Jobs, business support, regeneration, town and city centres and tourism.
What councils do
Councils support local businesses, regenerate town centres, run markets and apply for regeneration funding. They work with neighbouring councils through regional bodies called corporate joint committees.
Who decides
The Cabinet member for the economy leads. Big projects go to the Cabinet, and regional ones to the corporate joint committee.
Having a say
Business owners can contact the council's business support team. Regeneration plans are usually consulted on.
In numbers
Welsh councils plan to spend £40 per person on this in 2026-27.
It ranges from £13 in Pembrokeshire to £152 in Neath Port Talbot.
RESOLVED: that
• the procurement of new recycling collection fleet over a three-year period with a value estimated at £9.7M be approved.
• the award of an initial contract (as set out in the report) be approved.
• Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, subject to consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, s.151 Officer and Director of Governance & Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, to deal with the future award of contracts (and any ancillary agreements) as required in relation to this procurement.
RESOLVED: that
1) the proposed scheme for Pentwyn Leisure Centre be approved as illustrated by the design plans at Appendix 1 and the financial proposal at Confidential Appendix 3 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, the Section 151 Officer, and the Monitoring Officer to:
i. Undertake a public consultation on the proposals and consider potential changes as required within the limits of the approved budget set out at Confidential Appendix 3;
ii. Deal with all aspects of the procurement of a contractor(s) to undertake the works set out in this report subject to the financial envelope set out at Confidential Appendix 3;
iii. Conclude lease agreements with tenants on the terms set out at Confidential Appendices 3 and 4, subject to detailed due diligence and independent valuation to demonstrate best value.
2) the solar energy scheme as set out at Confidential Appendix 5 be approved.
3) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, the Section 151 Officer, and the Legal Officer to deal with all aspects of the procurement of a contractor(s) to deliver the solar energy scheme as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 5, subject to the financial envelope set out at Confidential Appendix 5.
RESOLVED: that
1) the proposed agreement with Tennis Wales as set out in this report be approved.
2) the three tennis court sites identified in this report be included in the agreement.
3) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events and the Legal Officer to:
a. identify a further three tennis court sites to be included in the agreement subject to appropriate due diligence and governance relating to any Trust arrangements and/or restrictive covenants;
b. enter into Licence Agreements/Management Agreements as required for the sites included in the scheme.
4) It be noted that further reports will need to be presented back to Cabinet as Trustee to approve the inclusion of any sites subject to Charitable Trusts.
RESOLVED: that
1) the Outline Business Case for the Core Office Strategy attached at Confidential Appendix 1, be approved.
2) Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer, and the Legal Officer to deliver the proposed Interim Strategy for City Hall as outlined in this report and at Confidential Appendix 1 within allocated budgets.
3) the development of a Full Business Case for the preferred option as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 1 be authorised.
RESOLVED: Pursuant to this Committee’s delegated powers the following
development control applications be determined in accordance with the
recommendation set out in the reports of the Director of Planning, Transport and Environment, subject to any further amendments as detailed below and notification be given of the decisions in accordance with Section 70 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 or Section 74 of the Planning (Listed Building & Conservation) Act 1990.
APPLICATION RESOLVED TO BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO ENTERING INTO A BINDING SECTION 106 AGREEMENT.
(Councillor Adrian Robson left the meeting during consideration of this application in accordance with his prejudicial interest)
21/02984/MJR – CATHAYS
PLOTS 4 AND 5, CENTRAL SQUARE, CITY CENTRE, CARDIFF
Full planning application for a mixed-use building providing commercial uses at ground floor/mezzanine level (Use Classes A1/A2/A3/B1/D1/D2) and residential accommodation above (Use Class C3 and including non C3 Use Class residential), a pavilion (Use Classes A1/A2/A3), public realm, cycle parking, access, drainage and other infrastructure works required for the delivery of Central Square Plots 4 and 5.
Officers were requested to amend Condition 12 (Cycle Parking) to emphasise need for cycle parking to be secure and covered by CCTV.
