Tai cyngor, tai cymdeithasol a fforddiadwy, digartrefedd a rhentu preifat.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Rhaid i gynghorau helpu pobl sy'n ddigartref neu ar fin colli eu cartref, dod o hyd i leoedd dros dro i aros, a chynllunio ar gyfer cartrefi fforddiadwy newydd. Mae rhai cynghorau'n berchen ar dai cyngor ac yn eu rheoli; mewn eraill, cymdeithasau tai sy'n gwneud hynny.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Yr aelod Cabinet dros dai sy'n arwain, gyda phenderfyniadau mawr yn y Cabinet. Mae cynlluniau tai a lefelau rhent tai cyngor yn mynd i'r Cabinet neu'r Cyngor llawn.
Dweud eich dweud
Os ydych mewn perygl o golli eich cartref, cysylltwch â thîm opsiynau tai'r cyngor cyn gynted â phosibl: mae'r gyfraith yn dweud bod rhaid iddo helpu. Ar gyfer materion ehangach, cysylltwch â'ch cynghorwyr.
Mewn rhifau
Mae cynghorau Cymru yn bwriadu gwario £327 y pen ar hyn yn 2026-27.
Mae'n amrywio o £177 yn Sir Benfro i £479 yn Abertawe.
Atal digartrefedd: 61% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Lleddfu digartrefedd: 27% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
Pobl mewn llety dros dro: 33 fesul 10,000 o bobl ar draws Cymru (31 Gorffennaf 2026).
Cartrefi cyngor a adeiladwyd: 143 ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED:
5a. 25/02085/VAR – RHIWBINA
6-8 Beulah Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6LX
Removal of Condition 2 of planning permission 07/02357/W to allow the mixed shop/restaurant/gallery use (sui generis) to extend throughout the ground floor of 6-8 Beulah Road.
Variation of conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 07/02357/W:
Condition 3 – to extend the opening hours from 7:30 am to 11pm Monday to Saturday (to be closed on Sundays).
Condition 4 – to allow outside dining within the area to the rear of Beulah Road shown on drawing no a-p-s001. (09/00363/W - Approved 19 October 2009 as modified by 10/01583/DCO -Approved 19 November 2010):
Section 73 application to vary Conditions 3 (Operating Hours), 4 (External Dining Area) and 16 (External Dining Area Doors) of 09/00363W as modified by 10/01583/DCO to amend the approved scheme as follows: 1) Vary the operating hours to allow the premises to operate on a Sunday between 07:30am – 09:00pm.
5b. 25/02406/FUL - BUTETOWN
Former Ibis Budget, Tyndall Street, Cardiff
Change of Use from 157 bedroom hotel (Class C1) to a Hostel (Sui Generis Use Class) providing supported accommodation for homeless persons (98 bedrooms with communal kitchen, dining and lounge facilities) for a period of up to three years.
(Cllr Gunter left her seat as a member of the Committee during this item in accordance with her prejudicial interest).
RESOLVED – That:
(1) the report be noted:
(2) an update report to be brought to the January 2025 meeting of the Committee on progress made against the outstanding internal audit recommendations with target dates in November and December 2025 for Adults, Housing and Communities Directorate.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO S106 AGREEMENT:
5a. 24/02961/FUL – CATHAYS
Howells of Cardiff, Trinity Street, Cathays, CF10 1TT
Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement and amendment of condition 23 regarding external finishing materials.
5b. 24/02962/LBC – CATHAYS
Howells of Cardiff, Trinity Street, Cathays, CF10 1TT
Proposed redevelopment (Phases 4 and 5) of part of the former Howells department store, including partial demolition, to deliver apartments and studio apartments (Use Class C3), a hotel (Use Class C1) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, D1 and D2) including a new residential block (up to 11 storeys), re-instatement of dormer windows to St Mary Street frontage, upward extension (additional storeys) to the Wharton Street/Trinity Street corner building and an upward extension (additional storeys) to the Trinity Street buildings; new public realm; potential for future link to Cardiff Market; related infrastructure and engineering works.
The application was granted subject to the completion of a legal agreement, the conditions in section 13 and referral to Cadw, with an amendment to condition 16 regarding external finishing materials.
5c. 25/00437/FUL – PLASNEWYDD
195-197 City Road, Roath, CF24 3JB
Demolition of the existing 'Gaiety' building. Redevelopment for Housing Association apartments and ground floor commercial units. Associated front and back-of-house spaces, service spaces, external private resident amenity space and secure cycle storage (72 cycles).
(Cllr Wong left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in accordance with his prejudicial interest).
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement.
5d. 25/00727/FUL – CATHAYS
125-139 Queen Street, Cathays, CF10 2BJ
Remodelling and change of use of part of the existing building, with a new 3-storey extension plus roof-top pavilion (restaurant and sky-bar), comprising a hotel, enhancements to the external elevations of the building including renewed facade, new fenestration, external lighting; new hotel entrance; and ancillary facilities.
The application was granted subject to S106 agreement.
APPLICATIONS APPROVED:
5e. Section 116 Stopping Up Highway at John Street
A small area of adopted highway required a retrospective stopping up to reflect what had been constructed as part of the approved planning application 19/01065/MJR.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
5f. Diversion of Public Footpath Lisvane No. 14
The joint application had been submitted by Bellway and Redrow to realign the Public Footpath through the new housing developments to accommodate the new route. Substantial development had already been completed across the two housing sites, therefore this was considered a retrospective stopping up and diversion of the Footpath. This application was considered necessary to bring the Definitive Map up to date and reflect what had been approved through the planning process.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
5g. Section 116 Braunton Crescent Stopping Up
Development had been substantially completed to demolish the Llanrumney
Play Centre and construct new residential dwellings along with a new play
centre. A section of adopted highway had been made redundant as part of
the scheme and required stopping up. To alter the highway record to reflect what was constructed and built in accordance to the approved planning, a stopping up of the adopted highway was deemed necessary.
The application for Legal Services to process the Legal Order was approved.
RESOLVED: that
1. Cardiff Council assumes the role of Grant Recipient Body on behalf of the South East Wales Region, as set out in the report (paragraphs 20-30).
