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: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub Committee (Committee Member) Planning Committee (Committee Member) Public Protection Committee Public Protection Sub Committee (Committee Member) Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation) OM2 Appointments Committee - Principal Solicitor (Litigation), OM2 Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services (Committee Member) Appointments Committee - Assistant Director Planning and Transportation (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

90 meetings · Page 2 of 18

Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 10.00 am

The Licensing Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday, 15 April 2026, to discuss the review of the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy. The meeting's agenda focused on considering the outcomes of a public consultation on the draft revised policy and recommending it for formal adoption.

April 15, 2026, 10:00 am
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm

The City and County of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the recruitment of a new Chief Executive, the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027, and the introduction of a Visitor Levy. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of the Corporate Plan for 2026-2029 and the Budget Proposals for 2026-2027, which included a 3.9% increase in Council Tax.

March 26, 2026, 4:30 pm
Planning Committee Committee Member

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

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met on Thursday 12 March 2026 to discuss several development management applications. Key decisions included the granting of planning permission for a significant mixed-use development at Plots 4 and 5, Central Square, Cathays, and the approval of reserved matters for the redevelopment of the Channel View Estate in Grangetown. The committee also granted permission for a variation of conditions for an extension at 64 College Road, Llandaff North.

March 12, 2026, 10:30 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
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 12 February 2026 - 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss several development applications. The committee granted planning permission for a co-living development on Penarth Road, Butetown, and for affordable housing at the former Fairwater Social & Athletic Club site in Fairwater.

February 12, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

10 decisions · Page 1 of 2

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

International Sports Village

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

...to approve a car parking charging regime and a procurement process for an Energy Strategy at the International Sports Village, and to approve Heads of Terms for a primary sub-station.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of the Continued Partnership Agreement for the Delivery of the Joint Equipment Service Between the Council, Cardiff University Health Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

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

...to continue the partnership arrangements for the delivery of the Joint Equipment Service between Cardiff Council, Cardiff University Health Board, and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, authority was delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, to approve the updated partnership agreement for the Joint Equipment Service and to carry out periodical reviews and approve any future operational changes to the agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Children's Services: Fostering Offer and Maximising Placements through Adaptations and Extensions

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

...to approve a policy and grant administration process aimed at increasing stable placements for children in care by funding adaptations and extensions to the homes of existing foster, kinship, and special guardian carers, while also noting improvements to in-house foster carer recruitment and retention.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 90

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 10