Councillor Dilwar Ali

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.

Remote - Teams, Pensions Committee - Monday, 24th November, 2025 5.00 pm

The Cardiff Council Pensions Committee met on Monday 24 November 2025 to discuss the Wales Pension Partnership, the fund's investments, and the Pension Fund's Risk Register. The committee was also scheduled to discuss a divestment motion, the fund's annual report, and the minutes of the Local Pension Board and Investment Advisory Panel. Councillor Chris Weaver, Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation & Performance, chaired the meeting.

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.

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.