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RESOLVED: To note the Terms of Reference for the Appointment Committee. To discharge the functions of the authority in respect of the appointment and dismissal of Chief Officers and Deputy Chief Officers (as defined in the Local Authorities 9standing Orders) (Wales) Regulations 2006) and the statutory Head of Democratic Services, in accordance with the Employment Procedure Rules and other relevant Council policies and procedures.
RESOLVED: That the public be excluded during the discussion on the following item of business on the grounds that, if members of the public were present during the discussion, because of the nature of the business to be transacted there would be disclosure to them of the exempt information as defined in Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and as described below: Paragraph 12 – Information relating to an applicant to become an employee of the Authority; and Paragraph 13 – Information which was likely to reveal the identity of an individual
RESOLVED: That candidates 85022, 85015, 85001, 84989, 84982,84946 be put forward to the Assessment centre.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 20th November, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED – T H A T the dispensations as set out in the schedule below be granted up to the date of the next Local Government Elections: Member Requesting Paragraph(s) of the Decision Dispensation Standards Committee (Grant of Dispensations) (Wales) Regulations 2001 Under Which Dispensation is Granted and as applied for W.A. Hennessy (d) and (f) To Speak, Vote and remain in meetings of the Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council when matters relating to the Vale of Glamorgan Age 50+ Forum are discussed. B.E. Brooks (d) and (f) To Speak, Vote and remain in meetings of the Vale of Glamorgan and Barry Town Council when matters relating to the Vale of Glamorgan Placemaking Plans are discussed. Reason for decision Having regard to the applications submitted and discussions held at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the further progress being undertaken by the Local Government Association, Welsh Local Government Association and other UK associations on the programme of work be noted. (2) T H A T the Vale of Glamorgan Council Leader’s invitation to a further meeting to discuss the programme amongst Independent Members of the Committee be accepted. Reason for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report for the Committee’s information. (2) To provide both the Independent Members and Town and Community Council Representative of the Standards Committee with the opportunity to discuss the programme in more detail.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the report be noted. (2) T H A T the verbal update provided by the Monitoring Officer at the meeting be noted. Reasons for decisions (1) To apprise Committee. (2) Having regard to the information provided.
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.
RESOLVED – T H A T the recent Adjudication Panel for Wales decisions, as appended to the report, be noted. Reason for decision To ensure the Committee was aware of and reflected on relevant tribunal decisions in the context of its duty to promote high standards of conduct.
RESOLVED – T H A T the report be deferred to the March 2026 Standards Committee meeting. Reason for decision To ensure that the outstanding procedural matter identified during the governance review was addressed appropriately and transparently, pending a consultation response being received from the relevant parties involved.
RESOLVED – T H A T the content of the report be noted, with an update on the correspondence with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and matters arising under the Part II report on the agenda be considered. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report subject to matters arising under the Part II report later on the agenda.
RESOLVED – T H A T the confidential update on correspondence with the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales ('the Ombudsman'), as provided verbally by the Monitoring Officer, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the Part II report and discussions held at the meeting. January 29 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the reports and the feedback received in respect of observation visits undertaken by Independent Members of the Standards Committee be noted. (2) T H A T where matters following observation visits were highlighted by Independent Members as issues requiring further attention or further visits and / or requests were made by the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services for visits to be undertaken, those be arranged as and when required. (3) T H A T a proposal for observations to be held within the 2026 – 27 Municipal Year be presented to Committee at its next meeting scheduled for 26th March, 2026. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the observations undertaken and the role of the Standards Committee. (2) To maintain a watching brief having regard to the role of the Standards Committee and the Monitoring Officer. (3) To complete the two year observation cycle, as previously agreed by the Committee, having regard to the outcomes of the 2025 Boundary Commission for January 29 Minutes and DN (AR) Wales Community Review.
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: Council AGREED: 1. To note the Annual Report of the Democratic Services Committee for 2025.
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 items of business on the grounds that they involve 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.
RESOLVED – T H A T the report be noted and considered so that a decision on the matter could be taken under Part II of the Committee agenda. Reason for decision Having regard to the content of the report and to enable a decision to be made under Part II of the agenda.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Final Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25, as set out at Appendix A to the report, be approved and that the Chair be authorised to sign the same on behalf of Trustees. Reason for decision In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, and the Charities (Accounts & Reports) Regulations 2008.
RESOLVED – T H A T, having considered the information supplied under Part II of the agenda, arrangements be made for the land to be advertised for sale via an informal tender process at the appropriate time as determined by the Head of Corporate Landlord with the results of the tender process to be reported to Committee thereafter. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd September, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED –T H A T CCLA be thanked for their Investment Update presentation, and that further discussion regarding the available options for investing the Trust’s funds with CCLA take place between members of the Committee, prior to CCLA being invited to return to a future meeting. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the presentation and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the report be noted and considered so that a decision on the matter could be taken under Part II of the Committee agenda. Reason for decision In order that the Committee can consider the offer made by the applicant and to enable a decision to be made under Part II of the agenda.
RESOLVED – T H A T the proposed 2025/26 charges and indicative 2026/27 charges set out in the report be approved. Reason for decision To ensure the support provided to Welsh Church Act Trust was sustainable and the Council was appropriately reimbursed.
RESOLVED – T H A T the detail and recommendations be considered so that a decision on the matter could be taken under Part II of the Committee agenda. Reason for decision In order that Committee may consider the further advice received and enable a decision to be made under Part II of the agenda.
RESOLVED – T H A T the update in respect of the Town and Village Green Application be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report, discussions at the meeting and to acknowledge the progress of the Application.
RESOLVED – T H A T the updated position regarding this piece of land, provided under Part II of the Agenda, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the reports and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the offer from third parties to purchase land owned by the Trust be noted. (2) T H A T the Head of Corporate Landlord be instructed to seek a report and recommendations from a Qualified Surveyor, relating to both parcels of land owned by the Trust which were subject to the interest from the third parties and to report the outcome back to Committee at the appropriate time. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the interest in the Trust’s land made by third parties. (2) In order that the Charity Commission’s guidance is followed to ensure best consideration for the Trust’s land.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That (1) the report be noted; (2) The Corporate Director Resources and Section 151 Officer to ensure that the next financial update to the Committee includes a focus on the Medium?Term Financial Plan and the transformation programme.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.