Huw Thomas - Councillor for Cardiff (Splott)

Councillor Huw Thomas

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Splott Leader of the Council

Email: huw.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk

Council: Cardiff

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Cabinet Trust Committee (Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Chief Officer - Human Resources (Chair) Appointment Committee - Director of Frontline Services (Chairperson, Committee Member) Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation (Chairperson, Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm

May 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm

March 26, 2026, 4:30 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation Chairperson

Interviews, Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 10.30 am

March 25, 2026, 10:30 am
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 am

Cardiff Council's Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of significant local issues. Key discussions are expected to include the proposed renewal of the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre and Cardiff Bay, alongside plans for a new green crematorium and wake facility. The Cabinet will also consider the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-27 and a new Tenant Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030, as well as proposals for recladding works at Beech House and Sycamore House. Further topics on the agenda include the procurement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the development of the Ely Youth Zone, and the potential introduction of a visitor levy. Additionally, the Cabinet will review the draft school admission arrangements for 2027/28 and a variation to the 2026/27 arrangements for St Mellons Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled Primary School. The meeting will also address the delivery of the Path to 70% plan to improve recycling performance, including changes to absorbent hygiene product collections and the introduction of a soft plastic collection service. Finally, an update on the International Sports Village project and the proposed Core Office strategy will be presented.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

155 decisions · Page 14 of 31

Budget Monitoring Month 4

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the projected revenue financial outturn and capital spend based on the financial position at Month 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, which indicated a projected Council net overspend of £3.818 million.

For Determination

Proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.

For Determination

Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

... the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the contents of the Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes, and recommended the report to Council for approval.

For Determination

Cardiff Council's Digital Strategy

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve the Council's proposed Digital Strategy for 2025-2030, including its governance framework for digital projects, while noting the progress made since the initial digital strategy in 2018.

For Determination

Senior Management Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025

...to approve a new Tier 1 and Tier 2 Senior Management Team structure, refer related employment matters to the Employment Conditions Committee, seek approval from Full Council to proceed with recruitment for the Director of Children's Services, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive to implement the new structure, subject to Full Council approval.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 155