ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council

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ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

   ANNUAL
DELIVERY PLAN
  2021- 2022
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
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MAE’R DDOGFEN HON AR GAEL YN GYMRAEG.

ANNUAL DELIVERY PLAN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ONE
                                                                                                                                              We are without doubt living and working in difficult times. The
                                                                                                                                              past year has been one of unprecedented challenge and as we
                                                                                                                                              look ahead to 2021-22 there is still much uncertainty about the
                                                                                                                                              effects COVID-19 will continue to have. However, there is also a
                                                                                                                                              sense of optimism as we see the roll out of the mass vaccination
This is the second Annual Delivery Plan (ADP) for the Council’s Corporate Plan 2020-2025, Working
                                                                                                                                              programme across the country and the huge effort being made to
Together for a Brighter Future. The commitments detailed in our Corporate Plan are long-term in nature
                                                                                                                                              keep people safe.
and to provide focus and demonstrate progress we set out the steps we will take to meet them in an ADP
each year. This plan sets out the steps we will take in 2021-22.                                                                              I continue to be immensely proud of the community I serve and
                                                                                                                                              of the Council and all its staff. We have all been touched in some
                                                                                                                                              way by the effects of this virus and its impact will be with us for
                                                                                                                                              some time to come. However, across the Vale communities have
                                                                                                                                              pulled together and Council staff have worked together to adapt
                                                                                                                                              and deliver services in the most challenging of circumstances.

                                                                                                                                              Although it has not been possible to undertake the usual levels

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                                                                                                                                              of engagement during the year we have continued to listen to our
                                                                                                             The Annual Delivery Plan         residents and partners and the Plan has been shaped by what
                                                                                                             2021-22 has been written         people have told us are the most important issues for them.
                                                                                                             at a time of great change.
                                                                                                                                              We know that people value having access to parks and being
                                                                                                             Last year we published a new     outdoors, that they are concerned about the economy and their
                                                                                                             Corporate Plan 2020-25           own financial security, that there are concerns about the impact
                                                                                                             – Working Together for a         of COVID-19 on some of our most deprived communities and on
                                                                                                             Brighter Future.                 the BAME community. Throughout the pandemic the Council has
                                                                                                             This Annual Delivery Plan        undertaken work to understand the impact on the economy and
                                                                                                             for 2021-22 details the          the impact on the community. We recognise that the changes
                                                                                                             actions we will take this        over the past year will have a lasting impact on us all, but

                                                                                                             year to contribute to the        particularly on the well-being of children and young people and
                                                                                                                                              their education. We also recognise the impact of the virus on the
                                                                                                             delivery of our Corporate
                                                                                                                                              elderly and on our care homes and are working with partners to
                                                                                                             Plan. The Annual Delivery
                                                                                                                                              keep people safe.
                                                                                                             Plan reflects how services
                                                                                                             are changing, our Recovery       The Council’s four Well-being Objectives continue to be relevant
                                                                                                             Strategy and the work that       to the work that we do and what we want to achieve. The
                                                                                                             is ongoing to respond to         majority of the Council’s budget is spent on social care and

                                                                                                             the pandemic. The Council        education and these remain priorities for us. The 21st Century
                                                                                                                                              Schools programme continues to be a flagship programme in the
                                                                                                             continues to be ambitious
                                                                                                                                              Vale, ensuring we have first class education facilities, providing
                                                                                                             in its plans for the future,
                                                                                                                                              opportunities for employment and training and forming a key
                                                                                                             we remain committed to the
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                                                                                                             delivery of our Objectives
                                                                                                             and to achieving our vision of
                                                                                                             ‘strong communities
                                                                                                                                              element of our work to tackle climate change.

                                                                                                                                              Much has changed in the last year and difficult decisions have
                                                                                                                                              had to be made, but we have responded with confidence and by
This Annual Delivery Plan reflects the complexity and breadth of                                                                              always putting the safety and well-being of our residents first. We
                                                                                                             with a bright future.
services delivered by the Council which range from safeguarding our                                                                           will continue to work with our partners to deliver the very best
                                                                                                                                              outcomes we can for Vale communities.
most vulnerable residents, encouraging play and sports development,
waste management and supporting local businesses as well as the
continued investment in our schools and in our children’s future.
                                                                                                                                                                                Cllr. Neil Moore
                                                                                                                                                                                Leader of the
                                                                                                                                                                                Vale of Glamorgan Council
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                   TWO
INTRODUCTION
The actions we will take over the coming year will contribute to the                                                                 this objective we will be mindful of the different needs
                                                                                                                                     and aspirations of people of all ages and from all areas
delivery of our four Well-being Objectives and our vision of Strong                                                                  of the Vale. We understand that to be an effective

Communities with a Bright Future.                                                                                                    organisation we need to be a responsible employer and
                                                                                                                                     that our staff are one of our greatest assets and that
                                                                                                                                     our Councillors need to be supported to represent their
Our plans have been shaped by the Well-being of Future Generations Act and you can read more about this in                           communities.
the Corporate Plan. The Objectives also provide the framework to demonstrate how we will secure continuous
improvement and report on our progress as required by the Local Government Measure.

                                                                                                                                     Support learning,
                                                                                                                                     employment and
These Objectives have been reviewed and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic they remain as important as ever:

   To work with and for our communities                                                                                              sustainable economic growth
   To support learning, employment and sustainable economic growth
                                                                                                                                     We recognise that for many the best route out of
   To support people at home and in their community                                                                                  poverty or financial difficulties is through employment
                                                                                                                                     and we will work with a range of partners to promote
   To respect, enhance and enjoy our environment
                                                                                                                                     economic recovery and growth for the area. The
                                                                                                                                     activities that will be undertaken to deliver our Objective

                                                                Work with and for                                                    to support learning, employment and sustainable
                                                                                                                                     economic growth recognise the importance of providing
                                                                our communities                                                      appropriate learning and development opportunities
                                                                                                                                     to people of all ages. We will invest in our schools,
                                                                 We need to be resilient, innovative and responsive                  prioritise pupil well-being and support people to achieve
                                                                 to the needs of our customers. We cannot be an                      their best. COVID-19 continues to have a significant
                                                                 organisation that stands still. The activities we will              impact on the economy and we will continue to support
                                                                 undertake to deliver our Objective to work with and                 local businesses during these uncertain times. We will
                                                                 for our communities reflect the importance of effective             also work with our partners to ensure that advice and
                                                                 involvement, communication and engagement to                        support are available and easy to access.
                                                                 understand and respond to the diverse needs of the
                                                                 community. The need for social distancing and other
                                                                                                                                                  We have also recognised that the
                                                                 COVID-19 measures and guidance have changed how
                                                                 we engage and although we can achieve a great deal
                                                                                                                                                  pandemic has had a significant effect
                                                                 online we are also mindful that this can exclude some.                           on peoples’ mental and physical well-
                                                                 Work that we have undertaken to understand the                                   being. We will continue to work with
                                                                 impact of COVID-19 has also highlighted inequalities                             partners to provide support to people
                                                                 and the new socio-economic duty means that we                                    of all ages recognising the difficulties
                                                                 will continue to strive to better understand issues of                           that people of all ages have experienced
                                                                 inequality and the actions needed. In taking forward                             in the past year.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     THREE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                LOOKING TO THE LONG TERM

                                                                                                                             ACTIONS
Support people at                                         linked with the environment. We also believe it is                                                                                                    TAKING AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
                                                          important to enjoy where we live and to make the
home and in their                                         most of living and working in such a beautiful area as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                INVOLVING PEOPLE

community                                                 the Vale.                                                                                                                                             COLLABORATING WITH OTHERS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                PREVENTION
Our Objective to support people at home and in their      We will take steps to minimise our negative impact on

community recognises that people need to feel safe        the environment and to influence others to follow our
                                                                                                                             The actions set out in this year’s ADP have been developed in
and have confidence that advice, care and support are     lead and consider how their actions may impact on

available when they need it. For many of us and our       the natural and built environment. We will continue to             consultation with residents, partners, elected members and staff.
families this is perhaps more important now than ever     encourage residents, visitors and business to minimise

before. We recognise the importance of prevention and     waste, reduce carbon emissions and to consider how                 The actions reflect our recovery strategy, the findings       The Objectives and actions are not in order of
early intervention to improve and maintain well-being     their actions may contribute to pollution. We want                 from the work of our regulators, the information in our       importance or delivery and we are mindful that we may
and to tackle health inequalities.                        people to be able to safely enjoy our parks, towns,                Annual Report (2019/20), the Council’s performance in the     need to suspend or defer activities in order to respond
                                                          countryside and coastal areas and to respect the local             national context, results from consultations and the Future   to urgent challenges. However, we remain ambitious
We will build on the strong partnership arrangements      area, its residents and visitors.                                  Generations Report published in May 2020. The Council         for the future and confident in our ability to respond,
in place across health and social care services and                                                                          works with other public and third sector organisations as     recover and to take strength from the challenges we
also recognise the vital role housing has in peoples’                                                                        part of the Public Services Board. The Council’s well-        face.
well-being. The Council will continue to promote                                                                             being objectives have been developed to align with Public
active and healthy choices through leisure and cultural                                                                      Service Board’s Well-being Objectives and the actions
activities and to encourage people to consider how                                                                           detailed in this ADP will contribute to their delivery.                 We are confident that the actions
their transport choices impact on their health and                                                                                                                                                   we set out will not only contribute
the environment. We will continue to work with our                                                                           We continue to embed the five ways of working across all                to the delivery of our Well-being
partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to                                                                             our activities and they remain integral to the development              Objectives but will also contribute
                                                                                                                             and delivery of the ADP.
keep people informed and safe.                                                                                                                                                                       to the national Well-being Goals
                                                                                                                             The ADP sets out for each of our Well-being Objectives
                                                                                                                                                                                                     and reflect our role locally,
                                                                                                                             the commitments we make in the Corporate Plan and the
                                                                                                                                                                                                     regionally and nationally.
                                                                                                                             steps we will take in 2021-22 to work towards achieving
Respect, enhance                                                                                                             Strong Communities with a Bright Future. Each year

