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Decided: Members received the action log and noted that all actions from previous meetings had been completed.
Decided: The committee agreed the forward work programme for 2026 to 2027, subject to adding a follow-up report on T? Dysgu after its inspection, and a Team Around the School workshop, with its report to be circulated in advance. The programme will be reviewed as it goes on.
Decided: Members asked for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to be invited back later in the year, in the autumn. They also asked for a follow-up on dental services to be scheduled. Dates for most future items are still to be confirmed.
Decided: Councillor Watts was elected Chair. He was proposed by Councillor Crook and seconded by Councillor Howells.
Decided: Councillor Penny Jones was elected Vice-Chair. She was proposed by Councillor Howells and seconded by Councillor Crook.
Decided: The Chair agreed to invite Welsh Government to a committee meeting to update on Junction 23A. National Highways offered to present its interactive traffic model in July, with a workshop for members. The Chair said Welsh Government and SWTRA would be invited to a future meeting on matters within their responsibility. A separate meeting with National Highways, with members from South Gloucestershire invited, was suggested. National Highways will check internally whether business cases can be shared with members.
Decided: No decision was recorded. Cabinet Members answered ten member questions. A written reply would be circulated to supplementary question 7, and a written reply was given for question 10 because Councillor Lister was absent.
Decided: Council resolved, as amended, to declare that pressures on healthcare in North Wales are a health care emergency affecting Flintshire residents. The minute does not say what the amendment changed.
Decided: Councillor Palmer proposed that the report be deferred, meaning it was postponed. Councillor Ibbotson seconded the proposal, and it was carried. The report was not considered at this meeting.
Decided: Council approved the Final Recommendations Report in Appendix 1 under Sections 25 and 31 of the Act. It approved sending the amended Section 25 recommendations to the Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales (DBCC). It delegated to the Head of Legal Services the power to make and seal the Order for the Section 31 review. It also amended paragraph 5.5 of the report to match paragraph 5.26 and the representations from Pen Y Ffordd Community Council and Buckley Town Council.
Decided: It was agreed that future meetings will be held at 10.00 a.m.
RESOLVED that the decisions be accepted as a true record of proceedings.
Decided: Cabinet considered and approved the new criteria for selecting Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs) in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen, and adopted them.
Decided: The Committee recommended that Cabinet approve Proposal A as the new Hackney Carriage fare tariff. Hackney Carriages are taxis that can be hailed on the street and charge a metered fare. Members also agreed that both proposals should be advertised in the local press for a 14-day public consultation. The recommendation now goes to Cabinet for approval.
Decided: It supported the recommendation on the proposed disposal of the former Groves building and site in the report going to the Executive Board on 9 June 2026. It asked the Executive Board to consider four points: clear evidence that disposal gets best consideration (the best value the council can reasonably obtain); a full risk register covering legal, financial, operational and reputational risk; evidence of how the proposal meets long-term objectives and how stakeholders were involved; and engagement on all impacts and wider community effects.
RESOLVED That Councillor Tessa Hodgson be elected as Chair for the Municipal Year.
RESOLVED (a) That the redesignation and regrading of the Professional Construction Services Manager role to a Corporate Manager post reporting directly to the Director of Place/Assistant Chief Executive, be noted. (b) That the proposed senior management restructuring set out in this report, including the transfer of Economic Development and Regeneration to the Head of Property be approved. (c) That approval of the redesignation of the post to Head of Property, Economic Development and Regeneration, in accordance with the Constitution, be recommended to Full Council.
RESOLVED That the Committee recommends to Council: (a) That Part 2.2.2 of section 14 of the Constitution be amended as set out above to clarify the position in relation to temporary appointments at Head of Service level. (b) That delegated authority be given to the Monitoring Officer to make consequential amendments to the Constitution, including the terms of reference of the Senior Staff Committee and any related policies or documents. (c) That the Senior Staff Committee be notified by the Chief Executive of temporary appointments as soon as reasonably practicable.
RESOLVED – T H A T the content of the report, including the matters discussed at the Monitoring Officer meeting with Town and Community Council Clerks held on 5th March 2026 be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report to ensure the Committee was informed of recent engagement with Town and Community Councils, including any emerging issues, themes, and guidance provided in relation to the Code of Conduct, in support of its oversight role.
RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 26th March 2026 be approved as a correct record. Mr. Watkins raised a query in relation to previous minute section 783, specifically parts three and four of the resolution, and sought an update on any progress made. The Monitoring Officer advised that the proposed changes to Section 19 of the Council’s Constitution arising from the previous meeting had been shared with political group leaders and that feedback was currently awaited. Following this clarification, Mr. Watkins confirmed he was satisfied, and the minutes were approved as a true 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 C.E.A. Champion (d) To speak and vote on matters relating to the Vale of Glamorgan Council Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cowbridge Town Council meetings. In respect of any matter specifically relating to the parcel of land subject to planning application 2022/00958/FUL, in which the applicant had a personal and prejudicial interest due to a family financial interest, the dispensation was restricted as follows: Councillor Champion may speak only on such item; Councillor Champion must not vote on the matter. H.M. Payne (d) To speak, vote and remain in meetings where matters relating to the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Telecare Service are discussed at both Vale of Glamorgan Council and Barry Town Council meetings. Reason for decision Having regard to the applications submitted and discussions held at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the decisions of the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and the Adjudication Panel for Wales, as appended to the report, be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report to support the Committee in its role of promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct by enabling consideration of recent findings and decisions.
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 Part I content of the report and the correspondence received from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales be noted. (2) T H A T the Part II version of the report be considered in private session. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report to ensure the Committee was informed of relevant correspondence and could fulfil its role in overseeing standards of conduct and the ethical framework within the Council. (2) To ensure that confidential or sensitive information was handled appropriately in accordance with statutory requirements and the Council’s procedures.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Part II content of the report and verbal update provided by the Monitoring Officer be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report to ensure the Committee was informed of relevant correspondence and could fulfil its role in overseeing standards of conduct and the ethical framework within the Council.
Decided: The committee noted the report.
Decided: Members noted the report.
Decided: Cabinet approved including £1,481,198 in the 2026/27 capital programme to support learners with additional learning needs.
Decided: Cabinet approved the Food in Schools Statement and the Memorandum of Understanding between schools and the catering service.
Decided: Cabinet noted the status of the leisure partnerships and the performance information in the report.