Vale of Glamorgan Council has published its annual self-assessment for 2025.
The report highlights £55 million of Government funding secured for projects, including £20 million a year of regeneration cash for Barry over the next decade and £14 million through the Shared Prosperity Fund.
£19.5 million was also secured to regnerate Barry's waterfront - a scheme which is set to go ahead despite the withdrawal of one of its key backers, ABP (Associated British Ports) in May.
Elsewhere, 180 new rental homes were delivered as part of the council's housebuilding programme, while there was a sharp fall in homeless households in temporary accommodation, down to 180 from 767 last year.
The report said no families with children were housed in local bed and breakfast accommodation.
Visits to the council's leisure centres rose to over 856,000 following major upgrades, while the ongoing drive to become net zero by 2030 saw energy efficiency in council buildings increase by 10.6%, exceeding an annual target of 3%.
71.73% of domestic waste was recycled, up slightly from 2023-24 and above the national statutory target.
There was a fall in the number of Year 13 pupils who are not in education, employment and training, while the council's youth and education services received postive reports from Estyn inspectors.
Council leader Lis Burnett said: "This year’s self-assessment report reflects not only the progress we have made, but the ambition that continues to drive our work across the Vale."
“From launching our new Vale 2030 corporate plan to securing over £55 million of external investment, we have remained focused on delivering long-term improvements shaped by our residents and partners."
"We have made significant strides in the areas that matter most. From building more council homes and reducing the need for temporary accommodation, to strengthening education, supporting vulnerable residents, and expanding access to leisure and active living."
"Our progress in decarbonisation and achieving the national recycling target shows our continued determination to protect our environment for future generations."
"While we are proud of what has been achieved, we know there is more to do. This report underscores our commitment to transparency, to listening, and to delivering practical, sustainable outcomes for communities right across the Vale. We will continue to build on this momentum as we move into 2026."
As with other local authorities, Vale of Glamorgan Council is required to publish a statutory self-assessment report on how its performed against its objectives in the past 12 months.
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