and enjoy our                                                                                                                as we draft our plans for the year ahead we are used to
                                                                                                                             balancing the work we must undertake, the improvements
environment                                                                                                                  and innovations we want to take forward within the
                                                                                                                             context of uncertainty around finances, legislative, policy
How we live our lives and how we deliver services has                                                                        and political changes and issues such as Brexit and
an impact on the environment and it is important that                                                                        the climate emergency. However, developing the plan
we work together to respect, enhance and enjoy our                                                                           for 2021-22 has proved even more challenging as we
environment. The environment is one of our greatest                                                                          continue to respond to the pandemic, plan our recovery
assets and we have a duty to protect and enhance                                                                             and consider how we can best deliver the services our
it for future generations. Access to parks and green                                                                         residents need.
space locally is perhaps even more important now
than ever and health and well-being are inextricably                                                                         The following pages set out the actions we want to take
                                                                                                                             over the next twelve months to deliver our Objectives.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022
                                                                                                                                   IN 2021-22

                                                                                                                                   WE WILL:
OBJECTIVE 1

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FOUR
                                                                                                                                                          Make effective use of technology to            11   Provide local youth services for young people aged
                                                                                                                                                1         improve how we provide information
                                                                                                                                                          and communicate with people.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              11-25 which support their well-being and provide a
                                                                                                                                                                                                              range of programmes and activities to meet diverse
                                                                                                                                                                                                              needs including Welsh Language and support for
                                                                                                                                                     Involve, engage and consult our residents and            those who are more vulnerable or marginalised.

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                                                                                                                                                     other stakeholders including the voluntary sector
                                                                                                                                                                                                         12   Deliver year two of the Council’s Strategic Equality
                                                                                                                                                     and town and community councils in redesigning

TO WORK WITH AND FOR
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Plan including the new Socio-Economic Duty,
                                                                                                                                                     services, ensuring that those who are seldom
                                                                                                                                                     heard have the opportunity to be involved.               responding to emerging community needs as a result
                                                                                                                                                                                                              of COVID-19 and the Black Lives Matters movement

OUR COMMUNITIES                                                                                                                                         Explore different and more innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                              and a review of the Equality Consultative Forum.

                                                                                                                                                3       methods for undertaking Council business
                                                                                                                                                        including scrutiny activities and options for
                                                                                                                                                                                                         13   Review recruitment practices to increase diversity
                                                                                                                                                                                                              within the Council’s workforce.
We are a modern and forward-looking Council which embraces innovation and works in partnership to ensure services                                       greater public engagement.
meet the needs of our residents and local communities. We are committed to meeting the needs of the current
                                                                                                                                                                                                         14   Work with our partners to achieve Age Friendly status
                                                                                                                                                                                                              for the Vale.
generation and to leaving a positive legacy for future generations.                                                                            Use our property and land assets to                                             15    Harness the power of

OUR CORPORATE PLAN COMMITMENTS:                                                                                                        4       support changes in service delivery,
                                                                                                                                               including agile working, tackling climate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     volunteering and work with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     third sector partners and

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                                                                                                                                               change and achieving financial savings.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     community groups to build a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     legacy for Vale Heroes.
       Improve how we                                 Work innovatively, using                Develop our strong                       Deliver ICT infrastructure improvements
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               16    Introduce a staff volunteering
       involve,                                       technology,                             culture of good
                                                                                                                                       within schools in line with the Welsh
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     policy.

       engage and                                     resources and                           customer                             5   Government’s Education Digital
                                                                                                                                       agenda and to support new ways of                                                       17    Promote the support

       communicate                                    our assets to                           service aligned                          working resulting from COVID-19.                                                              available under the Armed
                                                                                              to the Council’s                                                                                                                       Forces Covenant.
       with others about our                          transform our                           values of being                                  Develop more online services                                                    18    Enhance and promote
       work and decisions.                            services so they are
                                                      sustainable for the future.
                                                                                              ambitious, open,
                                                                                              together and proud.
                                                                                                                                       6       and improve the responsiveness
                                                                                                                                               of services including the use of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Welsh Language Services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and increase the Welsh
                                                                                                                                               assistive technology.                                                                 Language skills of Council
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     staff, with a particular

