Current Consultations

Our current consultations section includes the work of the Council as well as other public organisations that operate in the Vale.

Working together for a fairer future: Strategic Equality Plan 2020-24 

We have begun working on our new Strategic Equality Plan for 2020 – 2024 which sets out how the Council will achieve its vision of working together for a fairer future.  The consultation on the draft plan will run from 25 November 2019 – 20 January 2020. Please read the draft strategic equality plan and tell us what you think of the objectives. 

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Penarth nextbike recommendations

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has set aside funding to pilot the first fully electric bike share scheme in Wales. Nextbike is looking to install 50 electric bikes across several docking stations in Penarth. Whilst potential locations have been identified, the council is also inviting residents to give their suggestions. 

Find out more and give your suggestions

Working together for a brighter future: Corporate Plan 2020-25

We have begun work on our new Corporate Plan for 2020-25 which sets out how the Council will achieve our vision for Strong Communities with a Bright Future. The consultation on the draft plan will run from 22 October - 20 December 2019. 

Find out more and have your say 

Disability Sport Survey 

The Vale's Healthy Living Team aims to provide activities for everyone, in order to do this we would love to hear from you and your thoughts on how physical activity can be improved for disabled people.

Survey

New Housing Development - Requirements for School Places

There are a number of new housing developments in the Vale. We are asking residents who are moving to new housing developments to let us know their requirements for school places. Please read the letter below and respond to the online survey.

Previous Consultations

The Future of Council Services 

The Council asked for residents input in order to set the budget for 2020-21. This consultation ran from Monday 30 September until Monday 11 November 2019.  

Penarth/Cardiff Barrage Sustainable Transport Corridor Study

This consultation closed on 4 August 2019. Responses to the consultation will now be considered and a report on the findings will be presented to the Council's Cabinet in due course. 

Cogan Skatepark

The final designs for Cogan Skatepark have been published. HAGs and Maverick Skateparks will be on site for 8 weeks in the autumn with work expected to be completed before the end of the year. 

Cogan Skatepark 3D Visual 1  Cogan Skatepark 3D Visual 2

Fare Paying School Transport

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this consultation. Officers are currently reviewing the feedback received, however proposals will not be finalised prior to the start of the 2019-20 academic year therefore there will be no changes to services for this academic year.

Dinas Powys Open Spaces 

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has received Section 106 monies from local developments to provide and improve public open spaces and community facilities in Dinas Powys.  This consultation closed on Monday 13 May. A report on the results of the consultation will be considered before the tender process to appoint contractors begins. 

21st Century Schools 

Latest on proposals to expand Ysgol Sant Baruc, St David's Church in Wales Primary School and St Nicholas Church in Wales Primary School as part of the 21st Century Schools Band B Programme.

Belle Vue Pavilion

Capturing residents' views on the potential future uses of Belle Vue Pavilion. A report on the results of the consultation will be considered by local members before a decision is taken on how to proceed. 

Public Toilets 

The Council has a requirement to prepare a toilet strategy for the Vale of Glamorgan. Following a public consultation on a range of issues this strategy will now be drafted. 

The Future of Council Services 

Find out about the Council's current financial position.

Draft Parking Strategy

Public consultation on the contents of the draft parking strategy for the Vale of Glamorgan. This consultation ran from 06 August until 28 September 2018. 

Public Spaces Protection Order - Dog Controls

Consultation on a proposed public spaces protection order to replace existing byelaws in relation to dog controls. This consultation ran from 27 June until 22 August 2018.