Ysgolion, lleoedd ysgol ac adeiladau, anghenion dysgu ychwanegol ac addysg cyfrwng Cymraeg.
Beth mae cynghorau'n ei wneud
Mae cynghorau'n rhedeg ysgolion cymunedol, yn ariannu pob ysgol wladol, yn darparu cludiant i'r ysgol ac yn cefnogi disgyblion ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Maen nhw'n cynllunio lleoedd ysgol, gan gynnwys lleoedd cyfrwng Cymraeg o dan gynllun deng mlynedd.
Pwy sy'n penderfynu
Mae'r Cabinet yn penderfynu ar newidiadau i ysgolion, fel agor, cau neu uno ysgolion, ar ôl ymgynghoriad ffurfiol. Penaethiaid a chyrff llywodraethu sy'n rhedeg pob ysgol o ddydd i ddydd.
Dweud eich dweud
Rhaid ymgynghori ar gynigion i newid ysgol, a gall unrhyw un ymateb. Gall rhieni hefyd ddod yn llywodraethwyr ysgol.
Mewn rhifau
Mae cynghorau Cymru yn bwriadu gwario £1,307 y pen ar hyn yn 2026-27.
Mae'n amrywio o £1,099 yn Sir Fynwy i £1,475 yn Merthyr Tudful.
Disgyblion Blwyddyn 1 a addysgir yn Gymraeg: 25% ar draws Cymru (2025-26).
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C154, 4th December, 2025 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
FINAL HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT (HRA) BUDGET PROPOSALS 2026/27, RENT SETTING 2026/27 AND HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT BUSINESS PLAN (2026/27) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C179, 8th January, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
REVISED STREET SCENE STRATEGY (2026/2031) (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C190, 15th January, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
DRAFT BUDGET 2026/27 AND MEDIUM TERM FINANCIAL PLAN 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C214, 26th February, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
CAPITAL STRATEGY 2026/27 AND FINAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C215, 26th February, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2026/27 AND UPDATE FOR 2025/26 (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C216, 26th February, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
MIGRATION OF SCHOOL TELEPHONE SYSTEM TO A CLOUD BASED SOLUTION (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C217, 26th February, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
DEMOCRACY AND BOUNDARY COMMISSION CYMRU – VALE OF GLAMORGAN ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS REVIEW FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS (REF)
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute
No. C218, 26th February, 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s
Constitution) be noted.
Reason for decision
The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the
Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the content of the report at Agenda Item 9(b) – Budget 2026/27 and
MTFP 2026/27 to 2030/31 Supplemental Report – providing additional details
regarding updated Standard Spending Assessment Figures Assessment as
supplemental information to Agenda Item 9(a) – Draft Budget 2026/27 and Medium
Term Financial Plan 2026/27 to 2030/31 – be noted.
(2) T H A T a Council Tax increase of 6.5% be approved.
(3) T H A T the budget for 2026/27 be approved.
Reasons for decisions
(1) Having regard to the contents of the report with the most up to date figures as
part of its final budget deliberations and for the avoidance of doubt and to ensure
that all relevant matters were considered as necessary.
(2) Setting the annual rate of Council Tax was a key policy decision for Council.
(3) Setting a balanced budget was a statutory responsibility and decision for Full
Council.
CAPITAL STRATEGY 2026/27 AND FINAL CAPITAL PROGRAMME PROPOSALS 2026/27 TO 2030/31 (REF)
The Leader presented the report which outlined the Council’s approach to capital
finance for the forthcoming years and highlighted a range of schemes to undertaken
in the medium and longer term, to the value of approximately £0.5billion. They
outlined that where possible there would best endeavours to ensure minimal
slippage and that the proposals included schemes such as schools, housing and
wider infrastructure alongside decarbonisation activity, and the Western Vale
Gateway. They further noted that the emerging conflict in the Middle East would
have an impact due to oil and gas prices, but budgets included contingency
arrangements.
Councillor Franks queried how the Council would manage potential slippage and
sought assurance for how deliverable this strategy would be.
Councillor Dr. Johnson raised concerns over year-on-year slippage and the
completion of plans, citing Western Vale Gateway as an example, and further raised
the lack of a second Welsh medium secondary school in a rural area within the
Strategy.
