Councillor Kate Carr

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council convened on 21 October 2025, to discuss the audited statement of accounts for Cardiff Council, the Cardiff Harbour Authority, the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, and the Annual Governance Statement. The committee was also scheduled to review the audit findings and opinions presented by Audit Wales.

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.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 1.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting, which included discussions on the council's performance assessment, complaints handling, financial updates, counter-fraud measures, planning service review, and risk management. The committee agreed to collaborate on a response to the Panel Performance Assessment, and showed support for the work being done to address fraud and improve the planning service.

Environmental Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Environmental Scrutiny Committee met to discuss water quality in Cardiff Bay, a new advertising and sponsorship policy, and a city parking plan. The committee also agreed to a draft work programme for 2025-26, and will write to Welsh Water to request more information on their investment plans.