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Cabinet - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 10.00 am
July 16, 2026 at 10:00 am Cabinet View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
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Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on 16 July 2026, approving a preferred option for a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) to fund transport improvements, and noting planned temporary increases to Welsh-medium secondary school intakes. The Cabinet also received scrutiny reports on adult social care for older ethnic minority communities and improving city centre user experiences, alongside approving the Annual Property Plan and the Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report.
Key decisions included the approval of the Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) as the preferred Road User Payment scheme option to progress to a Full Business Case and public consultation. Cabinet also approved the planned temporary increase of 60 places at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf for the 2027/28 school year to meet demand for Welsh-medium education. Furthermore, the Cabinet received and noted inquiry reports from the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee on Access and Experience of Adult Social Care Services for Older Ethnic Minority Communities
and the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee on Improving City Centre Daytime Users' Experiences
. The Annual Property Plan for 2026/27 was approved, outlining the Council's property strategy, and the Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report for 2025/2026 was approved for consideration by the Council. Cabinet also approved recommendations for the recommissioning of Young Person's Housing-Related Support services and noted the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report for 2025/26. Finally, the Corporate Parenting Annual Report for 2025-2026 was approved for consideration by the Council.
Road User Payment Scheme Outline Business Case
Cabinet approved the progression of the Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) as the preferred option for a Road User Payment (RUP) scheme. This decision will allow for the preparation of a Full Business Case and public consultation. The WPL is favoured over an area-based Road User Charge (RUC) due to its perceived lower public and business impact, simpler enactment, faster delivery timescale, lower implementation and operating costs, and better public acceptability. The scheme aims to generate approximately £10 million net revenue annually, ring-fenced for transport improvements, such as enhanced public transport services and active travel infrastructure. The Council will work with Welsh Government on the necessary secondary legislation, with further reports to Cabinet and Full Council to follow before any final decision is made.
Engagement on Short-Term Changes to Welsh-Medium Secondary Education in 2027/28
Cabinet noted the planned temporary increase to intakes at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf by 60 places for the 2027/28 school year. This decision follows engagement on options to address a projected one-year bulge in demand for Welsh-medium secondary education. Officers were authorised to take the appropriate actions to allow for the increased intake, and the associated revenue and capital implications were noted. A further report on long-term sustainable growth of Welsh-medium education will be presented to Cabinet in autumn 2026.
Scrutiny Reports Received
Cabinet received two inquiry reports from Scrutiny Committees:
- Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report:
Access and Experience of Adult Social Care Services for Older Ethnic Minority Communities
: This report highlighted findings on barriers faced by older ethnic minority communities in accessing adult social care services, including issues with awareness, information sharing, language, literacy, and workforce training. Recommendations included strengthening training on cultural diversity, improving workforce diversity, enhancing information recording and feedback mechanisms, increasing community engagement, and reviewing current provision. - Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report:
Improving City Centre Daytime Users' Experiences
: This report focused on enhancing the city centre experience for daytime users. Key themes included cleanliness and litter, safety and anti-social behaviour, and overall experience, with recommendations around strategy and delivery improvements. Specific recommendations included streamlining oversight of city centre issues, optimising existing support, tackling trade waste, improving street cleansing, addressing perceptions of safety, boosting crime reporting, and enhancing information provision and accessibility.
Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report 2025-2026
Cabinet approved the Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report for 2025/2026 for consideration by Council. The report detailed progress against corporate safeguarding priorities across five thematic areas: Safe Governance, Safe Employment, Safe Workforce, Safe Practice, and Safe Partnerships. It assured the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements and highlighted improvements in governance, training, data oversight, and partnership working. Key priorities for 2026/27 include strengthening oversight of safeguarding for non-council staff, improving taxi and transport safeguarding, and responding to national and local learning from safeguarding reviews.
Annual Property Plan 2026/27
Cabinet approved the 2026/27 Annual Property Plan, which outlines the Council's strategy for managing its property assets. The plan details achievements in 2025/26, including strong statutory compliance, running cost reductions, carbon emission reductions, and capital receipts generated from property transactions. Priorities for 2026/27 include progressing the Core Office Programme, modernising the operational estate, supporting housing and regeneration, reducing long-term costs, and delivering further carbon reduction initiatives.
Additional Property Purchases of Medallion House, 62-64 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff
Cabinet approved the acquisition of the land and buildings at 62-64 Crwys Road, Cathays. This proposal will deliver 60 affordable apartments and a community facility. The acquisition is a 'turnkey' development, reducing risk and accelerating the delivery of much-needed affordable housing. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director - People and Communities, in consultation with relevant officers and Cabinet Members, for all matters arising from the acquisition.
Young Person's Housing-Related Support Commissioning
Cabinet approved the proposed procurement approach for recommissioning accommodation and housing-related support services for young people aged 16-24. This aims to ensure services continue to meet current and future needs, with a focus on integration, flexibility, and responsiveness. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adult Services, Housing and Communities, in consultation with relevant officers and Cabinet Members, to progress the procurement and award of contracts.
Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2025/26
Cabinet received the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report for 2025/26 for consideration by Council. The report highlighted achievements in both Children's and Adult Services, including the implementation of new front-door arrangements, expansion of accommodation, improved support for carers, reductions in social worker vacancies, and positive service user satisfaction. It also noted ongoing challenges such as rising demand, workforce pressures, and financial constraints. Cabinet also recommended to Council that the recruitment process for the Director of Adult Services, Housing and Communities be commenced, due to the current postholder's impending retirement.
Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2025-2026
Cabinet approved the Corporate Parenting Annual Report for 2025/2026 for consideration by Council. The report detailed progress against the Corporate Parenting Strategy 2025-2028, highlighting achievements in strengthening cross-council collaboration, improving emotional wellbeing support, enhancing relationships, ensuring stable accommodation, and promoting educational and employment opportunities for care-experienced children and young people.
Urgent Items and Exempt Items
There were no urgent items or items exempt from publication discussed at the meeting.
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Additional Property Purchases of Medallion House, 62-64 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet approved the acquisition of land and buildings at 62-64 Crwys Road on 16 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Corporate Director - People and Communities, in consultation with the S151 Officer, Legal services, and Cabinet Members for Housing and Communities and Finance, Modernisation and Performance, for all matters arising from the acquisition. This included the approval of the purchase subject to pre-conditions being satisfied.
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Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report 2025-2026
Recommmend Forward to CouncilCardiff Council Cabinet decided to recommend the Corporate Safeguarding Annual Report 2025-2026 for consideration by Council on 16/07/2026. The report details progress on safe governance, employment, workforce, practice, and partnerships. Specific actions include strengthening the Corporate Safeguarding Self-Assessment, publishing service-specific safeguarding resources, and implementing improved right to work processes.
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Young Person's Housing-Related Support Commissioning
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council decided to approve the proposed procurement approach for young person's housing-related support services on 16/07/2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adult Services, Housing and Communities, in consultation with others, to progress the procurement and award of contracts. This decision includes approving the market engagement, commencement of procurement, tender documentation, evaluation criteria, and final contract award within the approved budget.
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Items Exempt from Publication
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved recommendations.
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To receive the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report entitled "Improving City Centre Daytime Users' Experiences"
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council approved the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee's Inquiry Report entitled "Improving City Centre Daytime Users' Experiences" on 16 July 2026. The decision included recommendations to shape the administration's approach to improving city centre user experiences, establish a multi-disciplinary officer group to develop a City Centre Strategy, and work with business partners on revised trade waste arrangements by March 2027.
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Any Items that the Chair has decided are Urgent
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved recommendations.
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Apologies for Absence
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council on Thursday 16 July 2026 approved recommendations. Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Lee Bridgeman and Cllr Peter Littlechild.
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Minutes of the Cabinet meeting of 18 June 2026
Recommendations ApprovedThe Cabinet of Cardiff Council on 18 June 2026 approved the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2025-26 and the revised Bilingual Cardiff Bilingual Council policy. They also approved the content of Cardiff Council's revised Guidance on Dealing with Welsh Language Calls.
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To receive Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report entitled "Access and Experience of Adult Social Care Services for Older Ethnic Minority Communities"
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet received the Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee Inquiry Report entitled "Access and Experience of Adult Social Care Services for Older Ethnic Minority Communities" on 16/07/2026. The Cabinet approved the recommendations within the report. The report included findings and recommendations regarding access to adult social care services for older ethnic minority communities.
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Road User Payment Scheme Outline Business Case
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet approved the Workplace Parking Levy as the preferred Road User Payment Scheme option to progress to a Full Business Case on 16 July 2026. The decision also approved proceeding with public consultation and further stakeholder engagement on all Road User Payment scheme options. Cardiff Council Officers were approved to work with Welsh Government Officers on the timely introduction of relevant regulations.
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Declarations of Interest
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet on 16/07/2026 approved recommendations regarding declarations of interest. Councillors declared personal non-prejudicial interests in various agenda items due to their roles as governors, family connections to school attendees, ward responsibilities, or employment by relevant organisations.
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Engagement on Short-Term Changes to Welsh-Medium Secondary Education in 2027/28
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet approved recommendations regarding short-term changes to Welsh-medium secondary education for the 2027/28 academic year on 16 July 2026. The decision included noting a planned temporary increase of 60 places at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and authorising officers to implement this increase. The Cabinet also noted the associated revenue and capital implications and that a further report on long-term sustainable growth would be presented in autumn 2026.
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Annual Property Plan 2026/27
Recommendations ApprovedCardiff Council's Cabinet approved the 2026/27 Annual Property Plan on 16 July 2026. The plan sets out the council's property programme and targets for the upcoming financial year. It includes a commitment to continue developing the future workplace model and to progress the Core Office Programme.
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Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2025/26
Recommmend Forward to CouncilCardiff Council Cabinet decided on 16/07/2026 to approve the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report for 2025/26 for consideration by Council. It was also recommended to Council that the recruitment process for the Director of Adult Services, Housing and Communities be commenced.
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Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2025-2026
Recommmend Forward to CouncilCardiff Council Cabinet decided on 16/07/2026 to recommend the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2025-2026 forward to the Council. The report details progress made in supporting children looked after and care leavers.
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