Councillor Helen Gunter

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.

Public Protection Sub Committee - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Public Protection Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 5 November 2025, to discuss Hackney Carriage and Private Hire matters. The report pack for the meeting indicated that the public may be excluded from the meeting during discussion of this item.

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.

Licensing Sub Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 15 October 2025 to consider an application for a betting premises licence. The committee was also scheduled to discuss any urgent items.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 7th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, eliminate profit from care, and the Education and Lifelong Learning Inclusion Strategy. The committee agreed to send letters to Councillor Ash Lister, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Tackling Poverty and Supporting Young People, and Councillor Sarah Merry, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Education, outlining their views and requesting further information.