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: Pensions Committee (  Chair ) Cabinet Appointment Committee - Chief Officer - Human Resources Employment Conditions Committee Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer (  Chairperson ) Appointments Committee - Assistant Director, Development and Regeneration Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation), OM2 Cabinet (Trustee Maindy Park Trust) Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Prosiect Gwyrdd Joint Committee (  Deputy Chair  Cardiff) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor OM1 (  Chairperson ) Cabinet Trust Committee Council Appointments Committee - Assistant Director Planning and Transportation

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

81 meetings · Page 1 of 17

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm

May 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Appointments Committee - Assistant Director Planning and Transportation Committee Member

Appointments Committee - Assistant Director Planning and Transportation - Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointments Committee - Assistant Director Planning and Transportation was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was the appointment of a new Assistant Director for Planning and Transportation, with candidates scheduled for interview. The committee also reviewed its terms of reference.

April 28, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm

The City and County of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the recruitment of a new Chief Executive, the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027, and the introduction of a Visitor Levy. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of the Corporate Plan for 2026-2029 and the Budget Proposals for 2026-2027, which included a 3.9% increase in Council Tax.

March 26, 2026, 4:30 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Committee Member

Interviews, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 10.30 am

The Appointment Committee met to discuss the process for appointing a new Director of Strategy & Transformation. The committee was scheduled to interview candidates for the role and consider the implementation of the senior management structure.

March 25, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025 - 2030

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

The Cabinet of Cardiff Council approved the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030 and the establishment of a Cabinet Review Group to monitor its progress on 18 December 2025. The strategy aims to increase awareness and understanding of neurodivergence and make Cardiff a place where neurodivergent people are supported to live well and thrive. The approved strategy includes commitments such as establishing a Neurodivergent Friendly Forum, developing specialist supported housing, and creating a Neurodivergence in the workplace guide.

Recommendations Approved

Visitor Levy Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Cabinet of Cardiff Council decided on 20 November 2025 to approve the draft proposal for a visitor levy and to proceed to consult on that proposal. Authority was delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment & Development, to take necessary steps prior to adopting the levy, including finalising consultation arrangements. A further report will return to Cabinet and Council in March for a final decision on adopting the proposed levy.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes of the Cabinet Meetings of 18 September 20205 and 16 October 2025

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025

The Cabinet of Cardiff Council approved the updated Advertising and Sponsorship Policy. The policy bans advertising related to violence, payday loans, e-cigarettes, pornography, escort agencies, drugs, and fossil fuel vehicles. It also introduces a restricted list for HFSS foods, alcohol, and religion, and approves the removal of the Cardiff Council logo from advertising banners.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

The Cabinet of Cardiff Council decided to approve the implementation of the phased Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan. This decision was made on 16 October 2025. Authority was delegated to the Director of Adults, Housing & Communities to implement Phase 1 of the plan.

For Determination

Cardiff Council's role in the Connect to Work Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Cardiff Council's Cabinet decided on 16 October 2025 that Cardiff Council will assume the role of Grant Recipient Body for the Connect to Work Programme on behalf of the South East Wales Region. The Cabinet also approved the creation of a Grant Recipient Body Central Team and that the Into Work Advice Service will deliver the programme in Cardiff. Authority was delegated to the Assistant Director for Housing & Communities, in consultation with others, to approve entry into grant funding agreements and agreements with regional local authorities, and to authorise any formal variations or amendments to project delivery and financial profiles.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 81

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 150