Ash Lister - Councillor for Cardiff (Grangetown)

Councillor Ash Lister

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Grangetown Cabinet Member for Childrens Services, Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People (Cabinet Member Job Share)

Email: Ash.Lister@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Local Authority Governor Panel (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee (Public) Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services Committee Member

Shortlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.30 pm

February 12, 2026, 2:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider two Notices of Motion, one concerning public safety and drug use in the city centre, and another addressing the misuse of fireworks. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes reports from Democratic Services and statements from Cabinet Members.

January 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to discuss the Q3 progress update for the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026. The meeting agenda also included updates on social value for children looked after and the evaluation of the Virtual School Model. Additionally, the committee was set to review progress on Priority 5, focusing on involving and celebrating children and young people, with specific agenda items on independent advocacy and ensuring children's voices are heard.

January 26, 2026, 3:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding the purchase of land for new council housing, the expansion of Welsh-medium secondary education, and the adoption of a charter to protect migrant care workers. The council also approved plans for a new collaborative framework for the maintenance of non-domestic properties and noted reports on education investment and performance.

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services Committee Member

Longlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee met to consider candidates for the role of Director of Children's Services. The meeting's agenda focused on the initial stages of the recruitment process, specifically the longlisting of candidates.

January 21, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 12 of 30

Budget Monitoring Month 4

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the projected revenue financial outturn and capital spend based on the financial position at Month 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, which indicated a projected Council net overspend of £3.818 million.

For Determination

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

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.

For Determination

Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

... the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the contents of the Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes, and recommended the report to Council for approval.

For Determination

Cardiff Council's Digital Strategy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve the Council's proposed Digital Strategy for 2025-2030, including its governance framework for digital projects, while noting the progress made since the initial digital strategy in 2018.

For Determination

Senior Management Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve a new Tier 1 and Tier 2 Senior Management Team structure, refer related employment matters to the Employment Conditions Committee, seek approval from Full Council to proceed with recruitment for the Director of Children's Services, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive to implement the new structure, subject to Full Council approval.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 146