Martha Lewis

Environmental Scrutiny Committee Youth Council Representative

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 15th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss progress on the Cardiff Local Nature Partnership and the work of Shared Regulatory Services. Key decisions included noting the ongoing review of the Nature Recovery Action Plan and the Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty forward plan, and acknowledging the significant work undertaken by Shared Regulatory Services despite budget and staffing challenges.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee Youth Council Representative

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 11 December 2025 to discuss a recycling update and a road user payment scheme update. The committee will also review the minutes of the previous meeting and consider any urgent items. The meeting will conclude with a discussion of the way forward and the date of the next meeting.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee Youth Council Representative

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the adoption of a local heritage list and to review the annual air quality monitoring report. The committee agreed to send their comments and observations on both items to Councillor Dan De'Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee Youth Council Representative

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council's Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the City Parking Plan and the 9th Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). Councillors discussed the details of the parking plan, including concerns about the implementation timeline, surcharges for certain vehicles, and the impact on commuters and residents. The committee also reviewed the AMR, noting progress in job creation and housing completion, while raising questions about affordable housing, greenfield site development, and accommodations for Gypsy and Traveller communities.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee Youth Council Representative

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss water quality in Cardiff Bay, a new advertising and sponsorship policy, and a city parking plan. The committee also agreed to a draft work programme for 2025-26, and will write to Welsh Water to request more information on their investment plans.