RESOLVED: That the Council AGREED to:
1. approve the election of Chairs and Deputy Chairs (as appropriate) to the Regulatory and Other Committees and Groups as follows:
Committee
Chair
Deputy Chair
Constitution Committee
Cllr Russell Goodway
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Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee
Cllr Sarah Merry as Deputy Leader
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Council Appeals Committee
Cllr Chris Lay
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Democratic Services Committee
Cllr John Lancaster
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Employment Conditions Committee
Cllr Chris Weaver
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Licensing Committee
Cllr Michael Michael
Cllr Maliika Kaaba
Pensions Committee
Cllr Chris Weaver
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Planning Committee
Cllr Ed Stubbs
Cllr Irene Humphreys
Public Protection Committee
Cllr Michael Michael
Cllr Maliika Kaaba
Bilingual Cardiff Working Group
Cllr Owen Jones
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Local Authority Governor Panel
Cllr Sarah Merry as Deputy Leader
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Investment Advisory Panel
Cllr Chris Weaver
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Works Council
Cllr Chris Weaver
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Health & Safety Advisory Forum
Cllr Chris Weaver
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1. approve the proportional allocation of Scrutiny Chairs as set out in paragraph 4, Table A of the report; and
2. note the proposed appointments of the Scrutiny Chairs made by Party Groups pursuant to Part 6 of the Local Government Act (Wales) Measure 2011 as follows:
Scrutiny Committee
Chair
Deputy Chair
Children & Young People
Cllr Lee Bridgeman
N/A
Community & Adult Services
Cllr Rhys Taylor
N/A
Economy & Culture
Cllr Peter Wong
N/A
Environmental
Cllr Owen Jones
N/A
Policy Review & Performance
Cllr Joel Williams
N/A
RESOLVED – That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
1) the update on the new Indoor Arena project including the extension to the duration of the Pre-Contract Service Agreement be noted
2) Approval be given to the Interim Business Case for the new Multi-Storey Car Park as set out in this report and at Confidential Appendix 9 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer, and the Monitoring Officer to enter into a Pre-Contract Service Agreement including the associated underwrite as set out in Confidential Appendix 8.
3) Authorisation be given to a soft-marketing exercise to promote the Atlantic Wharf site for investment as set out in this report to be reported back to a future meeting of Cabinet as part of the Outline Business Case for the redevelopment of the Red Dragon Centre.
4) Authorisation be given to the writing-off of bad debts as outlined in Confidential Appendix 10 and in accordance with Part 3, Section 2, of the Cardiff Council Constitution, Executive Decision-making function number 20.
5) Approval in principle be given to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) relating to the Capella Project attached at Confidential Appendix 13 subject to an Outline Business Case and Heads of Terms being presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet for approval.
6) Authorization be given to the development of an Outline Business Case for the Capella Project as outlined in this report and at Confidential Appendices 11 and 12 to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet for approval.
7) the Strategic Outline Case for the Atlantic Wharf Energy Strategy detailed at Confidential Appendix 4 be noted and the development of an Outline Business Case be authorised to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet for approval.
RESOLVED: that
1. the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan - 2023-2024 be approved for presentation to Welsh Government.
2. the scale and complexity of the longer term housing development and regeneration programmes identified in the 30 year HRA business plan be noted
3. approval be given to the establishment of a new Assistant Director post for Housing Development and Regeneration, and authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities to progress arrangements for recruitment to the role in accordance with established procedures for senior management appointments.
RESOLVED: that
1. the submission of the European Football Championships Final Tournament 2028 Bid be approved
2. approval be given to the Host City Agreement and all associated guarantees for submission to the UK&I Bid team by the deadline of the 24th March 2024 subject to confirmation of in principle financial support being confirmed by all bid partners.
3. authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Culture, Parks & Events) to consider any further matters relating to the bid to continue to support and develop the UK&I bid, subject to the terms of the financial commitment agreed by Cabinet on 10 March 2022.
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Case 1
The Sub Committee was asked to consider a complaint received that a driver attempted to overcharge a passenger and refused to use the taxi meter.
The Sub Committee received representations from the complainant. The complainant detailed the events on the evening in question. Members were advised that the passenger provided the destination and the driver stated that the fare would be £10 because fuel prices were high. The passenger was uncomfortable and was aware that the taxi meter should be used for all journeys. He asked the driver to stop the vehicle at which point the driver started the meter. The complainant stated that he needed to be assertive and he was concerned that other passengers would be intimated if they were put in the same position.
The driver stated that he had explained to the passenger that the fare would be approximately £10. He denied refusing to use the taxi meter and apologised for any misunderstanding.
