Councillor John Lancaster

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the adoption of a local heritage list and to review the annual air quality monitoring report. The committee agreed to send their comments and observations on both items to Councillor Dan De'Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport.

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.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council's Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the City Parking Plan and the 9th Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report (AMR). Councillors discussed the details of the parking plan, including concerns about the implementation timeline, surcharges for certain vehicles, and the impact on commuters and residents. The committee also reviewed the AMR, noting progress in job creation and housing completion, while raising questions about affordable housing, greenfield site development, and accommodations for Gypsy and Traveller communities.

Democratic Services Committee - Monday, 29th September, 2025 4.00 pm

The Democratic Services Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including councillor training, ICT protocols, and the broadcasting of council meetings. The committee agreed to note the contents of a report on the 21st Century Councillor, tasking the Chair and Head of Democratic Services with incorporating feedback from the meeting to align themes from the report, and to deliver an in-person workshop facilitated by representatives from Birmingham University. The committee also agreed to delegate authority to the Head of Democratic Services, in consultation with the Chair of the Democratic Services Committee, to finalise a consultation response to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) regarding the Draft Annual Remuneration Report for 2026–27.