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.

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Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee Committee Member

Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee - Friday, 12th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Glamorgan Archives Joint Committee were scheduled to meet on 12 December 2025 to discuss the Glamorgan Archivist's report, the proposed strategic plan, budget proposals, and proposed fees and charges. The committee was also scheduled to review the month 7 monitoring report and the medium term financial plan.

December 12, 2025
Planning Committee Committee Member

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Cardiff Council Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications: a request to allow a delicatessen in Rhiwbina to open on Sundays, and a proposal to change a former hotel in Butetown into a hostel for homeless people. The committee approved the delicatessen's Sunday opening, and approved the change of use for the former hotel.

December 11, 2025
Committee Committee Member

Remote Teams, Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Appointment Committee met to discuss the appointment of an Operational Manager for Legal Services, specifically for Property, Planning, and Procurement, who would also serve as Deputy Monitoring Officer. The committee agreed to invite candidate 81718 for an interview and to advise them of the presentation topic for the interview, allocating a maximum of 10 minutes for the presentation.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.

November 27, 2025
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Committee of Cardiff Council convened on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy and to approve the minutes from their previous meeting. The main focus of the meeting was scheduled to be the consideration of a new Statement of Licensing Policy, with a view to launching a public consultation.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

Delivering a Cardiff Cycle Hire Scheme

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

... to progress a Shared Micromobility Scheme for Cardiff, the Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to determine all aspects of the procurement process.

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

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

City Hall Update

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

...to complete essential maintenance and repair works at City Hall, the Cabinet approved £6.7 million of allocated Council capital to fund phases 4-7 of the project and delegated authority for procurement and delivery to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with relevant officers.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 81

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 10