Members questioned both parties in order to clarify the events on that evening.
RESOLVED – That the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire drivers licence be suspended for 10 days for not using the taxi meter.
(2)
Case 2
Deferred for 1 month
(3)
Case 3
Members were advised that a driver had received 6 penalty points for driving without insurance. The Sub Committee was asked to consider whether any disciplinary action should be taken.
The driver’s legal representative addressed the Sub Committee. Members were advised that the driver recognised that this was a serious offence. The driver was driving a private vehicle at the time of the offence. He was unaware that his insurance policy had been cancelled by email. The insurance company had continued to take payment for the policy. When he was made aware of the position he rectified it immediately.
RESOLVED – That the driver receives a written warning for a driving offence.
(4)
Case 4
Members received representations from a driver who received 6 penalty points for careless driving.
The driver stated that he had arrived late to pick up a group of passengers. The passengers were impatient and were intoxicated. One person in the group also refused to wear a face mask. The group asked to be taken to the Depot in Butetown but the booking was for a drop off in Rhiwbina. The driver refused to take the fare and he suggested that they book another vehicle. The passengers then became angry so the driver offered to book the vehicle for them.
The driver described the group as excited and disrespectful. The group insisted he take them and were refusing to let him leave.
As he drove away one passenger was holding on to the passenger door. The driver stopped and the customer fell. The driver was subsequently summoned to appear in court. He plead not guilty and went to trial.
The driver stated that he had never had any complaint or problems with other passengers. He was unaware that he was required to declare the conviction at the time.
RESOLVED – That the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire drivers licence be suspended for 14 days for a driving offence and for not declaring the offence.
(5)
Case 5
The Sub Committee received representations from a driver who had received 9 penalty points for speeding offences. The driver explained the circumstances leading to each of the convictions. The driver accepted that he was at fault and that he needed to declare the offences at the time. The driver stated that there were no passengers in the vehicle at the time of the offences.
RESOLVED – That the driver receives a written warning for driving offences.
(6)
Case 6
The Sub Committee was asked to consider a complaint received from 2 Licensing Enforcement Officers. The officers reported that they had witnessed a private hire vehicle plying for hire in the city centre, in contravention of the conditions of its licence.
The driver stated that he had taken a friend to Penarth Road. He then went to Mill Lane to wait for a fare. He denied picking up any passengers there.
The Licensing Officers stated that they were working in Mill Lane. They witnessed a female approach the vehicle and overheard a conversation taking place. The Licensing Officers considered that the vehicle was plying for hire and it had not been pre-booked. The vehicle details were subsequently checked. The private hire operators confirmed that no bookings had been made for that vehicle that day. The driver was subsequently interviewed under caution.
Members of the Sub Committee questioned all parties. The Sub Committee established a number of inconsistencies between the drivers statement under caution and the answers they were being given at the meeting.
RESOLVED – that the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire drivers licence be suspended for 28 days for plying for hire without a licence.
(7)
Case 7
Members were advised that a driver had received a custodial sentence for an offence of battery. The conviction was not declared at the time but was subsequently declared upon renewal of the licence. Members were asked to consider whether any disciplinary action should be taken.
The Sub Committee received representations from the driver’s legal representative. Members were provided with background information leading up to the conviction.
Members were advised that an incident had occurred in 2019. The driver was separated from his wife and children and his estranged family live some distance away. The driver received reports that his son was not attending school and he was greatly concerned.
An argument had occurred which between the driver, his ex-wife and members of her extended family. The driver was arrested, charged and subsequently convicted.
The legal representative stated that the driver regretted his actions. He was shamed and he didn’t want anybody to know. A false allegation was also made that the driver intended to return his daughter to Yemen which resulted in 2 restriction orders being placed upon him.
Members were advised that the driver had no problems related to his role as a taxi driver. He specialises in working with vulnerable people and concentrated on working outside of the city centre. A period of four years had elapsed since his conviction.
The driver accepted that he should have notified the Council earlier. It was recognised that the priority for Members is public safety and it was suggested that he had provide his trustworthiness.
RESOLVED – That the Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers licence be revoked.
RESOLVED: that
1. the update on the Levelling Up Fund be noted and authority be delegated to the relevant Directors to continue the development of the Ely Youth Zone and the Taff River Corridor projects for submission as Round Three Levelling Up Fund bid.
