The Council of Cardiff Council is scheduled to consider its Corporate Plan for 2026-2029 and its Budget Proposals for 2026-2027 at its upcoming meeting. The meeting will also address political balance and appointments to committees.

Corporate Plan 2026-2029

A key item on the agenda is the proposed Corporate Plan for 2026-2029. This plan outlines the council's strategic direction and priorities for the coming years. The report pack includes a cover report for the Corporate Plan 2026-03-05 Corporate Plan Cover Report, along with appendices detailing the Cabinet's response to recommendations from the Performance Panel 2026-02-26 Corporate Plan Appendix Cii Cabinet Response to Performance Panel Recommendations, scrutiny letters 2026-02-26 Corporate Plan Appendix D Scrutiny Letters, and a single impact assessment 2026-02-26 Corporate Plan Appendix E Single Impact Assessment. The Performance Panel's letter and recommendations are also available 2026-02-26 Corporate Plan Appendix Ci Performance Panel Chairs Letter and Panel Recommendations. The Corporate Plan is intended to support the council's objectives, including those related to future generations.

Budget Proposals 2026-2027

The meeting will also consider the Cabinet's Budget Proposals for the financial year 2026-2027. This significant item includes a comprehensive Budget Report Budget Report 2026.27. Supporting documents include the Medium Term Financial Plan for 2027-28 to 2030-31 Annex 1 - Medium Term Financial Plan 2027.28 - 2030.31, the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and MTFP for 2026-27 Annex 2 - HRA Budget and MTFP 2026-27, and the Capital Strategy for 2026-27 Annex 3 - Capital Strategy 2026-27. Additionally, the Treasury Management Strategy for 2026-27 Annex 4 - Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27 - Draft 13-02 will be reviewed. The budget proposals also encompass Directorate Revenue Budgets Appendix 3 - Directorate Revenue Budgets, a summary of fees and charges for the General Fund Appendix 4 a - Summary of Fees and Charges - General Fund, and budget support for the Corporate Plan and Future Generations Appendix 1 - Budget Support for Corporate Plan and Future Generations. Consultation feedback Appendix 5 b Consultation and a report on the Policy, Resources and Performance (PRAP) Committee Appendix 5 b PRAP are also part of the budget documentation.

Political Balance and Appointments

The meeting is also scheduled to consider political balance and appointments to committees. This will involve a report from the Director of Governance and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer Revised Political Balance and Appointments to Committees, with Appendix A providing further details Revised Political Balance and Appointments to Committees Appendix A.

The meeting will commence with apologies for absence, followed by declarations of interest and the approval of the minutes from the meeting held on 29th January 2026 Minutes 29012026. There will also be opportunities for public questions and the receipt of petitions. The Lord Mayor will make announcements, including recognitions and awards. The meeting is scheduled to be filmed for broadcast on the Council's website.