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     focus on Social Services in
                                                                                                                                                Monitor and tackle the financial impact                                              response to the More Than
       Promote equality                                                                       Promote the use
                                                                                                                                           7    that coronavirus will continue to have on                                            Just Words Framework.

       of opportunity                                                                         of the Welsh                                      the Council’s finances.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         19   Implement the Vale of Glamorgan Welsh in Education
       and work with the                                                                      Language and                                                                                                    Strategic Plan (WESP).
       community to ensure                                                                    contribute to the Welsh                                Develop the next iteration of the                   20   Implement a new HR strategy, with a particular focus

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       we are responsive to                                                                   Government target of                                   Council’s Transformational Change                        on diversity and staff well-being, assisting staff to
       the diverse needs of                                                                                                                          Programme to respond to current and                      work at home and in different ways.
                                                                                              1 million Welsh
       our customers.                                                                                                                                future organisational challenges.
                                                                                              speakers by 2050.                                                                                          21   Implement a new Employee Development Programme.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         22   Respond to the changes introduced by the Local
                                                                                                                                                          Work with our partners and engage our

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Government and Elections (Wales) Bill, including new
                                                                                                                                                          citizens to respond to the impact of Brexit
                                                                                                                                                    9     to ensure our services and communities are
                                                                                                                                                                                                              performance monitoring arrangements to support the
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Corporate Plan.
       Support the                                                                            Ensure we have robust                                       effectively prepared for change.
       development                                                                            governance                                                                                                 23   Strengthen the Council’s approach to information
                                                                                                                                                                                                              governance to ensure our systems are robust, fit
       & well-being                                                                           and scrutiny                                         Develop the role of outreach services to further           for purpose and compliant with current legislative
                                                                                              arrangements in place                                support the inclusion of children and young
       of our staff and                                                                                                                                                                                       requirements.
                                                                                                                                                   people with social, emotional and mental health
       recognise their                                                                        and support our
                                                                                              elected members to
                                                                                                                                       10          difficulties in all educational settings, including   24   Undertake and utilise a range of assessments
       contribution to the                                                                                                                         working with the Health Board to develop a                 and data analysis to enhance our insight and
       work of the Council.                                                                   fulfil their roles.                                  range of services to support learners with these           understanding of customer needs and to inform
                                                                                                                                                   additional needs.                                          service improvements.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022
                                                                                                                                     IN 2021-22

                                                                                                                                     WE WILL:
OBJECTIVE 2

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FIVE
                                                                                                                                                     Work in partnership with the Central South           11. Explore opportunities for transport, planning and
                                                                                                                                              1      Consortium Joint Education Service to                    regeneration improvements throughout the Vale of
                                                                                                                                                     prepare our schools for the introduction of              Glamorgan in conjunction with Welsh Government
                                                                                                                                                     the new education curriculum in 2022.                    and the Cardiff Capital Region.

                                                                                                                                                  Work in partnership to address issues arising
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          12   Work with partners to progress plans for a
                                                                                                                                                  from the impact of COVID-19 measures on schools,             transport interchange for Barry.

SUPPORT LEARNING, EMPLOYMENT &                                                                                                                    ensuring continuity of learning and that the specific
                                                                                                                                                  needs of vulnerable learners are addressed.             13   Work with partners including the Cardiff Capital

SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Region, Welsh Government and landowners to
                                                                                                                                                                                                               develop sustainable transport links to the airport
                                                                                                                                             In readiness for Additional Learning Need (ALN)
                                                                                                                                                                                                               including cycle, bus and rail links.
                                                                                                                                      3      reform, provide training to school staff to facilitate
                                                                                                                                             the roll out of person-centred planning and Individual       14   Work with partners including the Cardiff Capital
We are a Council that understands the importance of a well-educated and skilled population, supporting people of all                         Development Plans in a range of educational settings.             Region and Welsh Government to support the
ages to develop and learn. We are committed to encouraging people’s ambitions and to ensuring that individuals and
                                                                                                                                                                                                               recovery and ultimately growth of the Enterprise
communities are able to prosper and achieve their best.                                                                                   Deliver 21st Century Schools                                         Zone at St Athan and Cardiff Airport.

