Councillor Bablin Molik

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.

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.

Council - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council meeting on 23 October 2025 addressed a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2024/2025, and the 9th Cardiff Local Development Plan Annual Report. Councillors also discussed the Statement of Accounts 2024/2025, and the Standards and Ethics Annual Report. A key debate emerged around a proposed surcharge for oversized vehicles, framed as an environmental measure but criticised as a regressive tax.

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 13 October 2025 to review the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2024/25, discuss the Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan, and review the Council House Repairs Policy. Key decisions included the consideration of the annual social services report, the approval of a phased plan to recommission housing-related support services, and an update on the ongoing improvements to the Responsive Repairs Unit.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.