Councillor Peter Littlechild

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.

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 13 October 2025 to review the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2024/25, discuss the Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan, and review the Council House Repairs Policy. Key decisions included the consideration of the annual social services report, the approval of a phased plan to recommission housing-related support services, and an update on the ongoing improvements to the Responsive Repairs Unit.

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.

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 3.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet on 22 September 2025 to discuss the progress made on the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026, with a particular focus on providing stable homes, and supporting educational achievement, employment and training for children in care. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Welsh Government's consultation on the code of practice for looked after and accommodated children.

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 15th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met to discuss adult services, the care workforce, and antisocial behaviour in Cardiff. The committee agreed to a draft work programme for 2025-26, with amendments to include further scrutiny of physical disability, learning disability, older people's services, community safety, and care home commissioning. The committee will write to Councillor Leonora Thomson, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, and Councillor Thorne, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, to convey their observations and concerns.