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.

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Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services Chairperson

Shortlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 12.00 pm

The Appointment Committee met on Thursday, 19 February 2026, to consider the shortlisting of candidates for the post of Director of Frontline Services. Following a review of assessment centre reports, the committee decided to put forward four candidates for formal interview.

February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Chairperson

Longlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Monday, 9th February, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee met to consider the longlisting of candidates for senior roles within the council. A decision was made to assess a candidate for the role of Assistant Director, Adult Services, despite their application being submitted after the deadline due to technical difficulties.

February 09, 2026, 10:00 am
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Committee Member

Longlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Monday, 2nd February, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee of Cardiff Council met on Monday 02 February 2026 to consider candidates for the role of Director, Strategy and Transformation. The committee reviewed applications and resolved to put six candidates forward to the next stage of the recruitment process, the Assessment Centre.

February 02, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council meeting on 29 January 2026 addressed a range of issues, including concerns about city centre safety and the misuse of fireworks, alongside updates on council services and future development plans. Key decisions included the adoption of an amended motion to address city centre safety through partnership working and evidence-based measures, and the passing of a motion calling for legislative reform regarding fireworks.

January 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services Committee Member

Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services - Monday, 26th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Appointment Committee met to consider the longlisting of candidates for the position of Director, Frontline Services. The meeting's agenda included the election of a Chair, apologies for absence, and declarations of interest, before moving to the main item of business.

January 26, 2026, 3:00 pm

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