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 12 of 30

Budget Monitoring Month 4

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

...the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the projected revenue financial outturn and capital spend based on the financial position at Month 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, which indicated a projected Council net overspend of £3.818 million.

For Determination

Proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof

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

... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.

For Determination

Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26

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

... the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the contents of the Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes, and recommended the report to Council for approval.

For Determination

Cardiff Council's Digital Strategy

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

...to approve the Council's proposed Digital Strategy for 2025-2030, including its governance framework for digital projects, while noting the progress made since the initial digital strategy in 2018.

For Determination

Senior Management Update

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

...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.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 42

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 146