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 5 of 18
Council - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 4.30 pm
The Cardiff Council meeting on 23 October 2025 addressed a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2024/2025, and the 9th Cardiff Local Development Plan Annual Report. Councillors also discussed the Statement of Accounts 2024/2025, and the Standards and Ethics Annual Report. A key debate emerged around a proposed surcharge for oversized vehicles, framed as an environmental measure but criticised as a regressive tax.
Remote, Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 9.30 am
The Appointment Committee met to discuss the appointment of a Principal Solicitor OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement) and Deputy Monitoring Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to cover standard agenda items such as the election of a chair and declarations of interest.
Public Protection Sub Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Public Protection Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 8 October 2025, to discuss Hackney Carriage and Private Hire matters. Councillor Michael Michael, Deputy Lord Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillors Jon Shimmin and Marc Palmer also in attendance.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am
The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss a number of planning and development issues, including a proposal to open a betting shop in Llanrumney, the building of a 30-storey residential tower in Cathays, and a footpath diversion in Capel Llanilterne. The committee approved all three proposals.
Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm
The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.
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