Councillor Huw Thomas
Email: huw.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm
The City and County of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the recruitment of a new Chief Executive, the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027, and the introduction of a Visitor Levy. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of the Corporate Plan for 2026-2029 and the Budget Proposals for 2026-2027, which included a 3.9% increase in Council Tax.
Interviews, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 10.30 am
The Appointment Committee met to discuss the process for appointing a new Director of Strategy & Transformation. The committee was scheduled to interview candidates for the role and consider the implementation of the senior management structure.
Cabinet - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am
Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues including the future of the city's active travel network, major infrastructure projects like Cardiff Crossrail, and the ongoing commitment to a child-friendly city. Key decisions were made regarding the award of a construction contract for Crossrail Phase 1A, the approval of the draft active travel network map for consultation, and the reaccreditation assessment for Cardiff's status as a UNICEF Child Friendly City.
Decisions from Meetings
150 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
Fairwater Community Campus - Cease procurement of Replacement Main Contractor
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
Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting of 10 July 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
To receive the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Visitor Levy and Regulation Inquiry Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee's Inquiry Report regarding the Visitor Levy and Regulations, which focused on comprehensive impact assessments, accessible engagement and consultation, transparent communication, robust governance, evidenced additionality of spend, qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation, and scrutiny of proposals and annual reports.
Recommendations Approved
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: 59
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 150