Jon Shimmin - Councillor for Cardiff (Penylan)

Councillor Jon Shimmin

Welsh Liberal Democrats / Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol Cymru Penylan

Email: Jon.Shimmin@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation), OM2 Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Public Protection Sub Committee (Committee Member) Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee (Committee Member) Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Licensing Sub Committee (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation) OM2 Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Public Protection Committee Cabinet (Committee Member) (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

81 meetings · Page 1 of 17

Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 10.30 am

February 12, 2026, 10:30 am
Council Committee Member

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.

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

Longlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee met to consider candidates for the role of Director of Children's Services. The meeting's agenda focused on the initial stages of the recruitment process, specifically the longlisting of candidates.

January 21, 2026, 10:00 am
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 15 January 2026, to discuss and determine a range of development management applications. The primary focus of the meeting was the proposed construction of a 3G pitch, floodlighting, and changing rooms at St Teilos High School.

January 15, 2026, 10:30 am
Committee Committee Member

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.

December 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

10 decisions · Page 2 of 2

Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy (2025-2030) Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025

...that the Cabinet approved a public consultation to gather feedback on the draft Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030, which aims to increase awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals in Cardiff.

Recommendations Approved

Land at Pengam Green - Masterplan Proposal

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025

... to approve the commission of a masterplan for the Pengam Green site and the development of proposals for a temporary Gypsy Traveller site to alleviate overcrowding.

Recommendations Approved

Socially Responsible Procurement Policy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025

...that the Cabinet of Cardiff approved the Socially Responsible Procurement Policy and delegated authority to the Corporate Director Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, to approve updates reflecting national guidance or new legislative requirements.

Recommendations Approved

Response to the Scrutiny Committee Report: Filming in Cardiff

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the response, as outlined in Appendix A, to the Economy and Culture Scrutiny Committee's report regarding filming in Cardiff, which included accepting, partially accepting, or rejecting the report's fourteen recommendations aimed at encouraging and facilitating filming in the city.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 81

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 10