Councillor Calum Davies

Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 4.00 pm

The Democratic Services Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including councillor training, ICT protocols, and the broadcasting of council meetings. The committee agreed to note the contents of a report on the 21st Century Councillor, tasking the Chair and Head of Democratic Services with incorporating feedback from the meeting to align themes from the report, and to deliver an in-person workshop facilitated by representatives from Birmingham University. The committee also agreed to delegate authority to the Head of Democratic Services, in consultation with the Chair of the Democratic Services Committee, to finalise a consultation response to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) regarding the Draft Annual Remuneration Report for 2026–27.

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.

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 10 September 2025 to discuss the Panel Performance Assessment and Annual Wellbeing Report 2024/25, the Budget Update for 2026/27 and Month 4 Monitoring Report 2025/26, and the Annual Property Plan 2025/26. Key discussions included the findings of an independent assessment that described Cardiff Council as a good and ambitious council with sound governance, and recommendations for refining scrutiny practices, strengthening the link between economic growth and social justice, and improving workforce diversity. The committee also reviewed the Council's financial position, noting a projected budget gap of £38.4 million for 2026/27, and discussed the Annual Property Plan, which outlines targets for running cost reduction, statutory compliance, carbon reduction, capital receipts, and rental income.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm

Joint Community & Adult Services and Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 4.30 pm