1 Jul 2026City Hall refurbishment and decarbonisationProperty and Estates · scrutiny— City Hall’s phased refurbishment and decarbonisation programme is a major capital investment exceeding £28m, funded by Welsh Government grant and council capital. Phase 1 covers the south elevation, south wing and council chamber, with reopening programmed for May 2027. Officers said the new low-carbon electric heating system will also provide cooling, and future operational use of the building is still being reviewed.£28mSpending
“Phase 1, which involves Welsh Government grant and council capital funding, covers principally the front south elevation, south wing of the building, including the council chamber. So extensive work being undertaken on the council chamber, currently with scaffolding being erected…”
16 Jul 2026Medallion House acquisitionHousing · cabinet executive— Cabinet is asked to approve acquisition of Medallion House as a turnkey development delivering 60 affordable apartments, a community facility and commercial frontage. The scheme reduces development risk by avoiding a conventional design-and-build process, but there is still a funding gap for the community facility which officers are trying to bridge.Opportunity
16 Jul 2026Recruit Director of AdultsCorporate · cabinet executive— Cabinet agreed to commence recruitment for the Director of Adults, Housing and Communities following the retirement of the current post-holder. This is a staffing decision, not a procurement contract, but it is a material governance and service leadership action.Spending
13 Jul 2026Medallian House acquisitionHousing · scrutiny— The council is seeking in-principle approval to acquire the former Co-op site at 62-64 Crwys Road as a turnkey scheme delivering affordable housing and a community facility. The report indicates a fixed-price purchase, three-stage payments, grant dependency, and additional funding work for the community centre, with total scheme cost and risk controls set out.Spending
13 Jul 2026Repairs system tenderHousing Repairs · scrutinyTender expected 1 Jun 2026— The housing responsive repairs service is moving toward a replacement IT system to consolidate multiple current systems and improve case management. Tenders were issued in June, and full implementation is expected by December 2027, making this a live procurement opportunity in housing systems and service transformation.Spending
2 Jul 2026Wolf's Castle social housing schemeHousing · planning— The former Wolf's Castle pub site was approved for redevelopment into 24 homes: a 12-flat block, 10 houses and a smaller block of two apartments. Officers and several members supported the loss of the derelict pub as justified by the wider benefit of delivering affordable and social housing on a brownfield site, with Section 106 and conditions to secure the scheme.Spending
Over the last 12 months, the most frequently discussed commercial topics in this council's meetings have been IT & Digital (111 mentions, easing), Construction & Building Works (75 mentions, easing), Corporate & Business Support (41 mentions, easing) and Professional Services (38 mentions, easing).
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