Councillor Claudia Boes

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 16 March 2026 to scrutinise the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan 2026-27 and the Cardiff Council Homes Tenant Engagement Strategy 2026-2030. The committee also considered reports on LT Property Acquisition and the procurement of contractors for recladding works at Beech House and Sycamore House, as well as reviewing a Task & Finish report on access to adult social care services for older ethnic minority communities.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met on 10 March 2026 to discuss the School Admissions Policy for 2027/28 and the Child-Friendly City re-accreditation. The committee also reviewed its work programme and considered a proposal for a new task and finish activity on young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs).

Budget, Council - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council meeting on 5 March 2026 saw the approval of the Corporate Plan 2026-2029 and the Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026-2027, including a 3.9% Council Tax increase. Discussions also covered various service reviews and proposals, including those related to home to school transport, adult social care, and the council's capital investment programme.

Budget Meeting, Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 23 February 2026 to discuss the draft Corporate Plan and budgetary proposals for the upcoming financial year. Key decisions included the approval of a 3.9% council tax increase and a £12.7 million inflation commitment for children's services, offset by planned savings. The committee also reviewed proposals related to education, supporting young people, and the overall corporate overview of the council's financial plans.

Budget Meeting, Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 11.00 am

The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday 23 February 2026 focused on the draft Corporate Plan and Budget Proposals for the upcoming year. Key discussions included the council's financial settlement from the Welsh Government, proposed savings, and a moderate council tax increase. The committee also reviewed specific budget proposals and corporate plan elements relevant to adult services, housing, tackling poverty, and community hubs, with a particular emphasis on the impact of these proposals on vulnerable residents and the council's commitment to providing essential services.