Councillor Huw Thomas
Email: huw.thomas@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm
Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Wednesday, 25 March 2026 - 10.30 am
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.
Decisions from Meetings
155 decisions · Page 21 of 31
Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The report will seek agreement to extend the expiry date of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2028, and to increase the delegation of spend authority. This revised amount will cover the value of contracts allocated via the DPS until their expiry as at 31st August 2032. The extension of the Framework will enable new suppliers to enroll on the existing DPS Framework to deliver savings.
For Determination
Pay Policy Statement 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.
For Determination
Hubs & Library Strategy 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Cardiff’s Hubs and Libraries Strategy concluded at the end of 2023/24. A new strategy is now required to meet Authority obligations in relation to the Welsh Public Library Standards.
For Determination
HRA Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan for 2025/26 outlines the objectives and standards for the service, detailing the strategies to achieve these goals. It also includes plans for resource and financial requirements, providing a framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the housing 'business'. This plan is essential for communicating the authority's intentions to its tenants, the Welsh Government, other key stakeholders, partners, and the wider community. The Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) 23 Compliance Policy aims to communicate the approach to the WHQS programme, considering local circumstances and relevant decisions. It provides context for how progress is being or has been achieved and offers assurance on the accuracy of statistical returns. Additionally, it includes a cost estimate for delivering the standard. Key areas covered in the policy include details of the database/asset management software, tenant engagement, methods for obtaining independent verification, compliance statements for new tenants, and detailed explanatory statements for elements that are not measured or are cost-prohibitive. The policy also addresses target energy pathways and aspects of redevelopment and demolition.
For Determination
Trusts - Governance
From: Cabinet Trust Committee - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 3.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 155