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| Council | Items | With a decision |
|---|---|---|
| Vale of Glamorgan | 233 | 79 |
| Swansea | 112 | 2 |
| Cardiff | 77 | 63 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 15 | 1 |
| Gwynedd | 13 | 0 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 12 | 11 |
| Carmarthenshire | 7 | 4 |
| Ceredigion | 6 | 3 |
| Monmouthshire | 5 | 1 |
| Powys | 5 | 0 |
| Newport | 3 | 0 |
| Bridgend | 3 | 0 |
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the contents of the review of the delivery of the 2021/22 Statement of Accounts be noted. (2) T H A T the proposed mitigating activities for the delivery of the 2022/23 Statement of Accounts be noted. Reason for decisions (1&2) Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Scrutiny Committees’ Annual Report for the Municipal Year 2021/22 be received. No. Reason for decision To receive the Scrutiny Committees’ Annual Report as required under the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Chief Executive’s Emergency Powers as contained within the report be noted. Reason for decision Having regard to the Council’s Constitution.
RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C236, 27th February, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. TREASURY MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2023/24 AND UPDATE 2022/23 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C237, 27th February, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) of the Council’s Constitution) be noted. No. Reason for decision The reporting of the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure is a requirement of the Council’s Constitution. FINAL BUDGET 2023/24 AND MTFP 2023/24 TO 2028/29 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C238, 27th February, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE CONTRACT AWARD 2023-26 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C260, 16th March, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY BOUNDARY AREA REVIEW (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C265, 30th March, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. SERVICE LEVEL ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE TARGETS TO DELIVER THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL’S ANNUAL DELIVERY PLAN 2023/2024 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. No. C267, 30th March, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. VALE PUBLIC SERVICES BOARD DRAFT WELL-BEING PLAN 2023-28 (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C285, 13th April, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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. RESPONSE TO THE WELSH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO “TECHNICAL ADVICE NOTE (TAN) 15: DEVELOPMENT, FLOODING AND COASTAL EROSION” (REF) RESOLVED – T H A T the use of the Urgent Decision Procedure (Cabinet Minute No. C287, 13th April, 2023 (as set out in Section 15.14.2(ii) 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 changes to the relevant officer delegations and Contract Procedure Rules as set in paragraphs 2.2 to 2.6 of the report be approved and the Constitution amended accordingly. Reason for decision To update the Officer Delegation Scheme and Contract Procedure Rules within the current Constitution.
RESOLVED: Council AGREED to: 1. Approve the audited Statement of Accounts 2021/22 – The Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority (Appendix 1). 2. Approve the Annual Governance Statement 2021/22 (Appendix 2) 3. Note the Audit of Accounts Reports (ISA 260) from Audit Wales on the Statement of Accounts of Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority for the year ending 31 March 2022 (Appendices 3 and 4). 4. Approve the Cardiff Port Health Authority Annual Return 2021/22 (Appendix 5) 5. Note the final Letters of Representation for Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority included within Appendices 3 and 4. 6. Note that the following documents will be signed following the conclusion of the meeting: · Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Council – Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources · Statement of Accounts for Cardiff Harbour Authority – Corporate Director Resources · Annual Return of Cardiff Port Health Authority – Lord Mayor and Corporate Director Resources · Annual Governance Statement – Leader of the Council and Chief Executive · Audit Certificate for the Cardiff Council and Cardiff Harbour Authority – Appointed Auditor, Audit Wales. · Letter of Representation for Cardiff Council - Lord Mayor and Chief Executive. Letter of Representation for Cardiff Harbour Authority – Lord Mayor and Chief Executive.
RESOLVED: The Council AGREED to approve the revised Local Pension Board Terms of Reference. as set out in Appendix 1; and authorise the Monitoring Officer to update the Constitution accordingly.
RESOLVED – T H A T the report be accepted. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.
RESOLVED – (1) T H A T the report and the feedback received in respect of observation visits undertaken by Independent Members of the Standards Committee be noted. (2) T H A T Independent Members be advised of any outstanding Town and Community Councils that had not received an observation visit at year end and arrangements made for same to be completed. Reason for decisions (1&2) Having regard to the observations undertaken and the role of the Standards Committee.
RESOLVED – T H A T the Forward Work Programme attached at Appendix 1 to the report be approved, it being noted that the date of the next meeting was scheduled for 8th June, 2023. Reason for decision Having regard to the contents of the report and discussions at the meeting.