Cardiff Council's Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 18 June 2026, with a key focus on the city's transport infrastructure and financial performance. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report for 2025-2026, a discussion on the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor Phase 1a, and an examination of the Budget Monitoring Outturn for the 2025/26 financial year.

Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor – Phase 1a (Including Kingsway Public Realm Improvements)

A substantial portion of the meeting is dedicated to the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor, specifically Phase 1a, which encompasses the Kingsway Public Realm Improvements. Councillor Dan De'Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport, is associated with this item. The report pack indicates that the Cabinet will be asked to consider a competitive tender process for this phase of the project. This includes the procurement of works via the South East Wales Highway Framework (Lot 9) and the approval of evaluation criteria, with a weighting of 60% for cost, 30% for quality, and 10% for social value. Authority is also sought to delegate the contract award to the Assistant Director of Planning and Transport, in consultation with relevant Cabinet members and officers.

The report highlights the transformative nature of this scheme, aiming to create new public spaces, improve pedestrian access, and enhance sustainable travel options. Key features of the proposed Kingsway Public Realm Improvements include the creation of a new public square, the removal of the Kingsway subway, and the introduction of street-level crossings to improve safety and connectivity between the city centre and the civic centre. The scheme is presented as aligning with national and local transport strategies, including the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, Llwybr Newydd Wales Transport Strategy, and Cardiff's Transport White Paper. Extensive public engagement has been undertaken, with feedback informing design refinements. The report details the phased approach to the wider corridor, with Phase 1a focusing on the city centre area. Financial implications are outlined, with funding expected from the Regional Transport Fund (RTF), Burns Grant, Cardiff Capital Programme, and potential Section 106 contributions.

Budget Monitoring Outturn 2025/26

Councillor Leonora Thomson, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality (Cabinet Member Job Share), is linked to the Budget Monitoring Outturn report for 2025/26. This report will provide Cabinet with details of the Council's financial performance for the year, comparing it against the budget approved in March 2025. The documents indicate that the overall revenue position is projected to be balanced, a significant improvement from the £0.217 million overspend reported at Month 9. This balanced position is attributed to various factors, including underspends in Capital Financing and Council Tax collection, which offset directorate overspends. The report details significant variances within directorates, such as Economic Development, Children's Services, and Planning, Transport & Environment, alongside underspends in Adult Services and Housing & Communities. The performance against budgeted savings targets is also to be presented, noting a shortfall in both efficiency and service change proposals. The report will also summarise the outturn position for the Capital Programme, detailing expenditure and funding sources for both the General Fund and Public Housing.

Welsh Language Standards Annual Report 2025-26

Councillor Chris Weaver, Leader, is associated with the Welsh Language Standards Annual Report for 2025-26. This report is expected to detail the Council's compliance with the Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011. It will cover the content of the revised Bilingual Cardiff Bilingual Council policy and revised Guidance on Dealing with Welsh Language Telephone Calls. The report highlights the continued growth in Welsh speakers in Cardiff, with the latest Annual Population Survey indicating 96,800 Welsh speakers, representing 26.4% of the city's population. The report will outline achievements in promoting the Welsh language, including employee Welsh language skills, participation in Welsh language training, and the translation of a record number of words. It will also address complaints received and statutory investigations from the Welsh Language Commissioner.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2:00 PM on Thursday, 18 June 2026, in CR 4, County Hall.