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Decided: The Committee recommended that Cabinet approve the annual report.
Decided: The Committee recommended that Cabinet approve the Early Help Strategy 2025-27 and the Families Connected report.
Decided: The Committee received the report. It asked that off-target actions without timescales either be removed or given deadlines.
RESOLVED To exclude the public and press from the meeting.
RESOLVED that Tir Glas is designated as a GO (Conditional), subject to the conditions set out in the report. 2.2 RESOLVED that Aberaeron Harbours is designated as under review, subject to the outcome of the feasibility work. 2.3 RESOLVED that Elan Valley Lakes is designated as GO (Conditional), subject to the completion of the normal Growth Deal assurances project. 2.4 RESOLVED that CymruTech’s Park designated as a Go (Conditional), subject to the conditions set out in the report. 2.5 RESOLVED that the Cynefin Project is designated as GO (Conditional), subject to the conditions set out in the report.
Decided: The Committee made six recommendations to Cabinet, including mandatory site safeguarding training for headteachers, business managers and site managers, and an annual safeguarding reporting framework for Scrutiny. It also asked Cabinet to keep safeguarding in early school design, complete outstanding works, review rights of way (public paths), and strengthen quality checks and escalation for schools.
Decided: The Committee endorsed its observations, including that a long-term post-16 model would need some rationalisation, meaning fewer providers. It requested more detailed data, Welsh-medium participation and retention targets, clearer recognition of special schools and ALN, and a review of officer capacity.
Decided: The Committee noted the report and recommended that it be presented to Full Council.
Decided: Cabinet approved a statutory 12-week consultation on the draft Active Travel Network Map. It delegated authority to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to consider the consultation feedback, approve any appropriate changes, and submit the final map to Welsh Ministers in line with the Welsh Government timetable.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2026-27 for presentation to Welsh Government. It also approved the Tenant Engagement Strategy 2026-2030.
Decided: Cabinet delegated all aspects of the procurement for the over-cladding and WHQS improvement works at Beech and Sycamore House to the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities. This includes starting the procurement, setting evaluation criteria and contract arrangements up to contract award. The Director acts in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, the Corporate Director Resources and the Director of Governance and Legal Services.
Decided: Cabinet delegated authority to the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, with the Corporate Director for Resources and the Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport, to finalise and award the Stage 2 construction contract to John Graham Construction Limited. This is conditional on the project staying within the approved budget and the Project Team assuring the Programme Board that funding is adequate. Cabinet also delegated authority to vary the Stage 1 contract to cover costs to date, approve future compensation events, and let enabling works and utility diversions start before the Stage 2 Notice to Proceed. Cabinet noted the risks. No Notice to Proceed will be issued until the conditions are met.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Full Business Case for a new Finance, Procurement, HR and Payroll system, set out in confidential Appendix A. It approved awarding the system implementation contract to the recommended bidder for the sum in Appendix A. It delegated authority to the Corporate Director Resources, with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance and the Director of Governance and Legal Services, to carry out the project and manage the contract.
Decided: Cabinet approved the documents for the UNICEF UK re-accreditation assessment in 2026: the Story of Change Report, the Youth Report, the Summary of Evidence and the refreshed Child Friendly Cardiff Sustainability Plan 2026-2029. It approved and committed to the plan, confirming continued political and corporate leadership. It delegated authority to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and relevant Corporate Directors, to submit the documents, publish annual reports, and submit annual progress updates if re-accreditation is achieved.
Decided: Cabinet agreed the strategic approach to develop an additional Green Crematorium and Wake facility. It delegated authority to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment, with the Cabinet Member for Waste, Street Scene & Environmental Services, the Corporate Director for Resources and the Director of Governance and Legal Services, to fund a formal pre-application enquiry on the Dutch Garden Centre site, develop a business case with extensive consultation, and submit a full planning application to Planning Committee in early 2027. Cabinet noted that a further report will come to Cabinet in spring or summer 2027.
Decided: Cabinet recommended that Council confirm that agreeing the Pay Policy Statement means agreeing to apply the cost of living pay increases from 1 April 2026, as included in the budget agreed on 5 March 2026. It recommended that any extra costs from later national pay deals that the revenue budget cannot meet be referred to Council. It also recommended that Council approve the Pay Policy Statement 2026/27 in Appendix 1.
Decided: Cabinet agreed in principle to start procurement for the Ely Youth Zone, subject to full acquisition of the preferred site and the budget in Confidential Appendix 1. It delegated authority to the Director of Economic Development, with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, to procure a developer within the financial envelope. Once the site is assembled, Cabinet agreed to grant the OnSide charity a 125-year lease of the council-owned site at a peppercorn rent (a nominal rent). Cabinet committed to a grant agreement with OnSide for the council's revenue contribution for the first seven years. It agreed to develop a utilisation plan with OnSide, particularly for off-peak times during school hours.
Decided: Cabinet noted progress on the 'Path to 70%' plan. It approved changing absorbent hygiene product collections from fortnightly to weekly from April 2026. It also approved a new kerbside collection for flexible plastics in summer 2026, ahead of the statutory requirement for councils to collect soft plastics from 1 April 2027.
Decided: Subject to vacant possession and standard legal checks, Cabinet approved buying land and buildings in Gabalfa, Cardiff, with 15 one-bed, 22 two-bed and 3 three-bed apartments, plus land suitable for future development, on the terms in confidential Appendix 3.
Decided: Cabinet approved the updated Full Business Case for the new Core Office building, including the financial envelope and contingencies set out in confidential Appendix 2. It delegated authority to the Director of Economic Development, with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, the Legal Officer and the Section 151 Officer, to enter a Development Agreement with the successful bidder, and an Agreement for Lease with Wales Millennium Centre for the Capella Production Studio. This includes a power to dispose of the asset before completion if needed. Officers may also manage budgets for the interface between the Arena and Area A, and develop final fit-out plans, to return to Cabinet for final approval.
Decided: Cabinet approved a strategy for a permanent car park at the ISV site and delegated authority to the Director of Economic Development, with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, the Legal Officer and the Section 151 Officer, to procure a contractor or energy developer and to dispose of the land in Confidential Appendix 1. A further Cabinet decision is needed if the Council's contribution exceeds the land's value. Cabinet approved a soft market exercise on the possible disposal of Cardiff Ice Arena and another on the external operation or disposal of Cardiff International White Water, both to return to Cabinet. It noted an amendment to the Option Agreement with Cardiff Peninsula Consortium Limited, subject to the parking strategy. It approved the disposal or long-term lease of the Toys R Us building to the current Ice Arena sub-tenant, subject to valuation, and approved the Council taking ownership of the boardwalk, subject to residents' formal agreement.
Decided: It agreed a variation to the 2026/27 arrangements, set out in Appendix 4, which clarifies the catchment area for St Mellons Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled Primary School so that it matches the Old St Mellons community.
Decided: Cabinet confirmed in-principle support for the BID renewal proposals for 2026-2031. It authorised the Director of Economic Development to submit the council's consultation response, check compliance and ask the Returning Officer to hold the ballot, cast the council's votes in the ballot, and conclude the draft Operating Agreement for levy collection. Subject to a successful ballot, it delegated authority to the Director of Economic Development, after consulting the Leader and the statutory officers, to agree an advance to the BID company, repayable by 31 March 2027.
Decided: Cabinet noted the contents of the report. It recommended that Council note the consultation response, agree to implement the Visitor Levy based on the Visitor Levy Proposal and paragraphs 75 to 123 of the report, delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development to implement it, and delegate authority to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with UK Hospitality.
RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on the 22 January 2026 be received and approved as a true and correct record of the proceedings.
Decided: The committee agreed and noted its forward work programme, subject to the updates given at the meeting. The planning compliance item was moved to 14 May 2026, and the draft tourism signage item is on hold.
Decided: The committee resolved to ask for three things: (1) longer-term data on car park use, to build a stronger business case for the Capital Scrutiny Group (the group that reviews major spending bids); (2) stronger enforcement focused on known hot spots, peak parking times, and an approach led by intelligence and data; (3) a better way for the public to report parking issues through the Contact Centre.
Decided: The committee recommended that the council explain how the scheme's design principles fit with The Deal and the County Plan. It also recommended that key partners, such as housing associations (RSLs), Gwent Police and health bodies, be included in the review and redesign. Third, it recommended a monitoring and evaluation framework with annual review points. The committee welcomed the review and will revisit the scheme once it has run for a period.
Decided: The committee agreed that the scheduled topic of Early Intervention and Prevention should go ahead at the next meeting. It said the topic fits ongoing scrutiny work this year (councillors checking council work) and lets it examine prevention activity and referrals into statutory services (services the council must provide by law).
Decided: The Committee noted the public submission. It accepted the offer of a site meeting at Amroth to discuss signage.