Claire Deguara

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.

Cardiff Council's Cabinet approved the Cardiff Inclusion Strategy on 16 October 2025. The strategy sets out a vision for a more inclusive education system and priorities for action. Responsibility for developing and implementing operational plans to deliver the strategy's commitments was delegated to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning.

Cardiff Council's Cabinet approved the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report for 2024/25 on 16 October 2025. The report details the effectiveness of social services and includes an overview of progress, challenges, and achievements. Specific actions agreed include the integration of Early Help Services into Children's Services, development of phase 2 of the Accommodation Strategy, and progress with an integrated approach to mental health and emotional well-being support for children and young people.

...the Council approved the proposed response to the Panel Performance Assessment's recommendations regarding scrutiny activity, economic vision, and the alignment of the change program, medium-term financial plan, and workforce strategy, while delegating authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes after further committee review and submitting the report to Full Council for noting.

...to approve a new Tier 1 and Tier 2 Senior Management Team structure, refer related employment matters to the Employment Conditions Committee, seek approval from Full Council to proceed with recruitment for the Director of Children's Services, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive to implement the new structure, subject to Full Council approval.