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Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm

December 18, 2025 View on council website

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Summary

The Cardiff Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues including a road user payment scheme, the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy, and council housing rent. Also on the agenda are plans for Cardiff Riding School, proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof, and provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. The Cabinet will also consider the council tax base for 2026/2027, the corporate risk register, a mid-year assessment of performance, a draft regeneration strategy, and proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme.

Road User Payment Scheme

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss an update on the Road User Payment Scheme. Appendix A, Cardiff Congestion Management SOC FINAL, Appendix B, Cardiff Congestion Management IWAR FINAL and Appendix C, Equality Impact Assessment - RoadUserPaymentSchemev0.3 are included in the report pack.

Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025 - 2030

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025 - 2030. The report pack includes the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy, a Consultation Delivery Report, a Consultation Findings Report, and a Single Impact Assessment.

Council Housing Rent & Service Charge Setting 2026/2027

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss council housing rent and service charge setting for 2026/2027.

Draft Regeneration Strategy 2025-2030 Consultation

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Draft Regeneration Strategy 2025-2030 Consultation. Regeneration strategies are plans that local authorities put in place to attempt to revitalise areas that have experienced urban decay or economic decline1.

Cardiff Riding School

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss Cardiff Riding School. Appendix C is included in the report pack.

Proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss a proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof. Appendix 2, Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 are included in the report pack.

Provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Calculation of the Council Tax Base 2026/2027

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the calculation of the council tax base for 2026/2027. Council tax is a system of local taxation in the United Kingdom, used to fund the services provided by local authorities2. The council tax base is the total number of chargeable dwellings in a local authority area, adjusted to take account of discounts and exemptions.

Corporate Risk Register Mid-Year Review 2025/26

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Corporate Risk Register Mid-Year Review 2025/26. A corporate risk register is a document that identifies and assesses the risks that an organisation faces3. It typically includes information on the nature of the risk, the likelihood of it occurring, the potential impact, and the measures that are in place to mitigate it.

Mid-Year Assessment of Performance 2025/26

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the Mid-Year Assessment of Performance 2025/26.

Consultation on proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the consultation on proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme. Social housing is rental housing owned and managed by the state or non-profit organisations, with the purpose of providing affordable housing to low-income households4. Allocation schemes are used to determine who is eligible for social housing and how it is allocated.


  1. Regeneration strategies often involve a mix of economic, social, and environmental initiatives, such as attracting new businesses, improving housing, creating public spaces, and promoting community development. 

  2. Council tax is calculated based on the value of a property and is paid by the residents of that property. 

  3. The purpose of a risk register is to provide a framework for managing risk and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place to protect the organisation's assets and interests. 

  4. Social housing is typically subsidised by the government, which allows it to be offered at below-market rents. 

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Leonora Thomson
Councillor Leonora Thomson Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Riverside
Profile image for Councillor Lee Bridgeman
Councillor Lee Bridgeman Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Llanrumney
Profile image for Councillor Peter Bradbury
Councillor Peter Bradbury Cabinet Member for Childrens Services, Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Caerau
Profile image for Councillor Jennifer Burke
Councillor Jennifer Burke Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Parks • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Llandaff North
Profile image for Councillor Dan De'Ath
Councillor Dan De'Ath Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Plasnewydd
Profile image for Councillor Russell Goodway
Councillor Russell Goodway Cabinet Member for Investment & Development • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Ely
Profile image for Councillor Ash Lister
Councillor Ash Lister Cabinet Member for Childrens Services, Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Grangetown
Profile image for Councillor Norma Mackie
Councillor Norma Mackie Cabinet Member for Waste, Street Scene & Environmental Services • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Cathays
Profile image for Councillor Sarah Merry
Councillor Sarah Merry Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Education • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Cathays
Profile image for Councillor Julie Sangani
Councillor Julie Sangani Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Heath
Profile image for Councillor Huw Thomas
Councillor Huw Thomas Leader of the Council • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Splott
Profile image for Councillor Lynda Thorne
Councillor Lynda Thorne Cabinet Member for Housing & Communities (Cabinet Member Job Share) • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Grangetown
Profile image for Councillor Chris Weaver
Councillor Chris Weaver Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance • Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru • Cathays

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 18th-Dec-2025 14.00 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 18th-Dec-2025 14.00 Cabinet.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes November.pdf
2025-12-18 Neurodivergent Friendly.pdf
2025-12-18 Neurodivergent Friendly Appendix 1 - Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy. pdf.pdf
2025-12-18 Neurodivergent Friendly Appendix 2 - Consultation Delivery Report.pdf
2025-12-18 Neurodivergent Friendly Appendix 3 - Consultation Findings Report.pdf
2025-12-18 Neurodivergent Friendly Appendix 4- Single Impact Assessment.pdf
2025-12-18 Cardiff Riding School - App A.pdf
2025-12-18 Cardiff Riding School.pdf
2025-12-18 Cardiff Riding School - App B.pdf
2025-12-18 Cardiff Riding School - App C.pdf
2025-12-18 RUP.pdf
2025-12-18 RUP AppendixA_Cardiff Congestion Management SOC_FINAL.pdf
2025-12-18 RUP Appendix C - Equality Impact Assessment - RoadUserPaymentSchemev0.3.pdf
2025-12-18 Coed Y Gof Post.pdf
2025-12-18 RUP AppendixB_Cardiff Congestion Management IWAR_FINAL.pdf
2025-12-18 Coed Y Gof Post Appendix 2.pdf
2025-12-18 Coed Y Gof Post Appendix 3.pdf
2025-12-18 Coed Y Gof Post Appendix 4.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN.pdf
2025-12-18 Coed Y Gof Post Appendix 1.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN Appendix 1.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN Appendix 2.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN Appendix 3.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN Appendix 4.pdf
2025-12-18 - ALN Appendix 6.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base.pdf
2025-12-18 Risk Management.pdf
2025-12-18 Mid Year Assessment.pdf
2025-12-18 Risk Management App A.pdf
2025-12-18 Mid Year Assessment Appendix A Mid-Year Assessment of Performance 2025-26.pdf
2025-12-18 Mid Year Assessment Appendix C Cabinet Response to Performance Panel.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix A - Current Pressures on the Housing Revenue Account.pdf
2025-12-18 Mid Year Assessment Appendix B Performance Panel Letter.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix B - New Build Rent Proposals.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix C - Proposed Service Charges 2026-27.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix D - Single Impact Assessment.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix F - Affordable Rents Report 2026-27.pdf
2025-12-18 Rent Setting Appendix E - Rent Setting Consultation.pdf
2025-12-18 Regeneration Strategy.pdf
2025-12-18 Housing Allocation Scheme.pdf
2025-12-18 Regeneration Strategy - App 2.pdf
2025-12-18 Housing Allocation Scheme Appendix 1 - Banding Scheme.pdf
2025-12-18 Housing Allocation Scheme Appendix 2 - Single Impact Assessment.pdf
2025-12-18 Housing Allocation Scheme Appendix 3 - Draft Consultation.pdf
2025-12-18 Regeneration Strategy - App 1.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix A.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix F St Mellons.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix G Tongwynlais.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix B Lisvane.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix C Pentyrch.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix D Radyr.pdf
2025-12-18 Council Tax Base Appendix E St Fagans.pdf