Huw Thomas - Councillor for Cardiff (Splott)

Councillor Huw Thomas

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Splott Leader of the Council

Email: huw.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Chief Officer - Human Resources (Chair) Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services (Chairperson, Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation (Chairperson, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 2 of 12

Cabinet Committee Member

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.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am
Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services Chairperson

Interviews, Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services - Friday, 13th March, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee met to discuss the process for appointing a new Director of Frontline Services. The meeting's agenda focused on interviewing candidates for this senior role.

March 13, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Budget, Council - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council meeting on 5 March 2026 saw the approval of the Corporate Plan 2026-2029 and the Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026-2027, including a 3.9% Council Tax increase. Discussions also covered various service reviews and proposals, including those related to home to school transport, adult social care, and the council's capital investment programme.

March 05, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 26 February 2026, to discuss the draft Corporate Plan for 2026-29, the annual review of the One Planet Cardiff Strategy and Green Growth Proposition, and the month nine budget monitoring report. Key decisions included recommending the Corporate Plan to the full Council for approval, approving the Green Growth Proposition, and noting the improved budget monitoring position.

February 26, 2026, 2:00 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Chairperson

Shortlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointment Committee met on 26 February 2026 to consider candidates for the role of Director, Strategy and Transformation. The committee resolved to invite two candidates, identified as 84989 and 85015, to a formal interview.

February 26, 2026, 9:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Declarations of Interest

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for Absence

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Budget Report 2026/27

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...approved the Revenue, Capital, and Housing Revenue Account budgets for 2026/27, including a 3.90% Council Tax increase, and recommended these proposals to Council for approval.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Budget Monitoring - Month 9 Report

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...the projected revenue financial outturn and the capital spend and projected position for the financial year 2025/26 were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Plan 2026-29

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...the draft Corporate Plan 2026-29 was recommended to Council for approval, with authority delegated to the Chief Executive to make minor consequential amendments prior to its consideration and publication.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 150