2. the progress in delivering Shared Prosperity Fund in Cardiff be noted
RESOLVED: that the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee's Inquiry Report - Shaping Cardiff's Post Pandemic Economic Recovery be received and a response provided within the usual timescales
RESOLVED – That the following matters be dealt with as indicated:
(1)
Case1
The Sub Committee received representation from a driver who had received penalty points for s1peeding. The driver stated that the offence had occurred during a family emergency when visiting a relative in hospital. He was not working at the time of the offence.
RESOLVED – That the driver receive a written warning.
(2)
Case 2
Members received representations from a driver who had receive penalty points for driving without insurance. Members were advised that the driver was witness by Licensing Officers plying for hire in a vehicle that was licenced for private hire only, in contravention of the conditions of his licence.
The driver stated that he was waiting in a queue of traffic in the city centre. Two passengers entered the vehicle and in order to avoid any potential confrontation he decided to take them to their destination.
RESOLVED – That the driver receives a written warning and be required to complete the SQA qualification within a four-month period.
(3)
Case 3
The Sub Committee considered the case of a driver who was convicted of carrying a bladed object in a public place and using threatening and insulting words in a public place.
The driver stated that he was fined £695 at Magistrates Court for driving without insurance. An altercation occurred when a bailiff called at his home to collect non-payment of the fine. The offences were not declared at the time of the offences or on the drivers renewal application.
RESOLVED – That the hackney carriage / private hire drivers licence be revoked for use of threatening and insulting words, carrying a bladed object in a public place and for not declaring criminal convictions as required.
(4)
Case 4
Deferred for 1 month.
(5)
Application 5
The Sub Committee received representations from a driver who had failed to provide a valid DBS certificate.
RESOLVED – That the drivers licence be suspended until a valid DBS certificate in provided.
(6)
Case 6
The Sub Committee received representations from a driver who had received a caution for an offence of battery.
The driver stated that he was involved in an altercation with a doorman in his social club. The driver provided his account of the incident. The driver stated that he was an ex-serviceman and he was a good driver. He was not working at the time of the incident and his was not a violent person or a danger to customers.
No further action
(7)
Case 7
The Sub Committee heard from a driver who had received penalty points for a driving offence of speeding. The driver accepted that he was at fault for the offence and he regretted his actions.
RESOLVED – That the driver receives a written warning.
RESOLVED: that
1) Approval be given to the disposal strategy as set out in this report in line with the independent advice attached at Confidential Appendix 2 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to develop detailed heads of terms to be approved at a future meeting of Cabinet.
2) Approval be given to the preferred operator for the proposed new Velodrome facility at the International Sports Village as set out in Confidential Appendix 5 subject to the detailed due diligence set out in this report and authority be given to the development of a Full Business Case for the whole leisure destination including associated infrastructure in line with the costs set out in Confidential Appendix 10 and as part of this authority be provided to identify an appropriate operator for the Closed Loop Circuit.
3) Approval be given to the preferred operator for the Ice Arena as set out in Confidential Appendix 5 including the proposal for the family attraction as set out in this report and illustrated in Confidential Appendix 6, and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to conclude suitable legal and commercial terms in line with the criteria set out in this report.
4) the Strategic Outline Case for the Energy Strategy for the International Sports Village attached as Confidential Appendix 12 be noted and approval be given to the development of an Outline Business Case to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet.
5) Approval in principle be given to the proposal to establish a single management organisation for the leisure destination at the International Sports Village and authority be given to the preparation of an Outline Business Case in line with the strategy set out in this report and Confidential Appendices 5, 7 and 8.
6) Approval be given to the development of an Outline Business Case to consider the options for delivery of the proposed Multi Storey Car Park including an agreement in principle to the introduction of an appropriate charging regime to be approved as part of a Full Business Case to be presented to a future meeting of Cabinet.
7) Approval be given to the budgetary spend set out at Confidential Appendix 13 to enable the development of the various Business Cases proposed in this report and to enable the submission of planning applications as required.
RESOLVED: that
1) Agreement in principle be given to dispose of land to Nordic Urban in accordance with the Heads of Terms set out in Confidential Appendix 3.
2) Agreement in principle be given to dispose of land to Skyview Towers Ltd in accordance with the Heads of Terms set out in Confidential Appendix 7.
