the employee’s request for flexible retirement whilst also securing
the employee’s continued employment for a period of up to 24 months, during which
time, the employee’s skills and experience would continue to be an asset to the
Learning and Skills Directorate. The period allowed for planned succession building
and sharing of knowledge and skills.
(2-3) To determine the flexible retirement application within the regulations and to
allow for eventualities that may not be known at the time.
RESOLVED: To note the Terms of Reference for the Appointment Committee.
To discharge the functions of the authority in respect of the appointment and dismissal of Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers (as defined in the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006) and the statutory Head of Democratic Services, in accordance with the Employment Procedure Rules and other relevant Council policies and procedures.
Abertawe, Panel Perfformiad Craffu - Gwella Gwasanaethau, Adfywio a Chyllid,
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 License given that he was disengaged as a driver from Veezu for multiple complaints of using his phone while driving, for a poor standard of driving making passengers feel unsafe, and for being rude, hostile and threatening.
The Sub Committee received representations from witnesses to an incident which had occurred at Llandough Hospital. Members were advised that the driver locked a passenger with a brain injury inside the vehicle when he was advised that the passenger’s mother would pay the fare at the destination. The passenger refused to travel in the vehicle and was very upset and anxious following the incident. The driver was reported to have been rude, hostile and threatening.
Further representations were received from a different witness relating to a separate incident when the driver was said to have displayed a poor standard of driving and watched TikTok videos on his mobile phone during the journey.
A third witness provided a statement regarding the driver using his mobile phone during a journey.
Members were advised that Veezu had received reports of each incident from their customers and they had disengaged the driver from their platform as a result.
Members questioned the witnesses to each incident and sought clarification from the driver regarding his actions.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be suspended for 28 days for unacceptable conduct.
(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 License given that a complaint had been received alleging that he urinated into a bottle on a public street.
The driver addressed the Sub Committee. The driver accepted that his actions were unacceptable and apologised unreservedly for his actions. Members were advised that his actions would not be repeated in the future.
RESOLVED – that no further action 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 License given that a complaint had been received alleging that he displayed intimidating, unprofessional and unacceptable behaviour to a passenger.
Members received representations from two witnesses who were passengers in the vehicle. Members were advised that the passengers were having a conversation regarding the payment method. The driver was said to have suddenly become very angry and began shouting and using bad language. He then refused the fare and ordered the passengers out of his vehicle.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning regarding his conduct.
(4)
Application 4
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 License given that a complaint had been received alleging that he failed to use the meter for a journey within the Cardiff boundary and overcharged for a fare.
Members received representations from a witness who was a passenger in the vehicle. Members were advised that the passenger was in Mill Lane in the city centre and wanted to travel to Manor Way. The fare was usually in the region of £15. The witness approached the driver’s taxi and was advised that the fare would be £25 as it was after midnight and she would have to pay the fare in advance. The witness stated that four other taxi drivers surrounded her and attempted to convince her that the fare she was quoted was correct. She felt intimidated as she was a single female. The passenger also stated that the fare meter was not used during the journey.
Members also received representation from an officer from Cardiff Licensing. Members were advised that a fare from Mill Lane to Manor Way should be around £12.70.
The driver’s representative addressed the Sub Committee. Members were advised that the driver accepted the seriousness of the allegations and was aware that the meter should be used for all journeys in the city. The driver acknowledged that a payment of £25 was received but could not recall any other details of the journey.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be suspended for 14 days for overcharging and not using the meter.
(5)
Application 5
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 License given that he had declared 7 penalty points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver stated that he had four penalty points on his driver’s licence before he was licenced as taxi driver. He then received 3 further points for going through a red light in Bridgend.
RESOLVED – that no further action be taken.
(6)
Application 6
The Sub Committee were asked to determine if a driver remained a fit and proper person to continue to hold a Private Hire Driver’s License given that since the renewal of his licence he had failed to provide his DBS certificate.
The driver did not attend.
RESOLVED – that the Private Hire Driver’s Licence be revoked.
(7)
Application 7
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had a relevant conviction contrary to the guidance.
The applicant did not attend.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be refused.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had motoring convictions and previous criminal convictions contrary to the guidance.
The applicant did not attend.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be refused.
(8)
Application 8
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had a motoring conviction contrary to the guidance.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the applicant stated that he had received six penalty points for not disclosing the identity of a driver. Members were advised that the applicant had moved from Sheffield to Cardiff. He had updated the address details on his drivers licence. He was caught speeding in Newport but the letter had been sent to Sheffield and he was unaware.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be granted.