The Leader responded that there would inevitably be slippage as elements outside
of the Council’s control such as school holidays, but the Council was building
resilience in its Project Management capacity. They noted that Western Vale
Gateway scheme had taken a number of years as it had required negotiations with
the Health Board as site owners, but they would be moving forward imminently, and
that information around a new Welsh Medium secondary school would be provided
when available.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the Capital Strategy 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be
approved.
(2) T H A T the final Capital Programme for the years 2026/27 to 2030/31 as set
out in Appendix 2 to the report be approved.
(3) T H A T officers be granted delegated authority to vire £10k or below between
schemes that were already approved within the five year Capital Programme.
(4) T H A T the Chief Executive and the Head of Finance/Section 151 Officer, in
consultation with the Executive Leader and Cabinet Member for Performance and
Resources, be granted delegated authority to make additions, deletions or transfers
to or from the:
i. 2026/27 to 2030/31 Housing Improvement Programme as appropriate.
ii. 2026/27 to 2030/31 Asset Renewal budgets as appropriate.
iii. S106 funded schemes subject to Member consultation as required under the
existing process.
iv. Decarbonisation Schemes
v. Sustainable Communities for Learning programme.
vi. Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes.
vii. Pride in Place Impact fund
viii. Plan for Neighbourhood
ix. Transforming Towns
x. Local Growth fund.
Reasons for decisions
(1) To approve the Capital Strategy for 2026/27.
(2) To set and approve future Capital Programmes to 2030/31.
(3) To enable officers to progress schemes more quickly where low value
virements below £10k were required.
(4) To enable the Housing Capital budget, Asset Renewal budgets, S106
schemes, Decarbonisation Schemes, Sustainable Communities for Learning
programme, Discretionary Adaption Grant Schemes, Pride in Place Impact fund,
Plan for Neighbourhood, Transforming Towns and Local Growth Fund to be
managed effectively.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2026/27 AND UPDATE FOR 2025/26 (REF)
The Leader provided an overview of the report, which demonstrated how the Council
managed it finances prudently, and thanked attendees of a recent briefing session
surrounding treasury management. They highlighted Appendix 1, containing an
update to the review strategy and updated prudential indicators and Appendix 2
which included areas such as the investment strategy and CIPFA reporting
framework.
RESOLVED –
(1) T H A T the proposed 2026/27 Treasury Management and Investment
Strategy including the following specific resolutions (detailed in Appendix 2 to the
report) be approved:
• The Authorised Limit for External Debt be set at £265.800m for 2025/26,
£308.472m for 2026/27, £370.857m for 2027/28 and £435.486m for 2028/29.
• The Operational Boundary for External Debt be set at £237.168m for 2025/26,
£278.201m for 2026/27, £339.237m for 2027/28 and £402.998m for 2028/29.
• The Section 151 Officer be granted delegated authority within the total
Authorised Limit and Operational Boundary as estimated for individual years
to effect movement between the separately agreed limits for borrowing and
other long-term liabilities.
• An upper limit of £0m for 2025/26, £10m in 2026/27, £10m in 2027/28 and
£10m in 2028/29 be set for total principal sums invested for over 364 days.
• The amount of projected borrowing that is fixed rate maturing in each period
as a percentage of total projected borrowing that is fixed rate be set as shown
below and further detailed in Appendix 1.
Table 1 – Upper and lower Limits for fixed rate borrowing
Upper Limit Lower Limit
Under 12 months 20% 0%
12 months and within 24 months 40% 0%
24 months and within 5 years 40% 0%
5 years and within 10 years 40% 0%
10 years and above 100% 0%
• Any breaches of the Prudential Indicators will be reported through to the next
meeting of Cabinet, with the exception of the Authorised Limit for External
Debt which would require prior Council approval.
(2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Head of Finance/Section 151
Officer to approve the Treasury Management Policy Statement and Treasury
Management Practices.
(3) T H A T delegated authority be granted as set out in paragraph 2.34 of the
report, to enable the assigned officers to place investments with the Debt
Management Account Deposit Facility (DMADF) in line with the daily cash flow
projections.
Reasons for decisions
(1) In order for the Treasury Management and Annual Investment Strategy as
prepared be approved as required by the Local Government Act 2003.
(2) In order for the Treasury Management Policy Statement and Treasury
Management Practices to be approved.
(3) In order for smooth running of daily cash flow.
BIGLIS TO DINAS POWYS ACTIVE TRAVEL ROUTE (REF)
The Deputy Leader presented the report, noting that this work had been underway
for several years, but that this would allow the Council to move into construction on
both phases in line with regulations. They indicated that they were seeking to utilise
8 pieces of land owned by 4 landowners, with the preferred approach being
negotiation ahead of Compulsory Purchase Order. They noted that this active travel
route was essential in supporting people’s health, providing an alternative form of
transport and improving safety on a particular route.
Councillor Dr. Johnson said that this route was long awaited, with initial plans for this
to be delivered in 2020, and that this would be considered by Planning Committee in
the future. They highlighted the twin track approach outlined by Welsh Government,
with the emphasis being upon discussions, which could take several years.
Councillor Ernest indicated that this this could be an opportunity to revive the Dinas
Powys bypass project and provide better links for road users.
Councillor Penn stated that many people were put off cycling to Barry due to safety
concerns and welcomed anything that could be done to facilitate active travel.
The Deputy Leader emphasised that negotiations were due to get underway as
quickly as possible, and that the scheme had significant preparation work over many
years, and they hoped it would help the aim of reducing car users and improving
safety.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of delegated powers regarding the use of
Compulsory Purchase Orders be approved.
Reason for decision
To comply with governance requirements, as Cabinet does not hold delegated
powers to authorise the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders and in order to
maintain legal and constitutional integrity.
PAY POLICY 2026/27 (REF)
The Leader presented the report, noting that the median and mean pay gap had
reduced significantly from 2019 to 2025 to 1.6% and 2.3%, respectively. ONS had
reported that the average UK figure for the previous year had been 7% and so
reflected a positive position for the Council as a position of parity was worked
towards.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Council’s Pay Policy, as attached at Appendix A to the
report to Cabinet on 8th January, 2026 (Minute No. C180), be approved.
Reason for decision
To respond to the legal requirement under the Localism Act 2011 and to provide
openness and accountability in relation to how the Council rewards its staff.
N.B. All Chief Officers, save for two Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officers
servicing the meeting and the Head of Human Resources and Organisational
Development, left the meeting when this item was considered. The Head of
Human Resources and Organisational Development remained in the meeting,
until the matter was to be voted upon, in order to provide any clarification
required by Elected Members.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED:
1.
To approve the new appointments of Local Authority governors to the school governing bodies as set out in Appendix 1, each for a term of 4 years from the date of the appointment, in accordance with the recommendations of the Local Authority Governor Panel.
RESOLVED – That:
(1) the report be noted;
(2) the Chair to write to the Executive Leadership Support and Chair of the Management Committee of the Pupil Referral Unit – Y Deryn Family of Schools, seeking assurance that the recommendations from the unsatisfactory internal audit report will be addressed promptly
Abertawe, Panel Llofnodwyr Cyfamod y Lluoedd Arfog,
RESOLVED: that,following consideration of the "Annual Report on Investment in the Education Estate", the Education Annual Performance report for 2024/25 be noted.
RESOLVED: that
1. the Director of Education & Lifelong Learning, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Education, be authorised to undertake an engagement exercise, to:
i. Inform the planning of temporary measures to accommodate all learners who wish to enter Welsh-medium secondary education in 2027/28.
ii. Inform the review of Welsh-medium primary and secondary school catchment areas.
iii. Inform the planning of long-term strategic changes to Welsh-medium secondary school provision.
iv. Inform future priorities in Cardiff’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan.
2. It be noted that financial resources would need to be identified ahead of any later decisions to implement organisational or infrastructure changes.
3. It be noted that officers will bring a report on the outcome of the engagement with stakeholders to a future meeting to inform planning and investment priorities.
RESOLVED:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward.
Caerdydd, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward and will write to you to inform you of the Committee’s observations, comments and/ or recommendations ahead of Cabinet on the 22 January 2026.