2. the creation of a Grant Recipient Body Central Team be approved to oversee the implementation and management of the Connect To Work Programme across the South East Wales Region, as set out in the report (paragraph 23); and that the Into Work Advice Service, will deliver the Connect to Work Programme in Cardiff, as set out in the report and, in particular, paragraphs 33 and 35.
3. Authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Housing & Communities in consultation with the Corporate Director – Resources (Section 151 Officer), Director of Governance & Legal, Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance to:
i. approve entry into a grant funding agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions to develop the Connect To Work Programme,
ii. approve entry into agreements with the South East Wales Regional Local Authorities, to allocate funding for delivery of the programme in their areas,
iii. if applicable, authorise any formal variations required to project delivery and financial profiles, including grant agreements based on performance or changes to Connect To Work guidance.
iv. If applicable, amend the Connect to Work Delivery Plan based on new guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions.
RESOLVED: that
• the implementation of the phased Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan at Appendix A be approved to ensure compliance with legislation and Council processes.
• authority be delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing & Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, the Council’s Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer) and the Director of Governance and Legal to implement Phase 1 of the Commissioning Plan for the tendering of housing related support and other supplementary services.
• It be agreed to continue with the services as set out in paragraph 72 and delegate approval to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, the Council’s Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer) and the Director of Governance and Legal to approve award of each contract.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS:
25/01110/FUL – LLANRUMNEY
30 Countisbury Avenue, CF3 5SJ
Change of use of the ground floor of 30 Countisbury Avenue from Use Class A1 to Sui Generis (betting office) and external alterations including new shop front, and 2 no air conditioning units and 2 no satellite dishes to the rear.
Cllrs Pocknell and Bridgeman spoke in opposition to the application as Ward Members.
The application was granted subject to conditions.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
24/02946/FUL – CATHAYS
Harlech Court, Bute Terrace, CF10 2FE
New residential tower (up to 30 storeys) with commercial ground and first floor uses, internal and external resident amenity areas, and a public square.
The application was granted subject to the relevant parties entering into a binding legal agreement under the provisions of Section of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 months of the date of this Resolution, unless otherwise agreed by the Council in writing, in respect of matters detailed in section 9 of this report, and the conditions listed,
It was also resolved that delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning and/or Operational Manager: Strategic Development & Placemaking, to make changes to the conditions and/or Heads of Terms of the required legal agreement, subject to consultation with the Chair of Planning, up to the point where the legal agreement is signed and planning permission issued.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED:
SECTION 257 DIVERSION OF CAPEL LLANILTERNE NO.18 FOOTPATH – PENTYRCH AND ST FAGANS
Persimmon have outline planning consent for the housing development to the North of Junction 33 (Planning Reference 14/00852/DCO). The proposed development is a mixed-use housing development which will provide an improved path network across the site and connectivity to amenities. The Public Footpath, Capel Llanilterne No.18, is deemed necessary to divert as it currently is a dead-end to the M4 boundary and will directly be affected by the proposed development. The realignment of the footpath requires consent by Planning Committee for Legal Services to process the Section 257 Diversion Legal Order.
The Committee approved the application to instruct Legal Services to make the order.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990:
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS:
25/00088/FUL – PLASNEWYDD
6 Timbers Square
Conversion of property into three self-contained flats with single storey rear and side extensions and loft conversion with rear dormer and change pitched end main roof to a gable and external alterations.
(Cllr Wong left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item
in order to speak as a Ward Councillor).
25/01276/FUL – FAIRWATER
2 Llanbedr Road
Conversion of 5 bedroom dwelling into an 8 bedroom HMO. Proposal includes replacing existing rear conservatory with flat roof extension and demolition of porches and outbuildings.
RESOLVED: that
1. authority be delegated to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment, in consultation with the Director of Economic Development, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport, and Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities, to approve the commission of the masterplan for the recently acquired Pengam Green site in Tremorfa.
2. the development of proposals for a temporary Gypsy Traveller site to alleviate overcrowding on the existing Rover Way site be approved and authority be delegated to the Corporate Director for People Communities (in consultation with the Corporate Director of Resources, the Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance) to progress such proposals subject to all required planning approvals and verification of grant funding to support a viable business plan and subject to such verification, to return to Cabinet for approval to implement that proposal.
RESOLVED: that
1. the continued partnership arrangements for the delivery of the Joint Equipment Service be agreed.
2. authority be delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, to approve the updated partnership agreement for the Joint Equipment Service and to carry out periodical reviews and approve any future operational changes to the agreement.
RESOLVED:
-
To note the contents of the Internal Audit and Investigation Team Progress Reports;
-
To approve a correction to the Audit Plan 2025/26, to include a 15 audit of ‘Welsh Language Standards’, replacing the duplicate entry of ‘Homelessness – Temporary Accommodation’;
-
That the Audit Manager meet with the Head of Democratic Services to agree the principles for notifying Scrutiny Officers where there are audit reports with impaired Audit Opinions.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
• the work being undertaken to deliver more sustainable care and support within Adult Services be noted.
• the Principles for the Delivery of Care and Support (Older Persons Services) as set out in Appendix 1 be agreed.
• the Director Adults, Housing and Communities develop a suite of policy documents and customer information to reflect these principles.
RESOLVED: that
• the proposed change to the procurement route for the over-cladding of Nelson House and Loudoun House and the amended funding requirement set out in the report be approved.
• all aspects of the procurement process for the over-cladding of Nelson and Loudoun House (including but not limited to approval to commence the procurement, evaluation criteria and contractual arrangements up to and including award of contract/s and any ancillary matters) be delegated to the Director of Adults Housing and Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services.
• the JCT Design & Build contract for Block A within phase 1 of the Channel View regeneration project be awarded to Wates Residential for the contract sum identified in confidential appendices.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
1. the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2025-2026 be approved for presentation to Welsh Government.
2. the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) Compliance Policy be approved.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to:
1
Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 4.95% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms.
2
Note that at its meeting on 12 December 2024 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2025/26 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a)
153,582 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year.
Lisvane
3,200
Pentyrch
3,798
Radyr
4,169
St Fagans
2,037
Old St Mellons
2,692
Tongwynlais
835
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate.
2.1
Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2025/26 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-
a)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling £612,155).
£1,345,733,155
b)
Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c):
£433,578,000
c)
Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year:
£912,155,155
d)
Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates:
£674,886,000
e)
The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year:
£1,547.51
f)
Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1):
£612,155
g)
Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate:
£1,543.52
h)
The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate.
Lisvane
1,569.93
Pentyrch
1,596.12
Radyr & Morganstown
1,587.13
St Fagans
1,570.77
St Mellons
1,565.52
Tongwynlais
1,581.06
I)
The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,046.62
1,221.06
1,395.50
1,569.93
1,918.80
2,267.68
2,616.55
3,139.86
3,663.17
Pentyrch
1,064.08
1,241.43
1,418.78
1,596.12
1,950.81
2,305.51
2,660.20
3,192.24
3,724.28
Radyr & Morganstown
1,058.08
1,234.44
1,410.78
1,587.13
1,939.82
2,292.52
2,645.21
3,174.26
3,703.31
St. Fagans
1,047.18
1,221.71
1,396.24
1,570.77
1,919.83
2,268.89
2,617.95
3,141.54
3,665.13
St. Mellons
1,043.68
1,217.63
1,391.58
1,565.52
1,913.41
2,261.31
2,609.20
3,131.04
3,652.88
Tongwynlais
1,054.04
1,229.72
1,405.39
1,581.06
1,932.40
2,283.75
2,635.10
3,162.12
3,689.14
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,029.01
1,200.52
1,372.02
1,543.52
1,886.52
2,229.53
2,572.53
3,087.04
3,601.55
2.2
Note that for the year 2025/26, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below:-
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
252.45
294.52
336.60
378.67
462.82
546.97
631.12
757.34
883.56
2.3
Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Part of Council’s Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Area
Lisvane
1,229.07
1,515.58
1,732.10
1,948.60
2,381.62
2,814.65
3,247.67
3,897.20
4,546.73
Pentyrch
1,316.53
1,535.95
1,755.38
1,974.79
2,413.63
2,852.48
3,291.32
3,949.58
4,607.84
Radyr & Morganstown
1,310.53
1,528.96
1,747.38
1,965.80
2,402.64
2,839.49
3,276.33
3,931.60
4,586.87
St. Fagans
1,299.63
1,516.23
1,732.84
1,949.44
2,382.65
2,815.86
3,249.07
3,898.88
4,548.69
St. Mellons
1,296.13
1,512.15
1,728.18
1,944.19
2,376.23
2,808.28
3,240.32
3,888.38
4,536.44
Tongwynlais
1,306.49
1,524.24
1,741.99
1,959.73
2,395.22
2,830.72
3,266.22
3,919.46
4,572.70
All other parts of the Council’s Area
1,281.46
1,495.04
1,708.62
1,922.19
2,349.34
2,776.50
3,203.65
3,844.38
4,485.11
2.4
Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2025 to March 2026 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £58,156,896;
2.5
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax;
2.6
Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, namely:
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff £163,375
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council £18,391
2.7
Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992;
3.0
In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
(a)
Approve the Capital Strategy 2025/26.
(b)
Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing.
(c)
Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 – 2029/30 including the affordable borrowing limit.
(d)
Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme.
(e)
Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26.
4.0
To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report.
5.0
To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report.
RESOLVED: that
The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government Act 2003, and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation recommend that Council:
1.0 Approve the Revenue, Capital and Housing Revenue Account budgets including all proposals and increasing the Council Tax by 4.95% as set out in this report and that the Council resolve the following terms.
2.0 Note that at its meeting on 12 December 2024 Cabinet calculated the following amounts for the year 2025/26 in accordance with the regulations made under Section 33(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:
a) 153,582 being the amount calculated in accordance with Regulation 3 of the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) (Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, as its Council Tax base for the year.
Lisvane
3,200
Pentyrch
3,798
Radyr
4,169
St. Fagans
2,037
Old St. Mellons
2,692
Tongwynlais
835
being the amounts calculated in accordance with Regulation 6 of the Regulations as the amounts of its Council Tax base for the year for dwellings in those parts of its area to which special items relate.
2.1 Agree that the following amounts be now calculated by the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff for the year 2025/26 in accordance with Sections 32 to 36 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992:-
a) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for the items set out in Section 32(2)(a) to (d) (including Community Council precepts totalling £612,155). £1,345,733,155
b) Aggregate of the amounts which the Council estimates for items set out in Section 32(3)(a) and (c).
£433,578,000
c) Amount by which the aggregate at 2.1(a) above exceeds the aggregate at 2.1(b) above calculated in accordance with Section 32(4) as the budget requirement for the year. £912,155,155
d) Aggregate of the sums which the Council estimates will be payable for the year into its Council Fund in respect of Revenue Support Grant, its council tax reduction scheme, redistributed Non-Domestic Rates.
£674,886,000
e) The amount at 2.1(c) above less the amount at 2.1(d) (net of the amount for discretionary relief of £400,000), all divided by the amount at 2.0(a) above, calculated in accordance with Section 33(1) as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year.
£1,547.51
f) Aggregate amount of all special items referred to in Section 34(1).
£612,155
g) Amount at 2.1(e) above less the result given by dividing the amount at 2.1(f) above by the amount at 2.0(a) above, in accordance with Section 34(2) of the Act, as the basic amount of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which no special items relate.
£1,543.52
h) The amounts given by adding to the amount at 2.1(g) above the amounts of special items relating to dwellings in those parts of the Council's area mentioned below, divided in each case by the amount at 2.0(b) above, calculated in accordance with Section 34(3) as the basic amounts of Council Tax for the year for dwellings in those parts of the area to which special items relate.
