Councillor Lynda Thorne
Email: lynda.thorne@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm
Cabinet - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 10.00 am
Cardiff Council's Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of significant local issues. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the city's transport infrastructure, including the proposed Cardiff Active Travel Network Map and the awarding of a construction contract for Cardiff Crossrail Phase 1A. The Cabinet will also consider the Child Friendly Cardiff UNICEF Reaccreditation Assessment, school admission arrangements for the upcoming academic year, and the Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Further topics include the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, a new Tenant Engagement Strategy, the potential purchase of a block of apartments in Cathays, and proposals for a new green crematorium. Additionally, the Cabinet will review the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system replacement, the International Sports Village project, and the renewal ballot for the Business Improvement District. Finally, a consultation on a proposed Visitor Levy for Cardiff will be discussed, alongside plans for soft plastic collections and changes to absorbent hygiene product collections.
Cabinet Trust Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 11.00 am
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget 2025 / 26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 27, 2025
To recommend the Cabinet budget proposals be approved by Council together with the necessary statutory recommendations.
For Determination
Budget Monitoring - Month 9
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 10.00 am - February 27, 2025
The report will outline the overall financial monitoring position of the Council in respect of both revenue and capital accounts. This will include an analysis of key variances based on the first nine months of the financial year.
For Determination
International Sports Village Development
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
To present an update on the ISV project including progress with the planning applications, plans for car parking arrangements, and proposals for the former Toys R Us site (Retail 3). To present the outcome of market engagement for the Energy Strategy for the site and a proposed procurement route. To provide an updated on the boardwalk.
Recommendations Approved
Cardiff Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 Deposit Plan.
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
The Council commenced preparation of the RLDP in March 2021. Consultation to date has been undertaken on the Vision, Issues and Objectives for the plan, Strategic Growth and Spatial Options and the Preferred Strategy. The comments received during these consultations together with the findings of evidence base studies and assessments have been considered and have informed the preparation of the Deposit Plan or “Full” plan which is the next stage of consultation on the RLDP.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Property Strategy 2025-30
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025
The Council owns a large land and property estate for the purposes of delivering or supporting the delivery of Council objectives. The estate comprises over 300 operational properties, such as schools, venues, depots, offices and sports facilities, which are used to deliver or support the delivery of Council services. This report seeks approval for the Corproate Property Strategy 2025-30
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 155