Caerdydd, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward and will write to you to inform you of the Committee’s observations, comments and/ or recommendations ahead of Cabinet on the 22 January 2026.
Caerdydd, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward and will write to you to inform you of the Committee’s observations, comments and/ or recommendations ahead of Cabinet on the 22 January 2026.
Caerdydd, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee,
RESOLVED:
That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee expressing their comments and observations captured during the way forward and will write to you to inform you of the Committee’s observations, comments and/ or recommendations ahead of Cabinet on the 22 January 2026.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following persons to current Local Authority Governing Body vacancies as follows:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Applications Received
Baden Powell Primary School
Splott
03/02/2025
Bryn Celyn Primary School
Pentwyn
12/12/2025
Thomas Breeze
Cardiff West Community High School
x 2 vacancies
Caerau
31/12/2024 15/10/2025
Anita Batten
Katy Bennett
Coed Glas Primary School
Llanishen
1011/2025
Lauren Charles-Nelson
Ffederasiwn y Ddraig
x 2 vacancies
Trowbridge
26/06/2025
06/10/2025
Glyncoed Primary School
Pentwyn
03/09/2025
Grangetown Primary School
Grangetown?
26/11/2025?
Greenhill School
Rhiwbina
02/072025
Hywel Dda Primary School
x 2 vacancies
Ely
30/06/2025
03/09/2025
Lansdowne Primary School
Canton
01/09/2025
Pentyrch Primary School
Pentyrch & St Fagans
23/10/2024
Zoe O’Regan
Peter Lea Primary School
Fairwater
13/10/2025
Radnor Primary School
x 2 vacancies
Canton?
26/11/2025
20/12/2025
Donald Sargeant
St Francis RC Primary School
Ely
08/03/2025
The Saints Federation
Pentwyn
09/09/2025
Willows High School
Splott
29/09/2024
Sian Chase
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf
Llandaff North
01/05/2025
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr
Fairwater
08/12/2025
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch
Canton
30/06/2025
Ysgol Gynradd Groes-Wen Primary School
Pentyrch & St Fagans
01/02/2025
Ysgol Pencae
Llandaff
27/11/2024
Ysgol Y Wern
Llanishen
01/08/2025
Barbara Connell left the meeting during discussion of her application relating to Cantonian High School.
Councillor Merry in accordance with her declaration of interest, left the meeting during discussion of the application relating to Ysgol Cynefin. Cllr Lister took over the role of Chair during this time.
Councillors Williams and Driscoll in accordance with their declarations of interest, left the meeting during discussion of the application relating to Pear Tree Federation.
The Committee received and considered applications to future vacancies against criteria, matching skills to vacancies.
RESOLVED – That the Council be recommended to approve the recommendations of the Panel to appoint the following:
School Name
Ward
Start of Vacancy
Re-appointment requested
New Application Received
Albany Primary School
Plasnewydd
28/01/2026
Saqib
Siddique
Cantonian
High School
Fairwater
23/03/2026
Barbara Connell
Creigiau
Primary School
Pentyrch & St Fagans
18/03/2026
Fiona Girdler
Herbert Thompson Primary School
Ely
18/03/2026
Cllr Maliika
Kaaba
Millbank Primary School
Caerau
18/03/2026
Deferred
Pencaerau Primary School
Caerau
28/01/2026
Lindsey Riella
Radnor Primary School
Canton
28/03/2026
Cllr Susan
Elsmore
Ysgol
Cynefin
Llanishen
28/03/2026
Cllr Garry Hunt
The Pear Tree Federation
Whitchurch
&
Tongwynlais
27/03/2026
27/03/2026
27/03/2026
Nicholas Ashby
Sharron Dore
Mike Jones-Pritchard
Ton-Yr-Ywen Primary School
Heath
28/01/2026
Cllr Julie
Sangani
Ysgol Gymraeg
Coed-Y-Gof
Fairwater
18/03/2026
Ryan Williams
Ysgol Y Berllan Deg
Pentwyn
27/03/2026
Nicholas Webb
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. 25/02048/FUL – PENTWYN
St Teilos High School, Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn
Proposed construction of 3G pitch, floodlighting, changing rooms and associated works.