Councillor Bob Derbyshire

Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 4.00 pm

The Democratic Services Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including councillor training, ICT protocols, and the broadcasting of council meetings. The committee agreed to note the contents of a report on the 21st Century Councillor, tasking the Chair and Head of Democratic Services with incorporating feedback from the meeting to align themes from the report, and to deliver an in-person workshop facilitated by representatives from Birmingham University. The committee also agreed to delegate authority to the Head of Democratic Services, in consultation with the Chair of the Democratic Services Committee, to finalise a consultation response to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) regarding the Draft Annual Remuneration Report for 2026–27.

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.

Employment Conditions Committee - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 3.30 pm

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss water quality in Cardiff Bay, a new advertising and sponsorship policy, and a city parking plan. The committee also agreed to a draft work programme for 2025-26, and will write to Welsh Water to request more information on their investment plans.

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm