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, 26 March 2026 - 4.30 pm

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

Appointment Committee - Director of Strategy & Transformation - Wednesday, 25 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

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Cathays High School Update

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 2.00 pm - January 23, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Rent setting 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024

Brief Summary of Issues (English & Welsh)  A Social Housing Rent Policy was introduced in 2020/2021.  This allows for a maximum rent increase of September CPI + 1%. This policy was originally for 5 years and has been extended into 2025/26   If CPI is above 3%, the Welsh Government Minister will be required to decide about any rent increase that can be applied.   When deciding on whether to apply the increase, consideration must be given to the value for money and affordability for tenants. Any possible cost efficiencies that can be made on the Housing Revenue Budget must also be considered.   The introduction of the Renting Homes Wales Act (2016) on 1st December 2022, stipulated that 2 months’ notice must be given to contract holders (tenants) before amending any rents.   The cabinet report will lay out the proposal for setting rents in considering affordability, value for money and any savings identified.    

Recommendations Approved

2024 Annual Progress Report - Local Air Quality Management

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 12, 2024

This is the annual statutory report which outlines the results of air quality monitoring undertaken on behalf of Cardiff Council by Shared Regulatory Services.  The report also provides an update on the implementation of measures as part of the city wide Air Quality Action Plan and will also provide an update to the implementation of the Clean Air Plan to demonstrate compliance on Castle Street.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 155