                                                                                                                                     4    Programme improvements (Band B)
                                                                                                                                          including the expansion of Ysgol Y Deri,
OUR CORPORATE PLAN COMMITMENTS:                                                                                                                                                                                                15   Deliver an Economic

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                                                                                                                                          work on new school buildings across
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Recovery and Growth Plan
                                                                                                                                          the Vale, expansion of primary school
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    for the Vale and support
                                                                                                                                          capacity in Cowbridge and development
       Ensure there is appropriate                    Invest in our                            Work with schools,                                                                                                                   local businesses to trade
                   early
       access to quality                              schools to provide                       families and others to
                                                                                                                                          of a Centre of Learning and Well-being
                                                                                                                                          and specialist ALN resource base at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    in a safe, environmentally
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    sustainable and financially
       years, nursery                                 the right learning                       improve the services                       Whitmore High School.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    viable manner reflective of
                                                                                               and support for those
       and education                                  environment for                                                                                                                                                               the economic situation.
                                                                                               with additional
                                                                                                                                             Expand the Council’s
                                                      the 21st century
       provision enabling                                                                                                             5      Apprenticeship Scheme to                                                          16   Reshape procurement
       people to achieve their best
                                                      and facilities which                     learning                                      provide a greater number                                                               practices and policies to
                                                      benefit the wider
       possible outcomes
                                                      community.
                                                                                               needs.                                        and range of opportunities
                                                                                                                                             and engage proactively with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ensure our procurement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    activities contribute to the
       whatever their age.                                                                                                                   the Kick Start scheme.                                                                 national Well-being Goals,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    support work around

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                                                                                                                                              Work with others including key businesses to                                          climate change and build on
                                                                                                                                              support employment and the development of                                             the foundational economy
       Work with education, training                                                           Work with partners to                  6       skills for the future including the delivery of                                       project.

       providers, businesses and                                                               ensure people can                              initiatives for young people such as Inspire to
                                                                                                                                              Work (I2W) and Inspire to Achieve (I2A).                    17   Support our town centres to recover and adapt
       other agencies to provide                                                               access appropriate
                                                                                                                                                                                                               to the effects of COVID-19, including improving
       a range of advice,                                                                      money advice,                                        Enhance people’s skills and readiness
                                                                                                                                                                                                               public realm and the development of a mix of

       support & training                                                                      information &                                        for work through community investment
                                                                                                                                                                                                               business premises and homes.

       opportunities which                                                                     debt support                                   7     opportunities including the Council
                                                                                                                                                    housebuilding programme, Supporting
                                                                                                                                                                                                          18   Work with partners to support the ongoing
                                                                                                                                                                                                               recovery and regeneration of Barry, Barry
       improve people’s skills and                                                             relating to housing,                                 People Scheme and 21st Century Schools
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Waterfront and the further development of the
       readiness for work.                                                                     benefits, education                                  Programme training and work opportunities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Innovation Quarter ensuring a diversity of both
                                                                                               training and employment.                                                                                        business and education facilities.

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                                                                                                                                               In readiness for ALN reform, collaborate with further

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                                                                                                                                         8     education and training providers to develop and
                                                                                                                                               promote education and training opportunities for
                                                                                                                                                                                                          19   Implement a road and pavement surfacing
                                                                                                                                                                                                               programme for 2021/2022.
        Support and promote                           Work as part of the                       Support                                        young people 16-25 with additional learning needs.
        volunteering                                  Cardiff Capital                           economic                                                                                                  20   Review the Capital Programme and the use
                                                                                                                                                                                                               made of the Council’s assets to support
        and community                                 Region to progress                        growth through                                Establish a one stop shop to provide residents with money        recovery and economic growth including the
        learning                                      strategic planning and                    regeneration, improved
                                                                                                                                      9       advice, information and debt support on a
                                                                                                                                              range of issues including housing, benefits,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               development of an investment strategy for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Council.
        recognising the range of                      transport initiatives and                 infrastructure and                            employment and training.
        benefits to individuals                       promote sustainable                       support for town
        and the community.                            economic growth and                       centres, tourism                                    Work across the Council and with partners
                                                      employment.                               and industry.                                10     to support residents as changes to the
                                                                                                                                                    welfare system are rolled out.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022
                                                                                                                                     IN 2021-22

                                                                                                                                     WE WILL:
OBJECTIVE 3

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           SIX
                                                                                                                                                       Work in partnership to respond to the COVID-19       11   Deliver safe events that support the economy
                                                                                                                                                       pandemic including delivery of the Test, Trace and        of town centres, resorts and country parks by
                                                                                                                                                 1     Protect (TTP) service, supporting a programme
                                                                                                                                                       of mass vaccination and supporting our care
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 working in partnership with providers in line with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 recommendations by the Welsh Government Events
                                                                                                                                                       homes, schools and vulnerable residents.                  Taskforce.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            12   Respond to the outcome of the consultation on the
                                                                                                                                              Administer the requirements set out in the national

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AT HOME AND IN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Council’s Arts Strategy.
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                                                                                                                                              Public Health response plan for Coronavirus, including
                                                                                                                                              enforcement of the regulations in place at any particular     13   Develop the Makerspace project in Penarth and
                                                                                                                                              time, supporting partners in the management of                     identify further opportunities to expand the use of

