Councillor Leonora Thomson

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.

Longlisting, Appointments Committee, Assistant Director, Adult Services - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 9.00 am

The Appointments Committee convened to consider candidates for the position of Assistant Director, Adult Services, and ultimately decided to advance candidates 79847, 79843, and 79818 for assessment. Councillor Leonora Thomson was elected as Chairperson for the meeting. Councillor Sue Lent declared a personal interest due to her son being a service user.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm

Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Cabinet met on Thursday 10 July 2025, and approved a public consultation for a neurodiversity strategy, a partnership agreement for a joint equipment service, a fostering support policy, a cycle hire scheme, a responsible procurement policy, and a masterplan for Pengam Green. They also discussed and agreed to recommendations regarding filming in Cardiff, updates on City Hall, and the International Sports Village.