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RESOLVED – T H A T the Governance and Audit Committee Annual Report 2025- 26 be approved and endorsed. Reason for decision To ensure effective monitoring of the Governance and Audit Committee in relation to its agreed terms of reference and in line with the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
RESOLVED – (1) T HA T the work undertaken by the Standards Committee Procedures Working Group and the subsequent consultation undertaken with Political Group Leaders be noted. (2) T H A T the amended Section 19 of the Constitution, including the Conduct of Members Principles, Protocol: Standards of Conduct Expected by Members and the Local Dispute Resolution Procedure, as set out in Appendix A to the report, be approved. (3) T H A T the Monitoring Officer be authorised to make any necessary administrative, typographical or consequential amendments. Reasons for decisions (1) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting. (2) To ensure the Council's Constitution reflected the outcomes of the review and continued to support high standards of conduct and effective governance arrangements. (3) To facilitate implementation of the revised constitutional provisions.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C23, 25th June 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2 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. PRE-CONSULTATION DRAFT VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL ANNUAL SELF-ASSESSMENT 2025/26 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C28, 9th July 2026 (as set out in Section 15.14.2 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 – T H A T the Annual Treasury Management Report 2025/26 be approved. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T further to the decision taken at Full Council on 9th March 2026 and having considered the matters set out in the report, a Compulsory Purchase Order entitled the Vale of Glamorgan Biglis to Dinas Powys Active Travel Route Compulsory Purchase Order 2026, pursuant to Sections 239, 240, 246, 250 and 260 of the Highways Act 1980 and the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, for the acquisition of the land shown in Appendices A-E and for the creation and acquisition of new rights over that land, insofar as necessary to facilitate the delivery of the Biglis to Dinas Powys Active Travel Route be made. (2) T H A T delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Housing and the Monitoring Officer/Head of Legal and Democratic Services to: (a) Take all steps to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) including the publication and service of all notices and the promotion of the Council's case at any public inquiry, including but not limited to the steps in (b) to (h) below; (b) To make any amendments, deletions or additions to the draft Order Maps and/or draft schedules to the Orders so as to include and describe all interests in land and rights required to facilitate the carrying out of the Scheme; (c) To acquire interests and new rights in the Order Land either by agreement or compulsorily (including pursuant to any blight notices as appropriate) including conduct of negotiations, making provision for the payment of compensation and where appropriate, provision for temporary and/or permanent relocation of affected parties and/or for cases of exceptional hardship; (d) To negotiate, agree terms and enter into agreements with interested parties including agreements for the withdrawal of blight notices and/or the withdrawal of objections to the Order and/or undertakings not to enforce the Order on specified terms, including where appropriate seeking the exclusion of land or rights from the Order, making provision for the payment of compensation and/or for relocation; (e) In the event that the Order is confirmed by the Welsh Ministers, to advertise and give notice of confirmation and thereafter to take all steps to implement the Order including, to execute General Vesting Declarations and/or to serve Notices to Treat and Notices of Entry in respect of interests and rights in the Order Land; (f) To take all steps in relation to any legal proceedings relating to the Order including defending or settling claims referred to the Lands Tribunal (Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal) and/or applications made to the Courts and any appeals; and (g) To retain and/or appoint external professional advisers and consultants to assist in facilitating the promotion, confirmation and implementation of the Order, the settlement of compensation and any other claims or disputes; and (h) To appoint external valuers to assist in dealing with the land acquisition process and land valuation issues relating to the Order and any resultant claims for compensation. Reasons for decisions (1) To provide authority for the Compulsory Purchase Order required to acquire land for delivery of the Biglis to Dinas Powys active travel route. (2) To delegate authority to Officers to take forward the processes involved in taking forward the Compulsory Purchase Order.
RESOLVED – (1 ) T H A T the Standards Committee Annual Report for 2025/26, as approved by the Standards Committee on 30th July 2026 and attached at Appendix A to the report, be endorsed. (2) T H A T a copy of the finalised report be forwarded to each Vale of Glamorgan Town and Community Council Clerk and the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. Reasons for decisions (1) To comply with the requirements of Section 63 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.. (2) For information and dissemination of good governance practice.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of delegated powers regarding the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders be approved. Reason for decision To comply with governance requirements by confirming that a further report would be presented to Full Council, as Cabinet did not hold delegated powers to authorise the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders which maintained legal and constitutional integrity.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Council write to Network Rail on the following matters: 1. To seek the reopening of Brookside Crossing as soon as safely possible. 2. To request the publication of the evidence and risk assessments supporting the closure and Network Rail’s designation of the crossing as particularly dangerous. 3. To seek an independent review of the safety calculations, including the time required to cross and the needs of vulnerable users. 4. To request that the public right of way is properly considered, including whether the current diversion is reasonably convenient and accessible for all. 5. To call for full public consultation with residents and users of the crossing before any permanent decision is made, and 6. To explore practical safety improvements, such as enhanced warning systems, signage, lighting or other measures that could allow the crossing to reopen safely. Reason for decision Having regard to discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T Council received the Scrutiny Committees Annual Report for 2024/25. Reason for decision To receive the Scrutiny Committees Annual Report as required by the Council’s Constitution.
Resolved: That pursuant to Section 100BA (2) and (7) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following item of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 12 of part 4 of schedule 12A of the above Act.