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Notice of Meeting         COUNCIL

 

Date and time

of Meeting                   MONDAY, 15TH JULY, 2024 AT 6.05 P.M.

 

Venue                         HYBRID MEETING

 

MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO NOTE THE TIME OF THE MEETING.

A MOMENT OF REFLECTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6.00 P.M.

 

Agenda

 

PART 1

 

1.         Apologies for absence.

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2.         (a)       To hear the roll call of Members.

            (b)       To receive declarations of interest and the nature of such interests under the Council’s Code of Conduct.

(Note: Members seeking advice on this item are asked to contact the Monitoring Officer or Democratic Services at least 48 hours before the meeting.)

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3.         To approve the minutes of:

            (a)       the meeting held on 29th April, 2024; and

            (b)       the Annual Meeting held on 8th May, 2024.

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4.         To receive any announcements from the Mayor, Leader, Members of the Cabinet and the Chief Executive and to receive any petitions submitted by Members.

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5.         Questions from the Public –      

            4 questions have been received.  [Please note Questions 2 and 4 have been withdrawn]

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6.         To consider the following Notice of Motion [submitted by Councillors M. Cowpe and Dr. I.J. Johnson] –

 

Removal of Specialist Health Visiting Support for Breast or Combination Feeding

                       

The Vale of Glamorgan Council notes with concern the proposals by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to remove specialist health visiting support from the only drop-in service in the Vale of Glamorgan for parents who are breast or combination feeding, which is located in Dinas Powys.

 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council resolves to write to Cardiff and Vale UHB asking them to reconsider this proposal and to maintain the current level of service.

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7.         To consider the following Notice of Motion [submitted by Councillors M.J. Hooper and Dr. I.J. Johnson] –

 

Consultation on the Voting System used for Principal Council Elections

 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council notes the provisions within the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 which allow for principal councils to change their voting system to adopt the single transferable vote system.

 

In order for Council to make an informed decision as to whether or not to adopt this voting system, Council agrees to open a consultation, under section 8 of the Act, with local electors, community councils within the area and such other persons as appropriate, so that Council can reach a decision prior to November 15th 2024 as to whether to enact any change ahead of the 2027 elections. 

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References –

8.         Draft Standards Committee Annual Report – Standards Committee: 10th June, 2024.

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9.         Cardiff Capital Region City Deal – Joint Scrutiny Committee Nominated Deputy – Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee: 18th June, 2024.

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Report of the Chief Executive –

10.      Use of the Chief Executive’s Emergency Powers.

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Report of the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services –

11.      Amendments to the Council’s Constitution.

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12.      To consider the following proposal(s) from the Executive in relation to the Council’s Policy Framework and Budget

 

Item

Date of Meeting

Minute No.

(a)         Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders for the Prevention of Alcohol Related Anti-Social Behaviour  (View Reference)

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11th July, 2024

C

(b)         Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders –  Dog Controls  (View Reference)

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11th July, 2024

C

 

N.B.  The reports which are the subject of the references in respect of Agenda Items 12(a) and 12(b) above have already been circulated to Members with the Cabinet agenda for 11th July, 2024. 

 

****Further copies are available from the Democratic Services Office if required**.

 

13.      To inform the Council of the Use of the Urgent Decision Procedure under Article 15.14 of the Constitution. 

 

Item

Date of Meeting

Minute No.

(a)       2024 Update to the Housing Support Grant Delivery Plan 2022-2025 (3)

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23rd May, 2024

C13

(b)       Housing Development Programme – Land at Upper Cosmeston Farm, Penarth (Part I) (4)

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6th June, 2024

C30

(c)        Housing Development Programme – Land at Upper Cosmeston Farm, Penarth (Part II) (4)

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6th June, 2024

C35

(d)       Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders for the Prevention of Alcohol Related Anti-Social Behaviour (View Reference)

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11th July, 2024

C

(e)       Renewal of Public Space Protection Orders –  Dog Controls (View Reference)

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11th July, 2024

C

 

14.      To receive questions and answers pursuant to Section 4.19.2 – 4.19.9 of the Council’s Constitution (i.e. questions on any matter in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affects the Vale of Glamorgan). 

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15.       Any items which the Mayor has decided are urgent (Part I).

 

PART II

THE PUBLIC AND PRESS MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THE MEETING DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 100A(4) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972.

 

16.       Any items which the Mayor has decided are urgent (Part II).

 

 

Rob Thomas

Chief Executive

 

9th July, 2024

 

A version of this Agenda is also available in Welsh

 

Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 -

Inspection of background papers - In the first instance, enquiries should be made of K. Bowen, Tel: Barry (01446) 709856

E-mail: democratic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 

Distribution:  To all Members of the Council

 

PLEASE NOTE: Council meetings will be held in line with the Council’s  Multi-Location Meetings Policy  which details at paragraphs  21.2 and 21.3  which meetings will be held on a hybrid and remote only basis.

 

Meetings of the Vale of Glamorgan Council will also be livestreamed, except where Part II matters are wholly or in part being considered, in accordance with the Council’s Multi-Location Meetings Policy.

 

If taking part, this means that you are being recorded both visually and in sound with the meeting being transmitted on the internet.  This is done for the purposes of supporting and promoting democratic engagement and public interest.  We will retain the data for 6 years and then offer it to the archivist at the Glamorgan Records Office for permanent retention.  You have the right to apply to access, rectify, restrict, object or erase this data.  The Information Regulator is the Information Commissioner who can be contacted https://ico.org.uk/.  The Data Protection Officer for the Council can be contacted at DPO@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.

 

Meetings that are held on hybrid basis will take place in the Council Chamber and online.  Generally the public gallery in the Chamber is not filmed.  However, by entering the meeting room and using the public seating area you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings for livestreaming and/or training purposes.

 

Meetings that are held Remotely

 

A Member wishing to attend the Civic Offices e.g. from the Council Chamber, in order to access/ attend a remote meeting, via the use of their Council device using the Council ICT network to join the meeting can do so, but they are requested to notify Democratic Services in advance of the meeting particularly when the meeting is held in the evening so that building security can be notified.

 

Members of the public who may wish to observe the live broadcast of the proceedings of a meeting being held on a remote meeting basis and are unable to do so from home, will be able to view the live broadcast from a designated area at the Civic Offices in Barry, subject to notification of attendance being received no later than one working day before the date of the meeting.

 

If you have any queries regarding this, please contact democratic@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or telephone 01446 709856.

 

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