3) authority be delegated to the Director for Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to deal with all matters relating to the completion of the disposals set out in recommendations (1) and (2) above.
RESOLVED: that
1. the Outline Business Case attached at Confidential Appendix 4 be noted
2. Approval, in principle be given to the offer from AMG (set out as Option 2 in this report) and further described in the Outline Business Case at Confidential Appendix 4, the draft Heads of Terms at Confidential Appendix 5 and authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks and Events, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to progress negotiations with AMG and for Legal Services to prepare proposed contractual documentation.
3. It be noted that consultation will be undertaken as follows:
• Public consultation as part of the Council’s budget setting process, and;
• Consultation with affected staff in relation to a potential transfer to AMG under the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”).
4. It be noted that the findings of the consultation, together with an assessment of best value of the AMG offer will be brought back to Cabinet for consideration as part of a final decision on whether to proceed with the offer from AMG.
RESOLVED: that
(i) Authorisation be given for the funds for the main contract required from the Council’s Education Asset Renewal programme, subject to Ministerial approval for the enhanced Flying Start Welsh Government contribution, to enable the Moorland Primary School project to commence.
(ii) subject to Ministerial approval for the enhanced Flying Start Welsh Government contribution, responsibility be delegated to the Director of Education (in consultation with the Director of Economic Development and S151 Officer) for all matters relating to the procurement of the project (up to and including award) and completion of ancillary documents (as applicable).
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
a) the update on the development of Shared Prosperity Fund proposals be noted
b) Subject to recommendation (c) approval be given to the draft Shared Prosperity Fund Programme and associated Governance arrangements.
c) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council to make amendments to the Shared Prosperity Fund Programme following consultation with the partners set out in paragraph 29 to this report.
d) Subject to recommendation (e) approval be given to the Year One Delivery Plan.
e) Authority be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader of the Council to vary the Year One Delivery Plan when appropriate to do so in line with paragraphs 35 to 38 to this report.
AGREED: that the Chairperson, on behalf of the Committee, writes to the Cabinet Member conveying the observations of the Committee when discussing the way forward.
RESOLVED: that
i) the contract review undertaken by Local Partnerships attached at Confidential Appendix 1 be noted
ii) Approval in principle be given to a relief payment to GLL to assist with mitigating the rise in energy costs during the current financial year capped as set out in Confidential Appendix 2 and authority be delegated to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance to authorise payments in line with the methodology and due diligence set out in Confidential Appendix 2.
iii) Agreement in principle be given to the proposal for GLL to acquire energy either directly or indirectly through the Crown Commercial Service and to authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to consider all of the implications as set out in this report and in Confidential Appendix 2 and if the proposal is beneficial to the Council and GLL to make such variations as required to the lease and or the contract.
iv) Agreement in principle be given to the proposal to upgrade the energy infrastructure at each leisure centre to provide lower cost renewable energy subject to approval of a Full Business Case being presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet.
v) Agreement in principle be given to the approach outlined in this report for the modernisation and future operation of Pentwyn Leisure Centre and authorise the preparation of a full business case detailing final costs to be presented back to a future meeting of Cabinet for authority to proceed.
RESOLVED: that
1) progress on the delivery of the Llanrumney Regeneration Scheme be noted
2) authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer to:
i) progress the disposal of the 3 parcels of land in the sequence set out in this report.
ii) enter legal contracts for the delivery of the new road link and bridge subject to an independent valuation, the capped contribution set out in Confidential Appendix 4, and the funding being available as anticipated in this report and set out in Confidential Appendix 4.
RESOLVED: that
1. the updated budget reduction requirement of £53 million for 2023/24 be noted
2. directorates continue to work with the relevant Portfolio Cabinet Member(s), in consultation with the Corporate Director Resources and Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance to identify potential savings to assist in addressing the indicative budget gap of £53 million for 2023/24.
3. It be noted that the Chief Executive as Head of Paid Service will be issuing all necessary statutory and non-statutory employment consultation in respect of the staffing implications of budget preparation.
4. It be noted that work will continue to update and refresh the budget gap and that this will be reported to Members as appropriate.
5. consultation on the 2023/24 budget proposals will take place when the detail of options is available in order to inform the preparation of the draft 2023/24 Budget.