Lisvane
1,569.93
Pentyrch
1,596.12
Radyr & Morganstown
1,587.13
St Fagans
1,570.77
St Mellons
1,565.52
Tongwynlais
1,581.06
i) The amounts given by multiplying the amounts at 2.1(g) and 2.1(h) above by the number which in the proportion set out in the Council Tax (Valuation Bands) (Wales) Order 2003 is applicable to dwellings listed in a particular valuation band divided by the number which in that proportion is applicable to dwellings listed in valuation band D calculated in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Act as the amounts to be taken into account for the year in respect of categories of dwellings listed in different valuation bands.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Area
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,046.62
1,221.06
1,395.50
1,569.93
1,918.80
2,267.68
2,616.55
3,139.86
3,663.17
Pentyrch
1,064.08
1,241.43
1,418.78
1,596.12
1,950.81
2,305.51
2,660.20
3,192.24
3,724.28
Radyr & Morganstown
1,058.08
1,234.44
1,410.78
1,587.13
1,939.82
2,292.52
2,645.21
3,174.26
3,703.31
St Fagans
1,047.18
1,221.71
1,396.24
1,570.77
1,919.83
2,268.89
2,617.95
3,141.54
3,665.13
St Mellons
1,043.68
1,217.63
1,391.58
1,565.52
1,913.41
2,261.31
2,609.20
3,131.04
3,652.88
Tongwynlais
1,054.04
1,229.72
1,405.39
1,581.06
1,932.40
2,283.75
2,635.10
3,162.12
3,689.14
All other parts of the Council's area
1,029.01
1,200.52
1,372.02
1,543.52
1,886.52
2,229.53
2,572.53
3,087.04
3,601.55
2.2 Note that for the year 2025/26, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales has stated the following amounts in precepts issued to the Council, in accordance with Section 40 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 for each of the categories of dwelling shown below:-
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
252.45
294.52
336.60
378.67
462.82
546.97
631.12
757.34
883.56
2.3 Having calculated the aggregate in each case of the amounts at 2.1(i) and 2.2 above, the County Council of the City and County of Cardiff in accordance with Section 30(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 hereby sets the following amounts as the amounts of Council Tax for the year 2025/26 for each of the categories of dwellings shown below:-
Part of Council's Area
VALUATION BANDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
£
Lisvane
1,299.07
1,515.58
1,732.10
1,948.60
2,381.62
2,814.65
3,247.67
3,897.20
4,546.73
Pentyrch
1,316.53
1,535.95
1,755.38
1,974.79
2,413.63
2,852.48
3,291.32
3,949.58
4,607.84
Radyr & Morganstown
1,310.53
1,528.96
1,747.38
1,965.80
2,402.64
2,839.49
3,276.33
3,931.60
4,586.87
St Fagans
1,299.63
1,516.23
1,732.84
1,949.44
2,382.65
2,815.86
3,249.07
3,898.88
4,548.69
St Mellons
1,296.13
1,512.15
1,728.18
1,944.19
2,376.23
2,808.28
3,240.32
3,888.38
4,536.44
Tongwynlais
1,306.49
1,524.24
1,741.99
1,959.73
2,395.22
2,830.72
3,266.22
3,919.46
4,572.70
All other parts of the Council's area
1,281.46
1,495.04
1,708.62
1,922.19
2,349.34
2,776.50
3,203.65
3,844.38
4,485.11
2.4Authorise the Corporate Director Resources to make payments under Section 38 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 from the Council Fund by equal instalments on the last working day of each month from April 2025 to March 2026 in respect of the precept levied by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales in the sum of £58,156,896
2.5 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to the said Council Tax.
2.6 Agree that the Common Seal be affixed to precepts for Port Health Expenses for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 namely
£
County Council of the City and County of Cardiff
163,375
Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council
18,391
2.7 Agree that notices of the making of the said Council Taxes signed by the Chief Executive be given by advertisement in the local press under Section 38(2) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
3.0 In accordance with the Local Government Act 2003, the Local Authority (Capital Finance and Accounting) (Wales) Regulations 2003 and subsequent amendments and the CIPFA Prudential Code and Treasury Management Codes of Practice:
(a) Approve the Capital Strategy 2025/26.
(b) Approve the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26 and authorise the Section 151 Officer to raise such funds as may be required to finance capital expenditure by temporary or long-term borrowing.
(c) Approve the Prudential Indicators for 2025/26 – 2029/30 including the affordable borrowing limit.
(d) Delegate to the Section 151 Officer the ability to effect movement between the limits for borrowing and long-term liabilities, within the limit for any year, and to bring forward or delay schemes in the Capital Programme.
(e) Approve the Minimum Revenue Provision Policy for 2025/26.
4.0 To approve the Budgetary Framework outlined in this report.
5.0 To maintain the current Council Tax Reduction Scheme as set out in this report.
The Cabinet, having taken account of the comments of the Section 151 Officer in respect of the robustness of the budget and the adequacy of the reserves as required under Section 25 of the Local Government, Act and having considered the responses to the Budget Consultation
6.0 Approve the changes to fees and charges as set out in Appendix 5 (a) and 5 (b) to this report.
7.0 Delegate authority to the appropriate Director in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member, the Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, to amend or introduce new fees and charges during the year, subject if necessary (having regard to the proposed change), to an Equality Impact Assessment and public consultation being undertaken and the results thereof being duly considered before the delegated authority is exercised.
8.0 Recognise the financial challenges facing the Council as set out in the Medium-Term Financial Plan.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to Cllr Weaver’s portfolio
Cllr Weaver made a brief statement outlining sections in the Draft Corporate Plan and Draft Budgetary Proposals relevant to his portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments and the discussion is summarised below:
Members wished to know how the new KPI’s compared to the current performance figures, and were advised that this information could be provided to the Committee.
Members enquired about the dropout rate among apprentices at the Council and whether the Council monitors the progress of apprentices going on into further employment. Members were advised that the dropout rate is very low, some apprentices and trainees go on to work for the Council and in some service areas apprentice and trainee placements are very helpful in securing employment outside the Council. However, it was acknowledged that not all data may be properly captured, given the difficulties in keeping in touch with those who dropout.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Culture, Sport and Parks portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Jennifer Burke, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport and Parks; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; Donna Jones, Assistant Director for County Estates; Ruth Cayford, Operational Manager for Creative Industries and Culture; and Jon Maidment, Head of Parks and Cardiff Harbour Authority.
