Councillor Russell Goodway

Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss the upcoming budget and a new UK Government initiative. The meeting approved the launch of the 2026/27 budget consultation, which will seek public input on priorities, and agreed to submit a bid for the Pride in Place programme, focusing on the Ely and Caerau areas.

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 18 December 2025 saw a range of decisions made, including the approval to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof, the initiation of a consultation on proposed changes to the Cardiff Social Housing Allocation Scheme, and the approval of the Council Housing Rent & Service Charge Setting for 2026/2027.

Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.

Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government, proposed additions to the local heritage list, and the introduction of a visitor levy. The cabinet agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for examination, approved a consultation on the visitor levy, and approved additions to the local heritage list. They also reviewed reports on local air quality and budget monitoring.

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.