Councillor Margaret Lewis

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.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council met on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The meeting focused on the council's financial health, internal audit progress, risk management, and treasury management strategy. Key discussions included the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts, the 2026/27 Internal Audit Plan, and the Treasury Management Strategy for the upcoming financial year.

Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee met to discuss proposals for the Ely Youth Zone, the International Sports Village, the introduction of a visitor levy, and the renewal of the Business Improvement District. Key decisions included in-principle agreement to proceed with the Ely Youth Zone, approval of a permanent car parking solution at the International Sports Village, and support for the visitor levy consultation responses.

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.

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.