Cllr Burke made a brief statement, following which Neil Hanratty gave a presentation outlining sections in the Draft Corporate Plan and Draft Budgetary Proposals relevant to Cllr Burke’s portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members were advised that filming charges in Bute Park Visitor Centre have been added to the fees and charges report and will continue to be included there in future years.
Members sought an explanation for the decision not to increase fees at the riding school, and were advised that there is a need to invest in the school as the infrastructure is deteriorating, and there is concern that if fees are increased customers could transfer to commercial competitors.
Members were advised that there have been instances when the outdoor school has had to be closed due to the roof leaking. Officers were confident that the expected £10,000 increase in income would be forthcoming.
Members sought an update on the Cardiff Story museum and were advised that it was the Cabinet’s view that it should remain in its present location until a viable alternative could be found.
Members questioned why the KPI for satisfaction rate of parks was set at 72.5% and were advised that while the budget is increasing there are still pressures and areas where investment is needed. Members were advised that the development of a new parks strategy includes consultation to understand what people want from parks, and to encourage people who might not ordinarily access parks to do so.
Members sought an explanation for the changes in the plans for Pentwyn Leisure Centre since the previous plans were consulted on. The Cabinet Member advised that the type of equipment that is going into the centre is on a par with the International Pool and will be a decent piece of infrastructure that is safe for families.
Members sought assurance that there would no further delay to the reopening of St David’s Hall beyond the 4th quarter of 2026/27. The Cabinet Member advised Members that in recent weeks nearly all relevant applications for work to progress have been submitted, and subject to regulatory approval work should commence in the summer. Announcement has been made that the Cardiff Singer of the World 2027 will take place at St David’s Hall and the hall will be open in time for that.
Members wondered whether the reopening of St David’s Hall in 2026-27 would have a significant impact on the city’s tourism sector, and were advised that alongside Cardiff Castle, Principality Stadium and the city’s grassroots venues, and forthcoming Arena, it would mean that Cardiff would have a wide variety of venues that could host a range of different performers. Cardiff is increasingly seen as a destination for live events and it was important to the Council to ensure that St David’s Hall was not only maintained but enhanced in terms of what it offered people.
Members asked whether there was a mechanism to ensure that monies from the Financial Resilience Mechanism available for the sport development grant translate to improved services, and were advised that there is a sustained demand for this support which enables sports teams and clubs across the city to take on assets and improve them, working in partnership with the council.
Members sought information on how the Council could ensure there was involvement for female sports initiatives in this. The Cabinet Member advised that the FAW is reporting a significant increase in women’s and girls’ participation in football clubs. Llandaff Cricket has had a record participation of young girls, and girls’ participation in rugby is improving in the younger age groups; the administration remains committed to increasing participation of under-represented groups.
Members asked how much of the £1.5 million FRM was currently allocated and were advised that not all of it was already committed.
Members sought an update on the Whitewater Rafting Centre, and were advised that there had been some significant budget challenges in recent years but with efficiency savings it is getting closer to being operated within budget and is very close to breaking even.
Members discussed how well the Whitewater Rafting Centre was promoted, and were advised that it is a niche facility and there has been some targeted marketing, but this could be reviewed to ensure it is reaching enough people. An offer was made for committee members to visit the Centre to see first-hand the range of services on offer and to discuss marketing and promotion with officers.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Leader’s portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of the Council; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; and Jon Day, Operational Manager for Investment and Tourism.
Cllr Thomas made a brief statement, following which Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members discussed the lessons to be learned and any governance arrangements that might need to be addressed in relation to the contract for the demolition of Aberthaw power station, dealt with via the Cardiff Capital Region body. The Leader advised that he could not comment in detail as there are ongoing legal proceedings, but at the right time all local authorities involved will want an investigation into what occurred.
Members discussed the Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee which is responsible for reviewing and scrutinising decisions made by the CJC. The Leader reminded the Committee that there had been discussions about the appropriateness of the scrutiny arrangements for the City Deal, and expressed the view that this was something either CJC or Welsh Government would wish to look at in more detail. He could envision a system where if a project is being delivered by CCR within the area of a LA, it would be appropriate for the relevant committee to scrutinise the work of the CCR.
Members wished to know about the prospects for a project emerging from the recommendations of the Western Gateway’s independent Severn Estuary Commission on the potential for renewable energy. The Leader advised that the Commission is due to report in mid-March. Briefings he has had indicate there is a potentially deliverable project that is technologically and financially feasible, but it will be necessary to have the right regulatory and governance environment to unlock the private sector investment.
Members sought information on how returns on investment in the City Deal were measured in terms of job creation and other economic opportunities. The Leader advised that there is a 5-year gateway process of assessment done jointly by UK and Welsh Governments on a CCR level, the top level metrics being job creation, GVA uplift and leverage of private money to match public money invested.
Members wished to know how the Council ensures that projects invested in through the City Deal align with environmental commitments made through One Planet Cardiff and the goal to reach Net Zero. The Leader advised that the KPI’s for the City Deal were set in 2016 and did not necessarily have green objectives in mind. The CJC has to have statutory policies around things such as biodiversity and the next deal will be more of a green deal.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Investment and Development portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Huw Thomas, Leader of the Council; Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development; Donna Jones, Assistant Director for County Estates; and Jon Day, Operational Manager for Investment and Tourism.
Cllr Thomas made a brief statement, following which Neil Hanratty gave a presentation outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to the portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members sought clarification on the source of additional income of £27,000 and were advised that it was income from renting out workshop space.
Members sought clarification on SPF funding for Cardiff Indoor Market and were advised that the funding was for the Financial Year 2024/25, had been agreed and was already in place.
Members sought further details on how the Council is working with the hospitality and accommodation sectors to increase accommodation options for visitors during major events. The Leader advised that the amount of hotel accommodation in the city is relatively modest, and one of the reasons for pursuing the Indoor Arena is to provide a more regular stream of visitors into the city and encourage investment in hotel development.
