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RESOLVED – That 1. Christopher Lee be appointed as Chief Executive. 2. the selection process had been conducted in accordance with the appointments process and each candidate had been treated equally and fairly. The successful candidate was appointed on merit.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 16th June 2026 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T having regard to the report, the Guidelines adopted by the Public Protection Licensing Committee and the representations made by the Applicant, Members determined that the Applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a hackney carriage and private hire vehicle driver’s licence. (2) T H A T the driver be issued with a written warning in relation to disclosing convictions to the Licensing Authority at the time of conviction and upon the renewal of their licence. (3) T H A T an advisory letter be sent to the Operator in relation to their providing assistance to drivers to complete applications on behalf of Applicants and ensuring points were declared. Reasons for decisions (1-3) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Act, the relevant paragraphs of the Schedule being referred to in brackets after the minute heading.
Decided: The Committee resolved that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member, for the Committee, with its comments and observations from the discussion.
Decided: The Committee resolved that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member, for the Committee, with its comments and observations from the discussion.
Decided: The Committee resolved that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member, for the Committee, with its comments and observations from the discussion.
Decided: The Committee resolved that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member, for the Committee, with its comments and observations from the discussion.
Decided: The Committee approved the draft Scrutiny Annual Report 2025/26, to be laid before Council.
Decided: The Committee noted the contents of the report.
RESOLVED – That Gavin McArthur be appointment Chairperson and Chris Burns be appointed Deputy Chairperson.
RESOLVED – That the Committee’s Terms of Reference be noted.
RESOLVED – That: (1) the report be noted; · (2) Chair to write to the Leader and Chief Executive setting out the Committee’s consideration of the Annual Self-Assessment (Well-being) Report 2025/26.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That: (1) the report be noted; (2) Members provide any queries and comments in respect of the accounts by 14 August 2026 (3) following the external audit, the Final Statements and the Audit of Accounts reports for 2025/26 will be reviewed by this Committee, prior to consideration by Council.
RESOLVED – That (1) the report be noted; (2) the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning to attend the September Committee meeting to provide an update on actions taken in response to the three Internal Audit reports that received an opinion of insufficient with major improvement needed.
RESOLVED – That that the report be noted. Audit Manager to share and discuss the Welsh Local Authority Benchmarking Analysis with the Corporate Director Resources (Section 151 Officer).
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That (1) the findings of the national study and actions set out by the Council to meet the recommendations made for local authorities be noted (2) the Chairperson, in consultation with the Deputy Chair and Chief Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer, write to Scrutiny Committees for assurance on asset management plan arrangements.
RESOLVED – That the Committee approves its draft annual report to Council on the Committee’s work, its performance in relation to its Terms of Reference, and its effectiveness in meeting its purpose including a conclusion on compliance with the CIPFA Position Statement.
RESOLVED – That: (1) the Committee agreed to recommend to Council the appointment of the Independent Members shown in Appendix A to the Governance and Audit Committee with effect from 1 December 2026, subject to receipt of satisfactory references, for an initial 5-year term of office, with the possibility of reappointment for one further 5-year term. (2) the Committee agreed to recommend to Council the appointment of Dr Janet Wademan BA, PhD, FCMI, FRSA for a second 5-year term of office from 01 October 2026 until 30 September 2031.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C252, 26th March, 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 Council work with partners across the county, region and nationally who shared its determination to deliver support to children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). (2) T H A T the Leader of the Council write to the First Minister urging the Welsh Government to ensure that the full value of any SEND/ALN related consequentials received from the UK Government be allocated to Local Authorities. (3) T H A T copies of the letter be sent to all Members of the Senedd and MPs for the Vale of Glamorgan. (4) T H A T copies of the letter be forwarded to all Members of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, to all schools and to the School Budget Forum. Reason for decisions (1-5) Having regard to the discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C265, 16th April, 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.