Councillor Peter Wong

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.

Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Connect to Work programme, playground and play area management, the tennis in parks and skateboard strategy, and a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup. The committee agreed to recommend that a child-friendly impact assessment be carried out for the Connect to Work programme, and requested more information on the baseline standards of the local authorities involved in the scheme. The committee also requested a programme of works for the playground and play areas, and demographic data on the tennis in parks scheme.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss a number of planning and development issues, including a proposal to open a betting shop in Llanrumney, the building of a 30-storey residential tower in Cathays, and a footpath diversion in Capel Llanilterne. The committee approved all three proposals.

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.

Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the future of St David's Hall, filming in Cardiff, and the Shared Prosperity Fund. The committee also agreed its work programme for 2025 and 2026.