Members discussed whether proceeds from the visitor levy could be used to benefit district shopping centres away from the city centre. The Leader advised that as currently proposed it is envisaged that the proceeds of the visitor levy are spent within the visitor economy; however, the Council would want to develop a plan for how the levy could be deployed in partnership with stakeholders, including the BID as well as stakeholders more broadly.
Members questioned whether investment in new infrastructure such as the Canal Quarter Regeneration Phase 2 was the right approach when existing infrastructure such as city centre paving was not being sufficiently maintained. The Leader advised that much of the paving repair work in the city centre was due to the heavy traffic of supply trucks along Queen Street and The Hayes. Turning to the canal, he reminded Members that the plans had been signed off in 2021 when there Covid restrictions and concerns about the viability of city centres. The Council would want to see further plans, with the development of the Indoor Arena, around the Utilita Arena, developed in a strategic manner with a master plan for the whole area, with green and blue space being a key component making it somewhere people will want to spend time.
Members questioned whether pursuing a target of more Grade A office space was the most sustainable approach when there is other office space that is not being used. Officers advised that there is a lack of vacant Grade A office space in the city centre, and thus a risk that there is no property available for businesses that want to invest. The Leader added that last year saw the highest level of office take-up in 7 years.
Members asked whether there is a strategy for bringing surplus non-Grade A office space up to standard for reuse, and were advised that there is a market for cheaper office space for start-up and growing businesses, while other surplus office space has been repurposed for residential use.
Members wished to know whether there were concerns around CO2 emissions in relation to the creation of car parks in support of the Indoor Arena. The Leader advised that the current surface area car parks are being replaced by a single multi-storey car park with fewer parking spaces, while recognising there will be people who will drive to events at the Arena and want to park to access facilities in Cardiff Bay. Most of the area will be released to make it more attractive to people on foot and for leisure purposes.
Members wondered whether there were plans for more festivals or other attractions to encourage visitors to make longer stays. The Leader referred to the Cardiff City of Music Festival as a homegrown event that the Council would like to invest in and grow for the long term. Officers added that the Cardiff Live development will provide a venue able to compete for smaller business tourism events, and this will hopefully encourage visitors to stay longer and enjoy other facilities.
Members discussed how to promote other things for people to see or do in Cardiff besides the major events. The Leader advised that this was the sort of thing that the Council would want to be able to enhance through funds unlocked by the tourism levy.
Members discussed whether the planned investment in Cardiff Indoor Market would interfere with the improvements already taking place in the market. Officers advised that the intention of the redevelopment is to improve the market as it is rather than change what it will be doing. Work will be done to make good the roof and stop it leaking, and to improve the stallholders’ stands.
Members asked whether proposals for open space or street food facilities in the city centre were seen as competing with the Indoor Market. Officers advised that businesses are generally comfortable with investments that improve the overall offer and attract more people into the city centre. The Leader advised that it was indicative that businesses and investors see the city centre as being a place where people go to socialise, eat and spend leisure time rather than for shopping.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Tackling Poverty portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Peter Bradbury, Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty and Supporting Young People; and Helen Evans, Assistant Director for Housing and Communities.
Cllr Bradbury made a brief statement outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to his portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
The Chair expressed gratitude for the acceptance of the KPI recommendations from the Scrutiny Performance Panel into the Corporate Plan, particularly around the Race Equality Task Force and sustainable employment.
Members wished to know how much of a challenge the rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions presented to the Council and what is the Council’s strategy for addressing it. The Cabinet Member advised that the Council adjusts its work according to Governments’ tax proposals, and added that he had not received many letters from employers complaining that the increase was causing problems in recruitment.
Members asked whether there were KPIs around supporting people to stay in work. The Cabinet Member advised that the target for getting people into work had been raised, and that the team aims to get people into full-time and meaningful rather than temporary employment. Officers advised that most of the funding for Into Work services is grant funding and comes with a requirement that people stay and work for at least 6 months. Mentors work alongside the new employees to ensure they are sustained in that employment.
Members discussed whether people pass through the Into Work service only to be seen again a few months later, and were advised that some people have multiple barriers into work. A new Connect to Work programme will be delivered next year looking at those complex barriers, helping people into work and then wrapping support around them.
Members asked about the confidence levels at achieving the KPIs, and were advised that this is a key risk in 2026 as a significant amount of funding for Into Work services comes from the SPF. The Cabinet Member added that the team do remarkable work in the face of great challenges and difficulties, and it is important that funding for the next few years is secured to keep them in post.
Members sought information on what contingency there was should the SPF be significantly reduced or withdrawn. Officers advised that Connect to Work would help in some respects but not in terms of overall funding. Currently posts that become vacant are not being backfilled. Should no alternative funding become available the Council would have to look to exit posts. The Cabinet Member added that he would be putting pressure on ministers to replace SPF or put in place grant funding, and he would encourage Members to do the same.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Sections of the Corporate Plan and Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Housing and Communities portfolio
The Chair welcomed to the meeting Cllr Lee Bridgeman, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities; Helen Evans, Assistant Director for Housing and Communities; and Rebecca Hooper, Operational Manager for Neighbourhood Regeneration.
Cllr Bridgeman made a brief statement, after which Helen Evans and Rebecca Hooper gave a presentation outlining sections of the Budgetary Proposals relevant to the Housing and Communities portfolio.
Members were invited to ask questions and make comments, and the discussion is summarised below:
Members discussed the use of volunteers in hubs and libraries. The Cabinet Member advised that it was decided at an early stage not to adopt a full volunteer service. Hub and library staff are professional and qualified and cannot be replaced with volunteers. Officers added a balance had been struck between the number of volunteers in hubs and libraries and the remaining paid staff, and it is unlikely that paid staff could be reduced further. As part of an internal restructuring the Council is looking to create more specialist library roles. Volunteers receive good training and there are robust procedures in place.
Members wished to know about the number of hubs that hub managers are managing and whether this was sustainable. Officers advised that this depends on the size of hub; Central Library has its own manager while for smaller hubs and libraries there may be a single manager across 3 or 4. The Council is creating more senior roles such as assistant managers and senior hub library assistants and there will be one of these in each hub or library.
Members discussed the training of existing staff in specialisms and were advised that the Council is encouraging hub and library staff to enrol for a librarianship degree.
