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Items
No. Item

65.

Minutes of the Cabinet meetings held on 14 & 20 December 2017 pdf icon PDF 67 KB

Decision:

Approved

Minutes:

RESOLVED: that the minutes of the Cabinet meetings held on 14 and 20 December be approved

66.

The Fleet Replacement of Refuse, Street Sweepers and Hook Loaders. pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

1)            the content of this report be noted

 

2)          the procurement approach and the high level evaluation criteria of the new Recycling Waste Collections fleet, the Hook Lift Roll on-off vehicles and the small mechanical sweeper vehicles be approved ;

 

3)          Authority be delegated to the appropriate Director in consultation with the Cabinet Member to a) approve commencement of the procurement and issuing of documentation; and b) generally deal with all aspects of the procurement process and ancillary matters up to and including award of contract.

 

Minutes:

The Cabinet received a report containing proposals for a procurement approach for the new recycling and waste collection fleet. The procurement approach embraced the Administration’s Capital Ambition commitments and aimed to deliver high class collection services whilst supporting the emerging clean air strategy. Cabinet was advised that work would continue  ...  view the full minutes text for item 66.

67.

School Organisation Proposals: Improving Provision for Children and Young People with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) 2018-22 pdf icon PDF 281 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

1.    the Cardiff ALN strategic priorities, 2018-22:

 

·         Priority One: To improve outcomes for learners with additional needs by successfully implementing the ALN and Educational Tribunal Act

·         Priority Two: To improve outcomes for learners with additional needs by strengthening our collective capacity to meet all needs

·         Priority Three: To improve outcomes for learners with additional needs by ensuring sufficient, high quality additional learning provision

 

Be approved

 

2.    Officers be authorised to consult on the following proposals:

 

a)    To meet demand for primary and secondary special school places for learners with complex learning disabilities or autism spectrum conditions it is proposed to

·         increase the designated number of Ty Gwyn places to 198;

·         establish 3 extra classrooms by adapting the old Trelai Youth Centre building, which is situated to the rear of the school  

 

b)    To meet demand for primary and secondary special school places for learners with autism spectrum conditions it is proposed to:

·         extend the age range of The Hollies School from 4-11, to 4-14

·         increase the designated place number to 138

·         provide additional accommodation by refurbishment of the school accommodation to be vacated by Ysgol Glan Morfa

 

c)    To meet the need for post-16 places for emotional health and wellbeing needs it is proposed to

·         extend the age range of Greenhill from 11-16 to 11-19 and

·         increase the capacity of the school to allow for up to 64 places.  

 

d)    To meet demand for primary special school places for complex learning disabilities, it is proposed to

·         change the designation of Meadowbank School from: ‘specific language impairments’, to: ‘speech language and communication needs and complex learning disabilities’ 

 

e)    To meet the need for early intervention places for speech and language needs, it is proposed to

·         Phase out the SRB at Allensbank School, closing the class in July 2020, or when all current pupils have completed their primary placement, if earlier. 

·         Open an 8-place early intervention class for children with speech and language needs at Allensbank School, admitting the first cohort in September 2019. 

 

f)     To meet the demand for primary specialist resource base places for complex learning disabilities, it is proposed to

·         open a specialist resource base (SRB) at St Mary the Virgin CiW Primary School, for up to 20 places.

 

g)    To meet the demand for primary SRB places for with complex learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions in the Welsh medium sector, it is proposed to

·         open a specialist resource base at Ysgol Pwll Coch, providing up to 10 places initially, but with scope to extend to 20 places in future, as demand grows. 

 

h)    To meet the demand for secondary SRB places for complex learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions in the Welsh medium sector it is proposed to:

·          extend the designated number at Ysgol Glantaf specialist resource base to up to 30 places

·         extend and improve the current accommodation for the SRB

 

3.    that officers bring a report on the outcome of the consultation to a future meeting to seek authorisation as to whether  ...  view the full decision text for item 67.

Minutes:

A report providing details of the implications of the Additional Learning Needs and Tribunal (Wales) Act was received together with a number of strategic priorities for Cardiff Additional Learning Needs. Details of the projected growth in demand for specialist resource base and special school provision was also outlined together with  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.

68.

The Performance of Cardiff's Schools in 2016/2017 pdf icon PDF 291 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: that the performance of Cardiff schools in the academic year 2016/2017 be noted

 

Minutes:

The Cabinet received details of the performance of Cardiff Schools in 2016-17 in a report which provided an analysis of educational outcomes for the academic year 2016-2017 and identified the main strengths and shortcomings in performance across the Foundation Phase, Key Stage 2, 3, 4 and 5, and in relation  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

69.

Proposed Change of Status of St David's Catholic Sixth Form College -Implications for the Local Authority pdf icon PDF 199 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: that authority be delegated to the Director of Education and the Corporate Director Resources to:

 

1.            Respond to the Governing Body of St David’s College and the Archdiocese of Cardiff confirming the Council’s support for their proposal to change the status of the College to that of a VA School;

 

2.            Undertake the necessary due diligence and, subject to Welsh Ministers approval, to facilitate the change of status of St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College to a Voluntary Aided School.

