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

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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services Committee Member

Shortlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.30 pm

February 12, 2026, 2:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The council meeting scheduled for Thursday, 29 January 2026, was set to address a range of issues, including proposals for a Public Spaces Protection Order in the city centre and a review of fireworks misuse. Additionally, the agenda included the presentation of the Democratic Services Annual Report and statements from Cabinet Members.

January 29, 2026, 4:30 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to discuss the Q3 progress update for the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026. The meeting agenda also included updates on social value for children looked after and the evaluation of the Virtual School Model. Additionally, the committee was set to review progress on Priority 5, focusing on involving and celebrating children and young people, with specific agenda items on independent advocacy and ensuring children's voices are heard.

January 26, 2026, 3:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding the purchase of land for new council housing, the expansion of Welsh-medium secondary education, and the adoption of a charter to protect migrant care workers. The council also approved plans for a new collaborative framework for the maintenance of non-domestic properties and noted reports on education investment and performance.

January 22, 2026, 2:00 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services Committee Member

Longlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 10.00 am

The Appointment Committee met to consider candidates for the role of Director of Children's Services. The meeting's agenda focused on the initial stages of the recruitment process, specifically the longlisting of candidates.

January 21, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

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Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System Contract Extension

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025

The report will seek agreement to extend the expiry date of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2028, and to increase the delegation of spend authority.  This revised amount will cover the value of contracts allocated via the DPS until their expiry as at 31st August 2032.   The extension of the Framework will enable new suppliers to enroll on the existing DPS Framework to deliver savings.

For Determination

Pay Policy Statement 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025

The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.  

For Determination

Hubs & Library Strategy 2024-2029

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025

Cardiff’s Hubs and Libraries Strategy concluded at the end of 2023/24. A new strategy is now required to meet Authority obligations in relation to the Welsh Public Library Standards.

For Determination

HRA Business Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025

The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan for 2025/26 outlines the objectives and standards for the service, detailing the strategies to achieve these goals. It also includes plans for resource and financial requirements, providing a framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the housing 'business'. This plan is essential for communicating the authority's intentions to its tenants, the Welsh Government, other key stakeholders, partners, and the wider community.   The Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) 23 Compliance Policy aims to communicate the approach to the WHQS programme, considering local circumstances and relevant decisions. It provides context for how progress is being or has been achieved and offers assurance on the accuracy of statistical returns. Additionally, it includes a cost estimate for delivering the standard. Key areas covered in the policy include details of the database/asset management software, tenant engagement, methods for obtaining independent verification, compliance statements for new tenants, and detailed explanatory statements for elements that are not measured or are cost-prohibitive. The policy also addresses target energy pathways and aspects of redevelopment and demolition.  

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 146