Members wondered how the proposal to remove free parking periods from Council car parks would affect the viability of district and local centres. The Cabinet Member advised that car parking charges were not part of his portfolio. Officers advised that there is a coordinated approach with Transport and Highways relating to regeneration of shopping areas. Many district centres do not have free car parking and the focus is on ensuring there are good Active Travel opportunities to encourage people out of cars where possible.
Members questioned why there was no reference in the Corporate Plan to 15-minute cities and sought reassurance that the Council still supports the concept. The Cabinet Member assured Members that the commitment was still there but the 15-minute city name had been dropped as there was too much toxicity around it.
Members sought further information on the Roath-Adamsdown Business Corridor. Officers advised that the boundaries had not yet been defined and there have been discussions around alignment with other regeneration and Active Travel schemes. The size of the area will be part of the consultation.
Members welcomed the focus on ensuring books in hubs and libraries reflect the diversity of language and sought information on how this diversity was assessed. Officer advised that this was through consultations, surveys, and conversations with library staff and customers. In addition, a new IT system being rolled out allows customer requests in specific languages to be logged.
Members sought information on whether reduction of the book fund would have an impact on people who access books in community languages. Officers advised that they were confident that the Council would be able to continue to meet the requirements of community languages. Data on the percentage of purchased books are in community languages could be provided to the Committee.
Members sought information on the venues used for the Learning for Life programme, and were advised that there are many such venues, including schools, churches and community halls, which are listed on the website, and in addition there continue to be some online courses available.
Members were advised that adult literacy and numeracy comes under a separate programme for adult learning called Learning for Work.
Members were advised that most Learning for Life participants are 50-plus retirees and that officers would be able to provide a demographic breakdown to committee if required.
Members enquired about the priority for the Clifton Street area in the Roath-Adamsdown Business Corridor placemaking plan. Officers advised that the South Riverside Business Corridor placemaking plan is currently being concluded, and there is a significant project for Cowbridge Road East that officers are looking to secure funding for and take forward shortly. The target date for the Adamsdown-Roath Business Corridor to commence is June, and this includes Clifton Street. Officers are working close with colleagues to coordinate the work with plans for a Transport Corridor along Newport Road and Broadway.
Members wished to know what the allocation of £1.5M for regeneration from the FRM was likely to be spent. Officers advised that ward councillors would be invited to put forward ideas that meet the criteria around regeneration. The key priority will be deliverability. The Cabinet Member urged Councillors to look out for the email from officers inviting ideas.
RESOLVED: That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following development management applications be determined in accordance with the recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED
24/01293/FUL – PONTCANNA
Pontcanna Mews, Kings Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff
Retention of Change of use of existing Retail premises (Use Class A1) and to allow Flexible Use of the premises for Retail (Use Class A1), Financial and Professional Services (Use Class A2), Food and Drink (Use Class A3), Business (Use Class B1), Beauty Salon (Sui-Generis) and Tattoo Studio (Sui-Generis), including the use of the external courtyard for purposes ancillary to these uses and retention of a Covered Structure to provide outdoor seating.
The application was granted subject to amendment of the following conditions:
Condition 3
Members of the public shall only be admitted or allowed to remain on the premises, including the Covered Structure hereby approved, related to any use within Class A3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Uses Classes) Order 1987 (or any Order amending, revoking, or re-enacting that Order), between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and between 08:00 and 20:30 on Friday and Saturday.
Condition 4
The external areas of the premises, including the Covered Structure hereby approved, shall only be permitted to be used for any purpose, except for means of access, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and between 08:00 and 20:30 on Friday and Saturday.
Condition 5
The premises shall not be used for purposes within Class B1 and A3 of the Scheduled to the Town and Country Planning (Uses Classes) Order 1987 (or any Order amending, revoking, or re-enacting that Order) that creates noise audible at the boundary of the nearest residential property outside of the hours of 07:45 and 17:15 Sunday to Thursday and 07:45 and 20:45 on Friday and Saturday.
And subject to the addition of the following conditions:
Condition 11
There shall be no provision of any music or any amplified sound at the premises that would be audible at the boundary of any residential property.
Condition 12
Within one month of the date of this planning permission a solid means of enclosure, of a minimum of 1.8m in height and a maximum of 2m in height, shall be provided to the boundary of all residential properties adjoining the site which provides for no visibility to the neighbouring properties.
24/00084/FUL – RHIWBINA
Land at the rear of 19A Heol Y Coed, Coed Ceirios, Rhiwbina, Cardiff
Erection of a 2 storey dwelling with associated landscape works.
The application was granted, subject to additional wording in Condition 3:
Construction Environmental Management Plan
No development, including site clearance, shall commence until such time as a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The CEMP shall, as a minimum, include the following:
- Details of site hoardings, site access and wheel washing facilities
- A strategy for the delivery of plant and materials
- The parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors
- Loading and unloading of plant and materials
- Restrictions on deliveries, removal, loading and / or unloading of plan and materials during school pickup and drop off times.
- Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development
- A plan identifying the location of any site compound
- The erection and maintenance of security hoarding
- Control of Nuisances: details of restrictions to be applied during construction including timing, duration and frequency of works; details of measures to minimise noise and vibration; details of dust control measures and measures to monitor emissions of dust arising from the development; measures to control light spill and the conservation of dark skies.
- Traffic Management: access routes (including any temporary traffic regulation orders required) and traffic management
- Details of the persons and bodies responsible for activities associated with the CEMP and emergency contact details.
All development shall be undertaken in full accordance with the approved CEMP.
APPLICATIONS GRANTED SUBJECT TO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
24/01603/FUL – LLANEDEYRN
Land west of St Teilos High School
Proposed Development of 53 Council Homes, Nine Supported Living Apartments, Re-Alignment of Footpath, Sustainable Drainage Proposals, Landscape Planting Including an Ecotone and Associated Works.
APPLICATIONS DEFERRED
23/02600/FUL – LLANDAFF
Land at Radyr Court Close
Erection of affordable houses together with access, landscaping, drainage, engineering and other associated works.
