Councillor Jon Shimmin
Email: Jon.Shimmin@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
76 meetings · Page 2 of 16
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.
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.
Remote, Appointment Committee - OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement ) and Deputy Monitoring Officer - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 9.30 am
The Appointment Committee met to discuss the appointment of a Principal Solicitor OM1 Legal Services (Property, Planning and Procurement) and Deputy Monitoring Officer. The meeting was also scheduled to cover standard agenda items such as the election of a chair and declarations of interest.
Public Protection Sub Committee - Wednesday, 8th October, 2025 10.00 am
The Public Protection Sub Committee of Cardiff Council met on Wednesday 8 October 2025, to discuss Hackney Carriage and Private Hire matters. Councillor Michael Michael, Deputy Lord Mayor, was scheduled to chair the meeting, with Councillors Jon Shimmin and Marc Palmer also in attendance.
Planning Committee - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 10.30 am
The Planning Committee of Cardiff Council met to discuss a number of planning and development issues, including a proposal to open a betting shop in Llanrumney, the building of a 30-storey residential tower in Cathays, and a footpath diversion in Capel Llanilterne. The committee approved all three proposals.
Decisions from Meetings
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Approval of the Continued Partnership Agreement for the Delivery of the Joint Equipment Service Between the Council, Cardiff University Health Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to continue the partnership arrangements for the delivery of the Joint Equipment Service between Cardiff Council, Cardiff University Health Board, and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, authority was delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, to approve the updated partnership agreement for the Joint Equipment Service and to carry out periodical reviews and approve any future operational changes to the agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Delivering a Cardiff Cycle Hire Scheme
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
... to progress a Shared Micromobility Scheme for Cardiff, the Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Transport & Environment to determine all aspects of the procurement process.
Recommendations Approved
International Sports Village
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to approve a car parking charging regime and a procurement process for an Energy Strategy at the International Sports Village, and to approve Heads of Terms for a primary sub-station.
Recommendations Approved
Children's Services: Fostering Offer and Maximising Placements through Adaptations and Extensions
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to approve a policy and grant administration process aimed at increasing stable placements for children in care by funding adaptations and extensions to the homes of existing foster, kinship, and special guardian carers, while also noting improvements to in-house foster carer recruitment and retention.
Recommendations Approved
City Hall Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to complete essential maintenance and repair works at City Hall, the Cabinet approved £6.7 million of allocated Council capital to fund phases 4-7 of the project and delegated authority for procurement and delivery to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with relevant officers.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 76
Average per Month: 3.3
Decisions Recorded: 10