THEIR COMMUNITY                                                                                                                               outbreaks and leading on all matters pertaining to the
                                                                                                                                              control of communicable disease.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                 local creative spaces in communities across the Vale.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Collaborate with partners to promote our schools
We are a pro-active Council that works in partnership to maximise people’s physical and mental well-being to ensure                                                                                              and libraries as community and well-being hubs
                                                                                                                                                 Develop the range of recreational and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and increase the diversity of leisure, art and cultural
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they are safe at home and in the community and are able to make choices that support their overall well-being. We are                            educational activities available to citizens
                                                                                                                                                 at our country parks, community green                             learning opportunities available including digital
a Council which ensures people have the necessary advice, care and support when they need it.
                                                                                                                                                 spaces, the heritage coast and schools and                           opportunities.
                                                                                                                                                 encourage people to exercise outdoors.
OUR CORPORATE PLAN COMMITMENTS:                                                                                                                                                                                                     15   Implement a sustainable

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         approach to meeting the
                                                                                                                                              Work in partnership to                                                                     needs of older people
     Encourage & support               Provide more                      Promote                          Work in                             facilitate and promote
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         in accommodation with
                                                                                                                                              inclusive opportunities for
     people of all ages                opportunities for
                                       everyday cycling
                                                                         leisure,                         partnership to
                                                                                                                                     4        play and sports development
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         care to support greater
           active
     to have
                                                                         art and
                                                                                                          provide more
                                                                                                                                              with a particular focus on                                                                 independence.

     and healthy                       and walking                                                        seamless
                                                                                                                                              tackling inequalities, working
                                       and work with our                 cultural                         health                              with groups/in areas with low
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    16   Agree a regional care home
     lifestyles to                     partners to develop               activities                       and                                 participation rates.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         contract with the Health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Board and providers to
     improve and maintain              a range of travel                 which meet a
                                                                                                          social                                                                                                                         improve outcomes for adults
     their physical                    options to                        diverse range
                                                                                                          care                                       Work in partnership with the Public                                                 who need care and support.
     and mental
     well-being.
                                       encourage people
                                       out of their cars.
                                                                         of needs.
                                                                                                          services.                  5               Services Board to implement the Move
                                                                                                                                                     More, Eat Well Plan with a focus on                                            17   Support integrated services
                                                                                                                                                     workplace settings and schools.                                                     operated jointly with the

5                                6                                7                                8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Health Board as part of the
                                                                                                                                             Implement the Community Investment Strategy to improve                                      ‘Healthier Wales’ agenda.
     Provide care                      Provide person-                  Work with our                     Undertake                          our tenants’ quality of life and well-being through the
                                                                                                          our safe-                  6
     and support to                    centred care and                 partners to ensure                                                                                                                                          18   Develop more integrated
                                                                                                                                             development of a single gateway for employability advice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         models of care that provide
     children and                      support to                       timely and
                                                                        appropriate                       guarding                           and support, the investigation of digital timebanking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         increased choice and reduce
     families in                       adults in                                                          duties
                                                                                                                                             opportunities and a review of Social Value clauses.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         dependence.
                                                                        mental health
     need which                        need.                                                              to protect
                                                                        & emotional                                                          Encourage and support sustainable changes to people’s travel                    19   Implement a regional strategy that
     reflects their
     individual strengths                                               well-being
                                                                                                          people from
                                                                                                          harm.
                                                                                                                                     7       patterns and increase safe walking, cycling and public transport
                                                                                                                                             infrastructure in existing areas and new housing developments.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  supports carers and recognises their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  contribution.
     and circumstances.                                                 suppor t.                                                                                                                           20   Seek further opportunities through the Children and
                                                                                                                                                       Deliver the nextbike programme in Penarth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Communities Grant and Housing Support Grant to

9                             10                                11                             12
                                                                                                                                                       and explore the potential for expansion

     Work in partnership                Keep people safe                Increase the                      Provide                               8      of the scheme to Sully and Barry as part
                                                                                                                                                       of promoting active travel and a review of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 target interventions for children and young people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and their families ensuring that services adapt in
     to develop                         through strong                  supply of good                    housing                                      existing Active Travel Routes.                            response to issues arising from COVID-19.

     cohesive
                                        and resilient
                                                                        quality,                          advice
                                        emergency                       accessible
                                                                                                                                                                                                            21   Work with partners to implement a new way

     communities                                                                                          and                                  Work on a more regional basis via the Regional                    of working with children and their families that
                                        planning and
                                                                        & affordable                      support                        9     Transport Authority (RTA) to further progress transport           maximises their strengths to improve outcomes and
     and promote                        regulatory                                                                                             schemes which have a regional dimension.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 enhance their well-being.
     community                          services which                  housing                           to prevent

     safety.                            protect the public,
                                                                        by working in                     home -                             Review the support given to the Greenlinks Community
                                                                                                                                                                                                            22   Increase the number of foster carers through
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 improved recruitment and retention to enhance
                                        consumers and
                                                                        partnership to
                                                                        address housing
                                                                                                          lessness.                  10      Transport service to transport passengers around
                                                                                                                                             the Vale seeking to provide a service                               placement stability for children and young people in
                                        business.                       need.                                                                which better matches customer demand.                               need of care and support.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022
IN 2021-22

WE WILL:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 SEVEN
23   Develop new models of joint working with the Health       31   Work with partners to implement the Youth Offending
                                                                                                                                    OBJECTIVE 4
     Board with a particular focus on sustainable integrated        Service Recovery Plan to enhance young people’s
     services.                                                      outcomes.