(Councillor Driscoll left his seat as a member of the Committee during this item in order to speak as a Ward Councillor, and did not vote in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
The application was deferred for reasons for refusal relating to loss of amenity / open space and ongoing flood concerns, including the failure of flood defences.
24/01641/DOC – WHITCHURCH AND TONGWYNLAS
Land to the north-west of Whitchurch Hospital playing fields, Whitchurch, Cardiff
Re-discharge of Condition 20 (Drainage) of 17/01735/MJR subsequently varied under 20/02632/MJR.
The application as deferred until January 2025 as the Committee ran out of time.
RESOLVED: that
a) the proposed approach for rent and service charge setting for Council owned dwellings for financial year 2025/26 be approved.
b) the financial pressures on the HRA be noted.
c) the support available for tenants who may be struggling financially be noted.
RESOLVED: that
1) the procurement process for the appointment of a preferred bidder for the Cardiff and Vale Housing Partnership (CVHP) be noted.
2) the outcome of the Competitive dialogue procurement process which identifies the preferred bidder be noted and the appointment of the preferred bidder identified in Exempt Appendix A as our development partner for the CVHP be approved.
3) the list of specific development sites to be included within the partnership programme be approved to enable a defined development pipeline for the life of the partnership.
4) authority be delegated to the Corporate Director People & Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities to conclude all matters arising from this report required to conclude the appointment of preferred bidder, including:
a. Approve the final contract wording and enter into the Partnership Agreement for the whole programme with the preferred bidder.
b. Subsequently enter into (pursuant to the terms of the Partnership Agreement) Pre-Contract Services Agreements, Construction Contracts and Development Agreements (as the case may be on a site-specific basis) and any other ancillary contracts or agreements as sites are drawn down in line with Site Approval Process set out in Exempt Appendix D following all necessary due diligence and confirmation that the scheme is within viability parameters.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14, 16 and 21 of Parts 4 and 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraph 14 and 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item.
Regeneration
The Cabinet Member was invited to make an opening statement after which Members were provided with a presentation from Officers on the information in the public domain.
The Chairperson invited questions and comments from Members for the open session.
Members sought assurance regarding the Capella production studio and were pleased to hear that the Wales Millennium Centre has officially launched Capella, alongside announcing £1M in support funding.
In relation to the Event Hall, members noted that this is not included in the Business Case for the Core Office development.
Members were interested to hear whether creche facilities have been considered as part of the wider regeneration of the area, particularly given their potential contribution to local prosperity and alignment with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, which promotes sustainable development and its five ways of working. Members noted that a previous creche at County Hall had closed due to financial sustainability issues, however it was considered that there might be a role for private sector provision of such facilities.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraph 14 and 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item.
Finance & Property
The Cabinet Member was invited to make an opening statement after which Members were provided with a presentation from Officers on the information in the public domain.
The Chairperson invited questions and comments from Members for the open session.
Members noted that external capacity has been engaged to assist with due diligence. The Chief Executive and the s151 officer are satisfied with the process and the robustness of the procurement exercise.
With regard to Risk Management, Members heard that the Council is protected from build cost risks, as a Development Agreement is being used instead of a JCT build contract. Under this arrangement, the preferred bidder bears the construction costs, and the Council will acquire the completed building at a fixed price and agreed-upon specification.
In relation to the procurement process, Members expressed their support for the approach taken, acknowledging the overall robustness of the process, which provides assurance regarding financial risk.
Members also considered the rationale for discarding alternatives to a new build. They noted that decanting into existing offices would be more expensive both in the short term (due to moving and running costs) and in the long term (because a new office will eventually be needed, and construction costs are expected to rise).
Regarding how the proposals align with the Well-being of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2015 and its sustainability requirements, Members referred to Appendix 3 of the Cabinet report, which outlined how the new Core Office meets these criteria. Notably, the new office will be more accessible to the public, better integrated into the public realm, and include spaces for local residents. It will also lead in carbon efficiency, support well-being, facilitate the provision of social housing on the existing County Hall site, and contribute to building safe and empowered communities.
Recognising that the new Core Office will be a flagship building, Members sought reassurance that it would be designed to a high standard. They were pleased to learn that the project will deliver a flexible, dynamic space that accommodates more staff than currently work at County Hall.
The need for the Core Office to meet democratic accountability requirements was also highlighted. Members were reassured by the offer that they will have an opportunity to provide input regarding their specific requirements.
In terms of workspace design, Members sought to understand how the new Core Office would feel for those working there. They were informed that the new office will allocate 8m² per person (excluding meeting rooms), which is more generous than the 6m² typically found in call centres. This allocation is based on a more efficient use of space, reflecting new working practices such as the use of docking stations instead of desks with storage. Additionally, workspaces will be tailored to meet the needs of different services.
Members noted that the new Core Office is proposed to be 100,000 square feet, supporting approximately 925 staff, with other council employees based in community hubs, delivering front-line services, and/or working from home. They also noted that the Council has a responsibility to provide space for staff who are either unwilling or unable to work from home. The new Core Office is seen as a positive driver for staff productivity by providing a better working environment that better meets their needs.
Regarding City Hall, Members sought clarification on whether any short-term measures could be implemented to reduce its running costs. Members heard that the Council’s current strategy is to make only the minimum necessary improvements. Members were also informed that recent upgrades to the heating system have inadvertently increased costs, as electricity is currently more expensive than gas.
RESOLVED – That the public be excluded from the meeting at this point during consideration of this item as the Committee discussed exempt information of the description contained in paragraph 14 and 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Action 1972. The public may be excluded from the meeting by resolution of the Committee pursuant to Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 during discussion of this item.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations and recommendations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
1. the commissioning strategy and proposed procurement models (including but not limited to the high-level evaluation criteria) as set out in the report relating to Building Maintenance for Domestic Properties and Disabled Adaptations be approved.
2. authority be delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member, Housing and Communities, Corporate Director Resources and Director of Governance and Legal Services, to deal with all aspects of the procurements relating to Building Maintenance for Domestic Properties and Disabled Adaptations, including but not limited to further development of framework models and setting of the detailed contract evaluation criteria and the award of contracts.