Councillor Emma Reid-Jones

Planning Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Cardiff Council Planning Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 11 December 2025 to discuss development management applications, including a proposal to change the use of the former Ibis Budget hotel on Tyndall Street and a proposal to vary conditions relating to a premises on Beulah Road in Rhiwbina. The committee will also look to approve the minutes of their previous meeting.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee are scheduled to meet to discuss the provision for children with additional learning needs[^2] (ALN) and a proposal to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof by establishing a Welsh-medium nursery unit. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Children's Services Pathway for children with ALN.

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.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss several planning applications, including the redevelopment of the former Howells department store, a stopping up order for John Street, and a new hotel on Queen Street. The committee approved the Howells development, subject to conditions and referral to CADW[^2], and also approved the stopping up orders and the Queen Street hotel.

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.