Councillor Robert Hopkins

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss additional learning needs (ALN) provision and a proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof to include nursery-age children. The committee will hear a briefing on the Children's Services pathway for children with ALN, and will also consider the outcome of the consultation on the proposed age range extension for Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof.

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, 27 November 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan for independent examination, the Treasury Management Mid-Year Report, and a proposed visitor levy. Councillors were also expected to discuss a notice of motion regarding funding from the UK and Welsh governments.

Local Authority Governor Panel - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm

The Local Authority Governor Panel met to discuss local authority school governor vacancies. This included a review of existing vacancies, and future vacancies. The Panel also considered nominations to fill these positions.

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.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, eliminate profit from care, and the Education and Lifelong Learning Inclusion Strategy. The committee agreed to send letters to Councillor Ash Lister, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Tackling Poverty and Supporting Young People, and Councillor Sarah Merry, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, outlining their views and requesting further information.