Councillor Kate Carr

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss directorate performance, treasury management, internal audit, and the National Fraud Initiative. The meeting will cover a range of topics, including updates on the Adults, Housing and Communities control environment, an Ombudsman public interest report, and a financial update with resilience issues. Also on the agenda is the Audit and Investigation Team's progress, the National Fraud Initiative, corporate risk management, and a treasury management half-year report.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the adoption of a local heritage list and to review the annual air quality monitoring report. The committee agreed to send their comments and observations on both items to Councillor Dan De'Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport.

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.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council convened on 21 October 2025, to discuss the audited statement of accounts for Cardiff Council, the Cardiff Harbour Authority, the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, and the Annual Governance Statement. The committee was also scheduled to review the audit findings and opinions presented by Audit Wales.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council's Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the City Parking Plan and the 9th Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). Councillors discussed the details of the parking plan, including concerns about the implementation timeline, surcharges for certain vehicles, and the impact on commuters and residents. The committee also reviewed the AMR, noting progress in job creation and housing completion, while raising questions about affordable housing, greenfield site development, and accommodations for Gypsy and Traveller communities.