Richard Crane
Council: Cardiff
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
1 meeting
Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to include a range of updates on policies, strategies and plans, as well as the consideration of a number of reports. The Cabinet was also scheduled to consider the setting of rents for 2025/26.
Decisions from Meetings
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Mid-Year Performance Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
The report will outline the overall financial monitoring position of the Council in respect of both revenue and capital accounts. This will include an analysis of key variances based on the first six months of the financial year.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Cabinet Meetings of 24 October and 21 November 2024
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
Cardiff Council's Cabinet approved amendments to the Whistleblowing Policy and agreed to the revised Whistleblowing Report Form on 21 November 2024. The Cabinet also approved the Providing Homes for Children Strategy for submission to Welsh Government and publication. Authority was delegated to the Director of Children's Services to determine all aspects of the procurement process for commissioning Children's Care Home services.
Recommendations Approved
Rent setting 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
Brief Summary of Issues (English & Welsh) A Social Housing Rent Policy was introduced in 2020/2021. This allows for a maximum rent increase of September CPI + 1%. This policy was originally for 5 years and has been extended into 2025/26 If CPI is above 3%, the Welsh Government Minister will be required to decide about any rent increase that can be applied. When deciding on whether to apply the increase, consideration must be given to the value for money and affordability for tenants. Any possible cost efficiencies that can be made on the Housing Revenue Budget must also be considered. The introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act (2016) on 1st December 2022, stipulated that 2 months’ notice must be given to contract holders (tenants) before amending any rents. The cabinet report will lay out the proposal for setting rents in considering affordability, value for money and any savings identified.
Recommendations Approved
Co-ordination of School Admission Arrangements 2027/28
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
...the Council's draft Coordinated Admissions Scheme 2027/2028 was determined, establishing a formal process for school admission applications using a common application form and mandatory dates, ensuring applicants receive only one offer of admission to a maintained school.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Summary
Meetings Attended: 1
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 9