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RESOLVED: Council AGREED: a. To approve the appointment of Stephanie Yung as an independent member of the Standards and Ethics Committee for a term of 6 years; b. To approve the reappointment of the independent member, David Mills, for a further consecutive 4 year term of office with effect from 27th January 2026.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED: a) To approve the draft proposal for a visitor levy outlined in Appendix A and to proceed to consult on that proposal; b) To delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development to take all necessary steps required by legislation to be undertaken by the authority prior to adopting the levy, including finalising arrangements for the consultation exercise; c) To note that following the consultation exercise, a further report will return to Cabinet and Council in March for final decision as to whether to proceed to adopt the proposed levy.
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.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. • Corporate Director Resources to provide Members with a calculation of the actual 6.7% increase in Real Living Wage compared to the 4% increase budgeted.
RESOLVED - That Committee notes the content of the report and the recommendation made by the Ombudsman regarding monitoring of progress. • Chief Digital Officer to provide reflection and commentary in the next corporate complaints update on the Responsive Repairs ombudsman matters and lessons or enhancements that could be made corporately as a result.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
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RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted.
RESOLVED: 1) To note the work undertaken to date and to be undertaken in response to the motion. To monitor the WPP's work, keep Members informed, and use the WPP's findings as the basis for their response to the Council motion. Members will have opportunities to express dissent, however the committee aims for consensus while ensuring all views are recorded
RESOLVED: To note the recent developments related to the WPP Investment Pool, and the Fund’s Investment holdings.
RESOLVED: To note the contents of the Risk Register.
RESOLVED: To approve the Pension Fund 2024/25 Annual Report.
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 of Part 4 and paragraph 21 of Part 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.
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 are highlighted by Independent Members as issues requiring further attention or further visits and / or requests are made by the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services for visits to be undertaken, these be arranged as and when required. (3) T H A T a second observation be arranged for St. Nicholas and Bonvilston Community Council in the current Municipal year. November 20 Minutes and DN (AR) (4) T H A T Independent Members attend observation meetings in person as standard, and where practical to do so, depending on the arrangements put in place by the respective Council for the meeting in question. 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) As requested by the Monitoring Officer, on the advice provided by Mr. Alexander following an initial observation undertaken on 12th August, 2025. (4) To support the observation process.
RESOLVED – T H A T the content of the report alongside the verbal overview provided by the Monitoring Officer be noted. 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 minutes of the meeting held on 25th September, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
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. November 20 Minutes and DN (AR)
RESOLVED – T H A T the contents of the Adjudication Panel for Wales Annual Report, April 2024 to March 2025, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions held at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the aspects within the Annual Report of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, referring to Code of Conduct matters within the remit of the Standards Committee, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussion held at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the report in respect of the Monitoring Officer's meeting with Clerks held on 11th November, 2025 be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to discussions held at the Monitoring Officer and Clerks of Town and Community Councils meeting on 11th November, 2025.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the position regarding quoracy at three meetings held on the 29th July and 21st November 2024 which, under the clarified interpretation of the Standards Committee (Wales) Regulations 2001 were not quorate, be noted. (2) T H A T the dispensations granted at the 29th July and 21st November 2024 Committee meetings be confirmed. (3) T H A T in relation to one previous matter considered on the 29th July 2024, the Committee noted that the Monitoring Officer was in communication with the relevant parties to address the procedural matter identified through the governance review, and that a further report would be presented to the Standards Committee in early 2026, once said discussions had concluded. November 20 Minutes and DN (AR) Reasons for decisions (1&2) To advise the Standards Committee of the position regarding decisions taken at meetings subsequently determined to be inquorate under the correct interpretation of the Standards Committee (Wales) Regulations 2001 and to seek the Committee’s formal confirmation of those decisions, at a properly constituted meeting, to ensure that the relevant decisions are properly ratified and have full legal effect. (3) To ensure that the outstanding procedural matter identified during the governance review is addressed appropriately and transparently, following consultation with the relevant parties and that the Committee be updated through a further report before determining any further action. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC 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 – (1) T H A T the Final Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance Statement be approved to go forward to Council for final approval of Appendices A and B to the report respectively. (2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Section 151 Officer in liaison with the Chair of the Governance and Audit Committee to make any final adjustments to the Final Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance Statement as necessary. (3) T H A T the response to the Audit Wales audit enquiries at Appendix C to the report be approved. (4) T H A T the Draft Audit Wales ISA260 and Management Actions agreed by the Vale of Glamorgan Council be noted. (5) T H A T the Governance and Audit Committee receive a Lessons Learnt report including the production of the recommendations from Audit Wales made following the 2024/25 accounts audit. Reasons for decisions (1) In order for Full Council to approve the Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance Statement. (2) The audit of the Statement of Accounts and Annual Governance Statement was essential complete but there may be some minor amendments to be made before they are approved by Council. (3) Audit Wales had written to both officers and those charged with governance with a set of queries to provide assurance on fraud, legal and related parties. (4) The ISA260 was for noting and any adjustment required had been made in the Statement of accounts and Annual Governance Statement being put forward for approval. (5) Having regard to the contents of the report, reference and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 15th September, 2025 be approved as a correct record.
RESOLVED: that 1. the additions to the Cardiff Local Heritage List (formally known as the Local List of Buildings of Architectural or Historic Interest) be approved. 2. Authority be delegated, subject to the consultation provisions outlined in this report, to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the Local List in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, and/or Director of Legal Services, Section 151 officer if considered appropriate by the Head of Planning. 3. Ite be noted that the intention not to pursue Article 4 Directions on all properties, but instead to serve non-immediate Article 4 Directions under authority delegated to the Head of Planning to restrict permitted development rights relating to the demolition of locally listed buildings, where considered expedient and necessary.
RESOLVED: that 1. the monitored results gathered in 2024 be noted and accepted. 2. the 2025 Annual Progress Report (as attached as Appendix 1) be approved for submission to Welsh Government for approval and publication by the 31st of December 2025.
RESOLVED; that the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report 2025-26 (Appendix 1) be noted, prior to its submission to Governance and Audit Committee and Full Council in November 2025.