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
9 decisions · Page 2 of 2
2024 Annual Progress Report - Local Air Quality Management
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
This is the annual statutory report which outlines the results of air quality monitoring undertaken on behalf of Cardiff Council by Shared Regulatory Services. The report also provides an update on the implementation of measures as part of the city wide Air Quality Action Plan and will also provide an update to the implementation of the Clean Air Plan to demonstrate compliance on Castle Street.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Council Tax Base
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
Section 33 of the Local Government Act 1992 requires each billing authority to calculate the Council Tax Base each year. The Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base)(Wales) Regulations 1995, as amended, contain rules for this calculation, which in essence, are as follows: a) Determine the number of chargeable dwellings in each valuation band, taking account of exemptions and anticipated changes during the year. b) Adjust the numbers in each band to take account of the disablement reductions. c) Allow for discounts in respect of disregarded individuals and those occupied by one person only. d) Adjust for premiums on long term empty properties and second homes e) Weight the adjusted total for each band to equate it to band D. f) Repeat the calculation for each of the six Community Councils that issue precepts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 1
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 9