24   Support residents whose physical or mental health         32   Deliver a public awareness campaign and programme

                                                                                                                                    TO RESPECT, ENHANCE AND ENJOY
     has been negatively impacted by COVID-19.                      of inspections to ensure retailers are complying with
                                                                    the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) controls for alcohol
25   Work with schools to implement trauma-informed
                                                                    that came into force in the Spring of 2020.
     approaches to meet the social, emotional and mental

26
     health needs of pupils.

     Work with people to address issues arising from
                                                               33   Complete Holm View Phase 1 and commence
                                                                    development of over 100 new Council Homes at 5 sites            OUR ENVIRONMENT
                                                                    across the Vale of Glamorgan including Barry, Penarth
     the temporary suspension of preventative, early
                                                                    and the rural Vale.                                             We are a Council which sets ambitious standards for ourselves, partners and communities. We understand how our
     intervention and support services by safely restarting
                                                                                                                                    environment contributes to individual, community and global well-being and are committed to protecting and enhancing
     or putting in place new service models.                   34   Explore options to Identify a potential Gypsy and
                                                                    Traveller site.                                                 our environment to ensure we can all be proud of the legacy we will leave for future generations.
27   Work in partnership to protect vulnerable citizens from
     the adverse effects of rogue trading, scams, harmful      35   Implement a five-year Local Housing strategy to
                                                                                                                                    OUR CORPORATE PLAN COMMITMENTS:

                                                                                                                                                                                  2
     substances and products, slavery and exploitation.             address housing need.

                                                                                                                                    1                                                                                      3
28   Deliver the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and the         36   Increase the supply of good quality, accessible and
                                                                                                                                            Work to reduce the                             Work with and                           Protect, preserve
     Regional Safeguarding Board priorities and embed a             affordable housing by maximising opportunities
                                                                                                                                            organisation’s                                 empower community                       and where
     consistent approach to safeguarding our citizens.              through the planning system and by working in
                                                                    partnership with housing associations.                                  carbon emissions                               groups and other                        possible enhance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   our natural
29   Implement the Corporate Safeguarding Work Plan.
                                                                                                                                            to net zero before 2030                        partners to
                                                                                                                                                                                           sustain local
                                                               37   Work with partners to sustain the reduction in
30   Work with partners and the community to address                homelessness achieved during the crisis and                             and encourage others to                                                                and built
     issues of social cohesion and to implement the Vale
     of Glamorgan Community Safety Strategy and the
                                                                    implement a Housing Support Programme Strategy.                         follow our lead as part of                     facilities including                    environment
                                                                                                                                            minimising the negative                        public toilets, libraries,
     Regional Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse
     and Sexual Violence Strategy (VAWDASV).
                                                                                                                                            impact of our activities on                    parks, play areas and                   and cultural
                                                                                                                                            the environment.                               community centres.                      heritage.

                                                                                                                                    4       Work with the
                                                                                                                                            community and partners
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5      Work with the community,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 developers and others to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ensure that new
                                                                                                                                            to ensure the local                                                                  developments are
                                                                                                                                            environment                                                                          sustainable and that
                                                                                                                                            is clean, attractive                                                                 developers mitigate their
                                                                                                                                            and well managed.                                                                    impacts, integrate with local
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 communities and provide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 necessary infrastructure.

                                                                                                                                    6       Provide effective
                                                                                                                                            waste
                                                                                                                                            management
                                                                                                                                                                                  7        Minimise
                                                                                                                                                                                           pollution
                                                                                                                                                                                           recognising the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            8      Work to reduce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   the impact of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   erosion,
                                                                                                                                            services and work with                         detrimental impact                      flooding
                                                                                                                                            our residents, partners                        it may have on                          and
                                                                                                                                            and business to minimise                       the environment                         pollution on our
                                                                                                                                            waste and its impact on                        and people’s                            coastal areas and
                                                                                                                                            the environment.                               well-being.                             watercourses.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022
IN 2021-22

WE WILL:                                                                                                                                DELIVERY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             EIGHT
                                                                                                                                        AND MONITORING
              Work with our partners to take collective action     11   Work with partners to provide safe and accessible
     1        to tackle the climate emergency and implement             public spaces recognising the value placed on these
                                                                        during the COVID-19 restrictions.
              our Climate Emergency Action Plan.

