Councillor Ali Ahmed

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th December, 2025 4.30 pm

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 December 2025, to discuss two development management applications and a list of applications determined by delegated powers. The meeting will consider a proposal to vary conditions relating to a shop/restaurant/gallery in Rhiwbina, and a change of use application for the former Ibis Budget hotel in Butetown.

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 27 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan for independent examination, the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report, and a proposed visitor levy. Councillors were also expected to discuss a notice of motion regarding funding from the UK and Welsh governments.

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 17th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met to discuss direct payments, performance reports, winter planning for homelessness, and correspondence. The committee agreed to write to the cabinet member to convey their observations and made recommendations to improve direct payment safeguarding and to build stronger relationships between housing and faith groups.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the former Howells department store, a stopping up order for John Street, and a new hotel on Queen Street. The committee approved the Howells development, subject to conditions and referral to CADW[^2], and also approved the stopping up orders and the Queen Street hotel.