 

Minutes:

It was reported that St David’s Catholic Sixth Form college was considering changing the status to a Voluntary Aided School. The report outlined the implications, benefits and risks to the Council and recommended that a positive response be provided.

 

RESOLVED: that authority be delegated to the Director of Education and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.

70.

Council tax Discretionary Relief for Care Leavers pdf icon PDF 133 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

(1)          a separate exemption class for Care Leavers be created

 

(2)          this exemption class apply to Care Leavers up until their 25th birthday. A discount of up to 100% of the Council Tax (dependent on household composition) be applied.

 

(3)          the discount will be awarded after all other discounts, exemptions and Council Tax Reduction have been awarded.

 

(4)          the Council lobby the Welsh Government to create a statutory exemption from the council tax charge for care leavers.

 

(5)               the Policy be updated to reflect the new exemption class and also permit the granting of section 13a (1)(c) for more than a year.

 

Minutes:

Cabinet considered a report outlining measures that could be taken to exempt care leavers in Cardiff from council tax liability. It was proposed that a separate exemption class be created for care leavers as this would help to relieve financial burden on vulnerable group.

 

RESOLVED: that

 

(1)          a separate exemption  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

71.

Supporting People Local Delivery Plan pdf icon PDF 179 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

 

RESOLVED: that

 

1.               the Supporting People Local Delivery and Spend Plan as set out at Appendix A to the report be approved

 

2.            the progress in recommissioning phase one services be noted and the revised approach to older persons floating support services be agreed

 

3.            the proposed overarching approach to recommissioning of accommodation and support services for young people as set out in the body of the report be agreed

 

4.            authority be delegated to the Director of Communities, Housing and Customer Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities), the Council’s Section 151 Officer, Director of Social Services and the Director of Law and Governance to deal with all aspects of the recommissioning of accommodation and support services for young people as set out in the body of the report, up to and including the award of contracts, and all ancillary matters pertaining to the same.

 

5.            It be noted that it is intended to submit further reports to Cabinet to seek authorisation to commence the procurement processes for those remaining services to be recommissioned as part of phases 2, and the phase 3 services, as and when the detailed procurement strategies are developed.

 

Minutes:

The Supporting People Local Delivery and Spend plan 2018/2019 was received together with an update on the progress made on the recommissioning of accommodation and support services. Cabinet also considered a revised approach to older persons floating support services and the recommissioning of accommodation and support services for young people.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71.

72.

Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Joint Commissioning and Pooled Budget for Older People Services pdf icon PDF 184 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

Appendix 2 is exempt from publication pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 12A Part 4 paragraph 16 of the Local Government Act 1972

 

 

RESOLVED: that

 

1.         the progress regarding meeting the Part 9 requirements which includes the establishment of a pooled budget for care accommodation be noted

 

2.         approval be given to the establishment of a pooled budget for older people care accommodation with Cardiff Council to act as the host organisation as detailed in the report and with such arrangements to take effect on 1 April 2018.

 

3.         Authority be delegated to the Director of Social Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care, Health and Well-being,  Section 151 and the Director of Governance and Legal Services to deal with all aspects of the  Partnership Agreement (including the letting of the same) and any ancillary matters pertaining to the same..

 

4.         the Market Position Statement and Commissioning Strategy for Older People Care and Support Services as set out in Appendix 1 to be approved

 

Minutes:

Appendix 2 is exempt from publication pursuant to the provisions of Schedule 12A Part 4 paragraph 16 of the Local Government Act 1972

 

A report outlining arrangements for the joint commissioning of older people’s services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan was considered. It was proposed that Cardiff  ...  view the full minutes text for item 72.

73.

Procurement of Domiciliary Care pdf icon PDF 160 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED: that

 

1.         the proposed overarching approach to secure a new Dynamic Approved Provider List for domiciliary care services as further detailed in the body of the report be authorised; and

 

1.            Authority be delegated to the Director of Social Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Care, Health and Well-being, the Section 151 Officer and the Director of Governance and Legal Services:

 

a)    To carry out all aspects of the procurement, without limitation to include:

 

                                    i.       approving the establishment of a new Dynamic Accredited Provider List

                                   ii.      approve the tender evaluation criteria to establish the dynamic accredited provider list

                                  iii.      appointing new providers to the dynamic accredited provider list subsequent to them meeting the selection criteria as stated by the Council

                                 iv.      further delegate authority to award contracts that are required during the life of the dynamic accredited provider list, such further delegations to be in accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Delegations

                                  v.       to deal with all associated matters;

 

b)      any required procurement process to obtain the supporting technology required to support the dynamic accredited provider list, up to and including the award of contract be authorised

 

Minutes:

 

An update on the current arrangements commissioning arrangements for domiciliary care was received. It was reported that the contractual arrangements were due to end in November 2018 and new arrangements needed to be put in place.  

 

RESOLVED: that

 

1.         the proposed overarching approach to secure a new Dynamic Approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 73.

 

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