Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025 - 2030
December 18, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Cardiff Council approved the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030 and the establishment of a Cabinet Review Group to monitor its progress on 18 December 2025. The strategy aims to increase awareness and understanding of neurodivergence and make Cardiff a place where neurodivergent people are supported to live well and thrive. The approved strategy includes commitments such as establishing a Neurodivergent Friendly Forum, developing specialist supported housing, and creating a Neurodivergence in the workplace guide.
Full council record
Purpose
Following the motion passed by
Council in September 2023 and extensive engagement a draft
Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy was considered by Cabinet
who approved a recommendation to launch a public consultation. The
consultation took place between 18th July and the
30th September.
Following a review of the
consultation feedback and resultant changes the draft strategy of a
finalised strategy will be presented to Cabinet for
consideration.
Decision
Councillor
Julie Sangani declared a personal & non-prejudicial
interest in this report as she works for Learning Disability
Wales.
Councillor
Peter Littlechild declared a personal & non-prejudicial
interest in this report as he has neurodivergent family
members.
RESOLVED: that
1.
the outcome of the consultation and engagement
exercise be noted and the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy
2025-2030 be approved.
2.
the establishment of a Cabinet Review Group to
monitor the progress of the strategy be approved.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm on December 18, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |