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 2 of 10
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet approved a refreshed advertising and sponsorship policy, responded to the Panel Performance Assessment, and agreed to proceed with proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof. The cabinet also received reports on the visitor levy, the well-being report, the digital strategy, budget monitoring, the budget strategy, and the annual property plan.
Interviews, Appointments Committee, Assistant Director, Adult Services - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 10.00 am
The Appointments Committee for the Assistant Director of Adult Services at Cardiff Council met on 4 September 2025 to interview a candidate for the position. Following the interview, the committee voted to appoint Louise Bassett as Assistant Director of Adult Services. The committee also confirmed that the selection process was conducted fairly and in accordance with the council's appointment processes.
Shortlisting, Appointments Committee, Assistant Director, Adult Services - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 11.30 am
The Appointments Committee for the Assistant Director of Adult Services met to consider the shortlisting of candidates for the post. Prior to this meeting, the committee had convened on 17 July 2025 to review four applications and identify candidates for assessment. At this meeting, they considered the results of the assessment centre and agreed on the candidates to be included in the final stage of the process.
Decisions from Meetings
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2025 Annual Progress Report - Local Air Quality Management
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to note and accept the 2024 air quality monitoring results and approve the 2025 Annual Progress Report for submission to the Welsh Government for approval and publication by December 31, 2025.
For Determination
Local List of buildings of architectural or historic interest - Post Consultation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to approve additions to the Cardiff Local Heritage List and delegate authority to the Head of Planning to make minor changes to the list and serve non-immediate Article 4 Directions to restrict demolition of locally listed buildings.
For Determination
Minutes of the Cabinet Meetings of 18 September 20205 and 16 October 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Visitor Levy Consultation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cardiff Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 Submission for Independent Examination
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025
...to forward the Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 and supporting documentation to the Council for final approval and subsequent submission to the Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate, and to delegate authority for dialogue with the independent Inspector to specified Council officers.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 114