Councillor Garry Hunt

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.

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Cardiff Public Services Board's annual report, an internal change programme, and the procurement of a new financial system. The committee agreed to write to the Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance, Councillor Chris Weaver, to convey their observations and recommendations.

Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am

The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss a number of planning and development issues, including a proposal to open a betting shop in Llanrumney, the building of a 30-storey residential tower in Cathays, and a footpath diversion in Capel Llanilterne. The committee approved all three proposals.

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.

Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Panel Performance Assessment, the Annual Wellbeing Report, the budget update, and the annual property plan. Councillors scrutinised the council's performance, financial strategy, and property management, and agreed to send letters to the cabinet with their observations and recommendations.