Councillor Jayne Cowan

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.

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.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to review the control environment of the People and Communities Directorate, receive financial updates, and discuss performance reports. Key decisions included noting the mid-year report on council complaints and the mid-year assessment of performance, alongside approving updates to the internal audit strategy and charter.

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to discuss the Q3 progress update for the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026. The meeting agenda also included updates on social value for children looked after and the evaluation of the Virtual School Model. Additionally, the committee was set to review progress on Priority 5, focusing on involving and celebrating children and young people, with specific agenda items on independent advocacy and ensuring children's voices are heard.

Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 11.15 am

The Appointment Committee is scheduled to meet to interview candidates for the position of Operational Manager Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement) and Deputy Monitoring Officer, and potentially conclude the appointment process. The meeting will also address apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and approval of the minutes from a previous meeting. Some information related to the appointment is expected to be discussed in a session excluded from the public.