Councillor Leonora Thomson
Email: Leonora.Thomson@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government, proposed additions to the local heritage list, and the introduction of a visitor levy. The cabinet agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for examination, approved a consultation on the visitor levy, and approved additions to the local heritage list. They also reviewed reports on local air quality and budget monitoring.
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the City Parking Plan, and the commencement of a phased approach to recommissioning housing-related support services. The cabinet also supported a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup and approved an inclusion strategy for Cardiff schools.
Decisions from Meetings
114 decisions · Page 8 of 23
Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy (2025-2030) Consultation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved a public consultation to gather feedback on the draft Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030, which aims to increase awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals in Cardiff.
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
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
Older Persons Service and Policy Review and Update on Commissioning of Care Home Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 114