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.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Corporate Property Strategy 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
The Council owns a large land and property estate for the purposes of delivering or supporting the delivery of Council objectives. The estate comprises over 300 operational properties, such as schools, venues, depots, offices and sports facilities, which are used to deliver or support the delivery of Council services. This report seeks approval for the Corproate Property Strategy 2025-30
Recommendations Approved
Cathays High School Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Lansdowne Primary School: Relocation and Procurement of Contractor for Construction
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
2025/2026 Budget Modelling Update and Consultation Requirements
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 9th January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Rent setting 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024
Brief Summary of Issues (English & Welsh) A Social Housing Rent Policy was introduced in 2020/2021. This allows for a maximum rent increase of September CPI + 1%. This policy was originally for 5 years and has been extended into 2025/26 If CPI is above 3%, the Welsh Government Minister will be required to decide about any rent increase that can be applied. When deciding on whether to apply the increase, consideration must be given to the value for money and affordability for tenants. Any possible cost efficiencies that can be made on the Housing Revenue Budget must also be considered. The introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act (2016) on 1st December 2022, stipulated that 2 months’ notice must be given to contract holders (tenants) before amending any rents. The cabinet report will lay out the proposal for setting rents in considering affordability, value for money and any savings identified.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 146