Ash Lister - Councillor for Cardiff (Grangetown)

Councillor Ash Lister

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Grangetown Cabinet Member for Childrens Services, Tackling Poverty & Supporting Young People (Cabinet Member Job Share)

Email: Ash.Lister@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee (Committee Member) Local Authority Governor Panel (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee (Public) Cabinet Trust Committee (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services (Chairperson, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

72 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm

May 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 13 April 2026 - 3.00 pm

April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26 March 2026 - 4.30 pm

March 26, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 am

Cardiff Council's Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of significant local issues. Key discussions are expected to include the proposed renewal of the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre and Cardiff Bay, alongside plans for a new green crematorium and wake facility. The Cabinet will also consider the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-27 and a new Tenant Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030, as well as proposals for recladding works at Beech House and Sycamore House. Further topics on the agenda include the procurement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the development of the Ely Youth Zone, and the potential introduction of a visitor levy. Additionally, the Cabinet will review the draft school admission arrangements for 2027/28 and a variation to the 2026/27 arrangements for St Mellons Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled Primary School. The meeting will also address the delivery of the Path to 70% plan to improve recycling performance, including changes to absorbent hygiene product collections and the introduction of a soft plastic collection service. Finally, an update on the International Sports Village project and the proposed Core Office strategy will be presented.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

155 decisions · Page 17 of 31

Proposal to Federate The Saints Federation and St Mellons Church in Wales Primary School

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025

The Saints Federation was established in February 2024 and consists of All Saints CW Primary School and St David’s CW Primary School. Collaboration arrangements between The Saints Federation and St Mellons CW Primary School were introduced in September 2024.   Since September 2024, The Executive Headteacher of The Saints Federation has worked proactively to develop the collaboration, working in partnership with the three schools, the Local Authority and the Central South Consortium.   Following the recent Estyn inspection of St Mellon’s CW Primary School the Local Authority is proposing the current collaboration arrangements be formalised by adding St Mellon’s CW Primary School to The Saints Federation.  

For Determination

Budget Monitoring - Outturn 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025

The report will outline the final outturn position of the Council in respect of both the 2024/25 revenue and capital accounts. This will include an analysis of key variances.

For Determination

Senior Management Arrangements

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Cardiff CrossRail Phase 1A Transport and Works Act (TWA) Order

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025

The CrossRail Phase 1A project will be subject to statutory legal process known as a Traffic Works Act (TWA) Order. The legislation is required to authorise schemes mainly for new railways or tramways in England and Wales.   Applications for TWA orders In Wales are made to the Welsh ministers through Planning and Environment Decision Wales (PEDW). Applications are made by (or on behalf of) the promoters of the scheme, in this instance Cardiff Council.   Cabinet Approval is required to begin the process and submit to PEDW and Welsh Ministers.  

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 72

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 155