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 5 of 12

Council Committee Member

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.

October 23, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the City Parking Plan, and the commencement of a phased approach to recommissioning housing-related support services. The cabinet also supported a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup and approved an inclusion strategy for Cardiff schools.

October 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.

September 25, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet approved a refreshed advertising and sponsorship policy, responded to the Panel Performance Assessment, and agreed to proceed with proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof. The cabinet also received reports on the visitor levy, the well-being report, the digital strategy, budget monitoring, the budget strategy, and the annual property plan.

September 18, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm

July 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

150 decisions · Page 1 of 30

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