Councillor Marc Palmer

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss directorate performance, treasury management, internal audit, and the National Fraud Initiative. The meeting will cover a range of topics, including updates on the Adults, Housing and Communities control environment, an Ombudsman public interest report, and a financial update with resilience issues. Also on the agenda is the Audit and Investigation Team's progress, the National Fraud Initiative, corporate risk management, and a treasury management half-year report.

Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Committee of Cardiff Council convened on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, to discuss the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy and to approve the minutes from their previous meeting. The main focus of the meeting was scheduled to be the consideration of a new Statement of Licensing Policy, with a view to launching a public consultation.

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.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council convened on 21 October 2025, to discuss the audited statement of accounts for Cardiff Council, the Cardiff Harbour Authority, the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, and the Annual Governance Statement. The committee was also scheduled to review the audit findings and opinions presented by Audit Wales.

Public Protection Sub Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Public Protection Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 8 October 2025, to discuss Hackney Carriage and Private Hire matters. Councillor Michael Michael, Deputy Lord Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillors Jon Shimmin and Marc Palmer also in attendance.