Councillor Daniel Waldron

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.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council's Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the City Parking Plan and the 9th Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). Councillors discussed the details of the parking plan, including concerns about the implementation timeline, surcharges for certain vehicles, and the impact on commuters and residents. The committee also reviewed the AMR, noting progress in job creation and housing completion, while raising questions about affordable housing, greenfield site development, and accommodations for Gypsy and Traveller communities.

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.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss water quality in Cardiff Bay, a new advertising and sponsorship policy, and a city parking plan. The committee also agreed to a draft work programme for 2025-26, and will write to Welsh Water to request more information on their investment plans.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm