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Notice of Meeting COUNCIL
Date and time
of Meeting MONDAY, 10TH MARCH, 2025 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.
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.)
3. To approve the minutes of the meetings held on:
(a) 2nd December, 2024;
(b) 13th January, 2025 at 6.05pm (Special);
(c) 13th January, 2025 at 6.15pm (Special); and
(d) 13th January, 2025 at 6.30pm (Special).
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.
5. Questions from the Public –
No questions have been received.
6. To consider the following Notice of Motion [submitted by Councillors Dr. I.J. Johnson and C.M. Cowpe] –
Devolution of the Crown Estate -
This Council believes that Welsh Government should have responsibility for the Crown Estate and its assets in Wales, allowing profits from the Crown Estate within Wales to be reinvested in Wales, as the Scottish Government are able to do in Scotland where they already have these powers.
Council further notes the continuing challenging financial situation of Local Authorities in Wales, and believes it unfair that ordinary residents face higher bills and reduced services whilst profits made in Wales are expatriated.
Council agrees to write to the UK Prime Minister and Welsh Government First Minister to express our support for the devolution of the Crown Estate to the Welsh Government.
7. To consider the following Notice of Motion [submitted by Councillors Dr. I.J. Johnson and M. Hooper ] –
Changes to State Pension Age for women -
The Vale of Glamorgan Council notes the findings of the Ombudsman’s
report on the failings of the UK Department of Work and Pensions to
communicate with women regarding changes to the state pension age.
Council recognises the impact of this maladministration upon women living
in the Vale of Glamorgan, and agrees to write to the Prime Minister to
request that his government reconsiders the payment of compensation for
affected women, and honours the report of the Ombudsman’s inquiry into
this matter.
Reference –
8. Proposal to Amend the Minimum Revenue Provision 2024/25 Policy – Governance and Audit Committee: 6th January, 2025.
Report of the Chief Executive –
9. Consultation with Non Domestic Ratepayers.
Report of the Monitoring Officer / Head of Legal and Democratic Services –
10. Amendments to the Council’s Constitution.
11. To consider the following proposal(s) from the Executive in relation to the Council’s Policy Framework and Budget
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N.B. The reports which are the subject of the references in respect of Agenda Items 11(a) – (f) above have already been circulated to Members with the Cabinet agendas for the dates specified above.
****Further copies are available from the Democratic Services Office if required**.
12. To set the Council Tax 2025/26.
13. To inform the Council of the Use of the Urgent Decision Procedure under Article 15.14 of the Constitution.
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).
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
4th March, 2025
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 J. Langridge-Thomas, Tel: Barry (01446) 709413
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 to access / attend a remote meeting, via the use of their Council device and the Council’s Lupus network 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 and an appropriate meeting room can be identified.
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 709413.
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