Current Consultations

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

Belle Vue Pavilion

Capturing residents' views on the potential future uses of Belle Vue Pavilion. 

Belle Vue Pavilion

School Admissions Arrangements 2020-21

Change to admission arrangements for the transition from primary to secondary school oversubscription criteria. This consultation will run until 22 February 2019.

School Admissions 

Council Tax Discretionary Reduction

The Council has the discretion to apply a reduction to Council Tax in circumstances where it is felt appropriate to do so. The Council is proposing to adopt a policy for awarding discretionary council tax reduction. Under the proposals the reduction would be applied in the following circumstances:

• exceptional financial hardship;
• crisis situation(e.g. fire or floor);
• other exceptional circumstances.

We are seeking your views on this proposal. Have your say by completing our online survey below.

Council Tax Reduction Survey

Public Consultation on Supplementary Planning Guidance

The Council is undertaking a formal six week public consultation on the draft SPG from Friday 04 January 2019 until Friday 15 February 2019 and comments can be made on the consultation form.

Supplementary Planning Guidance Consultation

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

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.

M4 J34 to A48 Transport Network 

The Council has been working with an independent technical consultant to develop proposals for a new road linking the M4 and A48. This follows a study of the transport links between the two and access to Cardiff Airport that was conducted in 2017. This consultation closed on 17 July 2018. The results of the consultation will be considered and a report published in due course. 

Changes to Recycling and Waste Collections

The Council sought residents views on proposed changes to recycling and waste collections on the basis that the current waste and recycling model operated by the Council is not sustainable long-term. The responses to the consultation are being considered and will be reported to Cabinet in due course.

North Penarth Open Space Improvement Scheme

The Council is proposing to improve and enhance four areas of open space in north Penarth between. Local residents, school pupils and anyone else with an interest in the future of open spaces in north Penarth were invited to have their say.