Councillor Jon Shimmin
Email: Jon.Shimmin@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
90 meetings · Page 4 of 18
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.
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.
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.
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.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.30 am
The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the former Howells department store, a stopping up order for John Street, and a new hotel on Queen Street. The committee approved the Howells development, subject to conditions and referral to CADW[^2], and also approved the stopping up orders and the Queen Street hotel.
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