Dan De'Ath - Councillor for Cardiff (Plasnewydd)

Councillor Dan De'Ath

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Plasnewydd Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport

Email: Daniel.DeAth@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

42 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider two Notices of Motion, one concerning public safety and drug use in the city centre, and another addressing the misuse of fireworks. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes reports from Democratic Services and statements from Cabinet Members.

January 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding the purchase of land for new council housing, the expansion of Welsh-medium secondary education, and the adoption of a charter to protect migrant care workers. The council also approved plans for a new collaborative framework for the maintenance of non-domestic properties and noted reports on education investment and performance.

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to discuss the upcoming budget and a significant UK Government regeneration initiative. The meeting confirmed the council's ability to balance its 2026-27 budget without frontline service cuts, thanks to improved funding from the Welsh Government and identified internal efficiencies. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with a bid for the Pride in Place programme, which aims to invest £20 million over ten years into one of Cardiff's most deprived areas.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues including a road user payment scheme, the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy, and council housing rent. Also on the agenda are plans for Cardiff Riding School, proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof, and provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. The Cabinet will also consider the council tax base for 2026/2027, the corporate risk register, a mid-year assessment of performance, a draft regeneration strategy, and proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme.

December 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.

November 27, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 10 of 30

Cardiff Council's role in the Connect to Work Programme

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to assume the role of Grant Recipient Body for the South East Wales region for the DWP-funded Connect to Work Programme, approve the creation of a central team to manage the program, designate the Into Work Advice Service as the Cardiff delivery arm, and delegate authority for related agreements and variations.

For Determination

Corporate Risk Register - Year End Review 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...that the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the Annual Risk Management Report for 2024/25.

For Determination

Inclusion Strategy for Cardiff

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve and adopt the Cardiff Inclusion Strategy and delegate responsibility to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, for developing and implementing operational plans to deliver the strategy's commitments.

For Determination

2035 FIFA Womens World Cup

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Fairwater Community Campus - ISG Construction Ltd Administration

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to ensure the completion of the Fairwater Community Campus, the Cabinet agreed to cease the procurement process for a replacement main contractor and continue with the existing interim contractor, Borley Engineering Services Ltd (BESL), while also approving an uplifted budget for project risk allowance.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 146