(9)
Application 9
The Sub Committee was asked to consider an application for the grant of a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License given that the applicant had a motoring conviction contrary to the guidance.
The applicant advised Members of the circumstances relating to a conviction for using a mobile phone whilst driving. The applicant stated that his phone was sitting in a cradle on his dashboard when he hit a pothole. The phone fell between his feet and he reached down to get it. This was witnessed by a police officer. The driver accepted that he should have pulled over first in order to retrieve his phone.
RESOLVED – that the application for a Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s Licence be granted.
Penderfyniad: Cytunodd y Pwyllgor y bydd y Cadeirydd yn ysgrifennu at Aelod y Cabinet ar ei ran, gyda sylwadau ac argymhellion y Pwyllgor. Cafodd y cyhoedd eu gwahardd o ran o'r drafodaeth am ei bod yn cynnwys gwybodaeth eithriedig, sef gwybodaeth y mae'r gyfraith yn caniatáu i gyngor ei chadw'n breifat. Nid yw'r cofnod yn nodi penderfyniad ar y cynllun ei hun, sydd yn nwylo'r Cabinet.
RESOLVED – That the Sub Committee, having considered the application in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, the statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Act, and the council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, REFUSED the application for the grant of a Personal Licence.
The Sub Committee noted the applicant’s reasons for applying, namely that he and his wife had been offered an opportunity and that obtaining the licence would enable him to return to employment and give back to the community. This was taken into account as part of their overall consideration.
However, Members attached significant weight to the fact that he did not declare his conviction on the application form. This non-disclosure meant that his application did not present a full and accurate account of his background. Members considered his explanation for this omission, which was that it was an error on his part and that he had relied on advice from the licensing office.
Members also considered the nature and circumstances of the conviction, which arose from an offence of failing to provide a specimen at the roadside. The applicant had explained that this occurred after a long day, that he had panicked when approached by the police, and that he suffered from breathing difficulties following Covid-19. He further acknowledged that this was a significant mistake in his life.
Members attached significant weight to the seriousness and recency of the conviction, which was recorded in November 2024. They did not find that the explanation provided for either the offence itself or the failure to declare the conviction was sufficient to allay their concerns regarding the applicant’s reliability, judgment, and ability to uphold the responsibilities associated with holding a Personal Licence.
Having weighed all of the evidence before them, the Sub Committee was satisfied that it was appropriate and proportionate to refuse the application for the promotion of the crime prevention objective.
Penderfyniad: Nododd y Cabinet gynnydd ar y Parth Buddsoddi. Dirprwyodd awdurdod i'r Cyfarwyddwr Datblygu a Thwf, ar ôl ymgynghori â'r Aelod Cabinet dros Fuddsoddi, Cyflogaeth a Thwf Cynhwysol, y Swyddog Adran 151 a'r Swyddog Monitro, i gwblhau a llofnodi Memorandwm Cyd-ddealltwriaeth ar Ardrethi Annomestig (ardrethi busnes) a gedwir. Cymeradwyodd yr ymateb i ymchwiliad Ymyriadau Economaidd Seiliedig ar Le y Pwyllgor Craffu Economi a Diwylliant. Dirprwyodd awdurdod hefyd i'r Prif Weithredwr gwblhau trefniadau cyfranogiad y Cyngor ar Fwrdd Cynghori'r Parth Buddsoddi.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the recruitment and selection arrangements for the post of Head of
Regeneration and Strategic Project Delivery be approved.
(2) T H A T the position of Head of Regeneration and Strategic Delivery be
advertised based on a two-year interim appointment.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive, in consultation
with the relevant Cabinet Member, Director of Place, and Head of Human Resources
and Operational Development, to progress advertising, assessment, longlisting and
shortlisting
(4) T H A T associated recruitment, assessment and process costs be met from
existing approved budgets.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To enable the Council to progress the appointment in accordance with
constitutional requirements and secure strategic leadership capacity.
(2) To enable the Council to trial and evaluate the effectiveness of a new position
within the structure.
(3) To enable timely progression of the recruitment process and minimise delay in
securing critical leadership capacity.
(4) To ensure appropriate governance, affordability and value for money.
