Councillor Emma Reid-Jones

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 December 2025, to discuss two development management applications and a list of applications determined by delegated powers. The meeting will consider a proposal to vary conditions relating to a shop/restaurant/gallery in Rhiwbina, and a change of use application for the former Ibis Budget hotel in Butetown.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss additional learning needs (ALN) provision and a proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof to include nursery-age children. The committee will hear a briefing on the Children's Services pathway for children with ALN, and will also consider the outcome of the consultation on the proposed age range extension for Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof.

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 27 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan for independent examination, the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report, and a proposed visitor levy. Councillors were also expected to discuss a notice of motion regarding funding from the UK and Welsh governments.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the former Howells department store, a stopping up order for John Street, and a new hotel on Queen Street. The committee approved the Howells development, subject to conditions and referral to CADW[^2], and also approved the stopping up orders and the Queen Street hotel.

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.