Leonora Thomson - Councillor for Cardiff (Riverside)

Councillor Leonora Thomson

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Riverside Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality (Cabinet Member Job Share)

Email: Leonora.Thomson@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Appointments Committee, Assistant Director, Adult Services (Chair, Chairperson) Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee Democratic Services Committee Democratic Services Committee Cabinet Trust Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

49 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider two Notices of Motion, one concerning public safety and drug use in the city centre, and another addressing the misuse of fireworks. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes reports from Democratic Services and statements from Cabinet Members.

January 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding the purchase of land for new council housing, the expansion of Welsh-medium secondary education, and the adoption of a charter to protect migrant care workers. The council also approved plans for a new collaborative framework for the maintenance of non-domestic properties and noted reports on education investment and performance.

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to discuss the upcoming budget and a significant UK Government regeneration initiative. The meeting confirmed the council's ability to balance its 2026-27 budget without frontline service cuts, thanks to improved funding from the Welsh Government and identified internal efficiencies. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with a bid for the Pride in Place programme, which aims to invest £20 million over ten years into one of Cardiff's most deprived areas.

January 08, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Cabinet is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 December 2025 to discuss a number of issues including a road user payment scheme, the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy, and council housing rent. Also on the agenda are plans for Cardiff Riding School, proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof, and provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs. The Cabinet will also consider the council tax base for 2026/2027, the corporate risk register, a mid-year assessment of performance, a draft regeneration strategy, and proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme.

December 18, 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

Decisions from Meetings

146 decisions · Page 5 of 30

Cardiff Riding School

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 18, 2025

...to delegate authority for the procurement process regarding Cardiff Riding School and to advertise the proposed disposal of land associated with the school, subject to market interest, with the outcomes to be reported back to the Cabinet.

Recommendations Approved

Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025 - 2030

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve the Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030 and establish a Cabinet Review Group to monitor its progress, following a public consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Regeneration Strategy 2025-2030 Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve a public consultation to inform the development of the draft Regeneration Strategy 2025-2030.

Recommendations Approved

Council Housing Rent & Service Charge Setting 2026/2027

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 18, 2025

...to approve the proposed approach for setting rents and service charges for council-owned dwellings for the 2026/27 financial year, while also noting the financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account and the support available for struggling tenants.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 49

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 146