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 Employment Conditions Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Chief Officer - Human Resources (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor OM1 (Chairperson)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

63 meetings · Page 2 of 13

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government, proposed additions to the local heritage list, and the introduction of a visitor levy. The cabinet agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for examination, approved a consultation on the visitor levy, and approved additions to the local heritage list. They also reviewed reports on local air quality and budget monitoring.

November 20, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

October 23, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the City Parking Plan, and the commencement of a phased approach to recommissioning housing-related support services. The cabinet also supported a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup and approved an inclusion strategy for Cardiff schools.

October 16, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Remote, Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 9.30 am

The Appointment Committee met to discuss the appointment of a Principal Solicitor OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement) and Deputy Monitoring Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to cover standard agenda items such as the election of a chair and declarations of interest.

October 14, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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2025 Annual Progress Report - Local Air Quality Management

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

...to note and accept the 2024 air quality monitoring results and approve the 2025 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Welsh Government for approval and publication by December 31, 2025.

For Determination

Local List of buildings of architectural or historic interest - Post Consultation

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

...to approve additions to the Cardiff Local Heritage List and delegate authority to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the list and serve non-immediate Article 4 Directions to restrict demolition of locally listed buildings.

For Determination

Visitor Levy Consultation

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

Recommendations Approved

Cardiff Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 Submission for Independent Examination

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

...to forward the Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 and supporting documentation to the Council for final approval and subsequent submission to the Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate, and to delegate authority for dialogue with the independent Inspector to specified Council officers.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 63

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 114