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 License given that the driver had declared he had 9 points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver apologised for the mistakes he had made and emphasised that he had been a responsible driver for nearly thirty years. He believed that he had briefly been distracted on a couple of occasions while chatting to passengers, which led to him not paying enough attention to the speed limit.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver clarified that he had three convictions for speeding, one in a 30mph zone and two in 20mph zones. One was on Greenway Road in Rumney and another on Manor Way. He had not realised that he had to declare each offence to the licensing authority as soon as it happened.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(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 License given that the driver had declared he had 9 points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver’s friend explained that he had made several mistakes in the same spot within just over a week, in an area that he was unfamiliar with.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver clarified that the offences had all happened in the CF72 area near Llantrisant. He normally worked in the city centre and didn’t know the area very well. He had been caught going 25mph on two occasions and 26mph on the other. He had reported the offences upon renewal, not being aware that he had to before then.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(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 License given that the driver had a conviction for common assault which he failed to declare.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that it had stemmed from a family argument, after which he was arrested for assault. He didn’t feel he had done anything wrong but had been to court and been convicted, having pleaded guilty on the advice of his solicitor. He needed his job to support his family.
Members queried the timeline of events and heard that the assault had occurred in 2021 and he was convicted in 2022. The driver had submitted his renewal application the day after going to court and had not declared the pending conviction, nor had he declared it in 2025 when he renewed his licence. The driver suggested that he had made a mistake and had not intended to hide it.
Members queried a further traffic offence declared on his latest application, and heard that he had been pulled over for going through a red light on Newport Road last year. The driver explained that he didn’t believe the light had been red at the time.
The driver’s representative emphasised that the driver had admitted to making mistakes and served his punishment.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage / Private Hire Driver’s License be revoked.
(4)
Application 4
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 License given that the driver had declared he was disqualified from driving for 6 months.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that he was ashamed of himself for being there, and that he was a responsible member of the community in Cardiff who respected the city. He had been disqualified from driving due to totting up offences, having been caught speeding twice and failing to comply with a red light. The speeding offences had been for going 28mph in a 20 zone and 37mph in a 30.
Members asked when the disqualification had taken place, and heard that it lasted from July last year until January.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
(5)
Application 5
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 License given that the driver had 6 points on his driving licence.
Addressing the Sub Committee, the driver explained that a friend had been driving him back from Birmingham, but struggled to do the last leg of the journey due to back pain. He wanted to help his friend get home so he drove his car, believing that this was legal because he was fully insured on his own vehicle. He was pulled over for not having his lights on, and found out that he had committed an offence of driving without the correct insurance.
Responding to questions from the Sub Committee, the driver clarified that his friend’s car was a private vehicle rather than a taxi. He had been driving in the UK since 2019 and the offence had happened in 2024.
RESOLVED – that the driver receive a written warning.
Penderfyniad: Rhoddodd y pwyllgor ganiatâd i gais 25/02667/FUL ar gyfer hen safle cyfleustra dinesig Heol Wedal, Cathays, yn amodol ar amod ychwanegol. Y cais yw ailddefnyddio'r safle fel cyfleuster trosglwyddo gwastraff, cadw'r cynwysyddion cludo storio presennol a gosod Unedau Cludo Swmp. Mae'r amod yn gofyn am gynllun i archwilio, atgyweirio, gwella neu ailosod y ffens acwstig bren ar y ffin ddwyreiniol. Rhaid i'r cyngor gymeradwyo'r cynllun yn ysgrifenedig cyn i'r safle gael ei ddefnyddio gyntaf. Rhaid cwblhau'r gwaith cyn y defnydd cyntaf, a rhaid cadw a chynnal y ffens drwy oes y datblygiad. Rhoddodd y pwyllgor ganiatâd hefyd i gais 26/00425/VAR ar gyfer Canolfan y Ddraig Goch a Neuadd y Sir, Glanfa'r Iwerydd, yn amodol ar gytundeb Adran 106. Cytundeb cyfreithiol yw hwn rhwng y cyngor a datblygwr sy'n nodi rhwymedigaethau sy'n gysylltiedig â'r caniatâd. Mae'r cais yn amrywio amodau 27 (Cynllun Cyfnodi), 33 (Cod Dylunio), 35 (Cynllun Paramedrau Uchder Mwyaf) a 38 (Cyfyngiadau Dosbarth Defnydd) caniatâd presennol. Mae'n diwygio'r cynlluniau cyfnodi, y defnydd tir a'r paramedrau seilwaith gwyrdd.