                                                                                                                                        THE PLAN
                                                                   12   Implement the Biodiversity Forward Plan with a
                    Develop a more environmentally
             2
                                                                        particular emphasis on increasing staff awareness
                    sustainable fleet including the use                 about the importance of embedding biodiversity across
                    of electric and hybrid vehicles.                    the work of the Council.

         Improve existing school buildings and deliver new         13   Establish a Local Nature Partnership to work together to

 3       buildings for St Davids and Llancarfan Primary
         Schools, making them low carbon and where
                                                                        improve the local natural environment.

         possible zero carbon buildings to operate and
                                                                   14   Work with the community and our partners to deliver
                                                                        a variety of activities to improve Local Environmental
                                                                                                                                        The Annual Delivery Plan actions are reflected in the
                                                                                                                                        Council’s Service Plans showing how each Council
         create an adaptable and scalable school design                 Quality (LEQ) including litter prevention and awareness
         in partnership with the construction industry.                 raising.

                                                                   15   Deliver a range of improvements to waste management
                                                                                                                                        department will work to contribute to our Well-being
                 Deliver near zero carbon, or at a minimum
         4       A rated new Council homes and utilise                  including the creation of a Re-Use Facility, completion         Objectives. Targets are set for delivering these actions.
                 Optimised Retrofit Programmes that include             of the Resource Recovery Centre and the development
                 Modern Methods of Construction and off-site            of a Household Waste Recycling Centre in the Western
                 manufacturing to meet carbon reduction                 Vale.
                 targets for the existing Council housing stock.   16   Roll out new recycling arrangements in Penarth to
                                                                        complete the introduction of the source separated

     5
             Complete the LED Street Lighting
             Replacement programme.
                                                                        recycling system for the Vale.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The Council’s work on the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Corporate Plan is regularly monitored

                        Use the Strong Communities                                                                                                                                                                   through an assessment of progress
                        Fund to support community                                                                                                                                                                    against our actions and performance
                  6     projects with a focus on
                        recovery and resilience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     indicators to allow councillors to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     scrutinise and oversee progress.
                        within the community.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     This is reported to our Scrutiny
             Develop a “Local Pantry Scheme” to                                                                                                                                                                      Committees and Cabinet each

     7       reduce food poverty and further develop an
             Education Centre and Plastic bottle Green
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     quarter. Service Plans are also used
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to develop Team Plans and to inform
             House at the Margaret Avenue garden project.                                                                                                                                                            our staff appraisals through the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     #itsaboutme process.
                 Review and implement options for other
     8            organisations to operate facilities such
                  as sports grounds, parks, open spaces,
                                                                   17   Work with our communities to re-energise and re-
                    allotments and public conveniences.
                                                                        focus our commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle.
          Invest in education, sustainable transport and           18   Review the Enforcement Policy and priorities for
          community facilities as a result of negotiating               the Enforcement Team including Civil Parking
          Section 106 payments from developers, including               Enforcement, environmental enforcement and the use
 9        a new primary school for St. David’s CiW Primary              of a camera car.
          School in Colwinston and Ysgol Sant Baruc at
          Barry Waterfront, proposals for footway/cycleway         19   Implement a range of parking regulation orders,
          and public transport improvements in Dinas                    resident parking arrangements and revised parking
          Powys, Colwinston, Rhoose, Wick and Llantwit                  management systems in Penarth (Cosmeston),
          Major and a number of community/open space/                   Ogmore by Sea, Barry Island and Cowbridge to
          public art enhancements across the Vale.                      address road safety and environmental concerns.

                                                                   20   Implement the Shoreline Management Plan including
         Develop a Green Infrastructure Strategy which will             coastal monitoring and revise the Local Flood Risk              We publish all of the information about our Corporate Plan, Annual Delivery Plan
10       focus on promoting and developing green
          assets including the development of a tree
                                                                        Management Strategy.                                            and other performance reports on our website www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.

         strategy and a response to Ash Dieback.                                                                                        Information is also available at our offices and libraries.
ANNUAL 2021-2022 DELIVERY PLAN - Vale of Glamorgan Council
Vale of Glamorgan - Annual Delivery Plan 2021- 2022

GETTING
INVOLVED
There are lots of ways to influence decision making in the Council. You can get involved by joining
our citizens’ panel, Vale Viewpoint, and participate in consultations on our work and that of our
partners.

Our Scrutiny Committees are open to the public and provide an opportunity to become involved in
the Council’s activities. You can request a service area or matter to be considered by a Committee
by completing a form. You can also register to speak at Scrutiny Committees by following the
information on the Council’s website. More information about the Council’s Scrutiny Committees
and how you can get involved is available.

 We welcome feedback about our work and you can contact us at:
 improvements@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

 Policy & Business Transformation Service, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry. CF63 4RU.
 01446 700111
The Vale of Glamorgan Council

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