Chris Weaver - Councillor for Cardiff (Cathays)

Councillor Chris Weaver

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Cathays Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance

Email: Christopher.Weaver@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation), OM2 Pensions Committee (Chair) Prosiect Gwyrdd Joint Committee (Deputy Chair) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation) OM2 (Chairperson, Committee Member) Employment Conditions Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee Appointment Committee - Chief Officer - Human Resources (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor OM1 (Chairperson)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

68 meetings · Page 1 of 14

Pensions Committee Chair

Remote Teams, Pensions Committee - Monday, 9th February, 2026 5.00 pm

February 09, 2026, 5:00 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
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
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to discuss the upcoming budget and a significant UK Government regeneration initiative. The meeting confirmed the council's ability to balance its 2026-27 budget without frontline service cuts, thanks to improved funding from the Welsh Government and identified internal efficiencies. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with a bid for the Pride in Place programme, which aims to invest £20 million over ten years into one of Cardiff's most deprived areas.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues including a road user payment scheme, the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy, and council housing rent. Also on the agenda are plans for Cardiff Riding School, proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof, and provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. The Cabinet will also consider the council tax base for 2026/2027, the corporate risk register, a mid-year assessment of performance, a draft regeneration strategy, and proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme.

December 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 28 of 30

8th Cardiff Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024

The Cardiff Local Development Plan (LDP) was formally adopted by the Council on 28th January 2016. As part of the statutory development plan process the Council is required to prepare an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) and submit it to Welsh Government by the end of October each year. This report will outline the purpose, key findings and conclusions of the seventh AMR and seek its endorsement for submission to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2024.  

Recommendations Approved

Atlantic Wharf Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024

To provide an update on the Arena development and the Development Agreement (DA).   To recommend entering a JCT contact with the approved contractor of the Muti Storey Car Park.   To provide an update on the Public Engagement exercise in relation to the proposal to remodel Lloyd George Avenue.  

For Determination

Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2023/24

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024

...the Cabinet of Cardiff approved the Local Authority’s Social Services Annual Report for 2023/24 for consideration by the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Settlement of Landfill Tax Dispute

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 1.00 pm - September 26, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 68

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 146