Councillor Lynda Thorne
Email: lynda.thorne@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm
The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.
Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government, proposed additions to the local heritage list, and the introduction of a visitor levy. The cabinet agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for examination, approved a consultation on the visitor levy, and approved additions to the local heritage list. They also reviewed reports on local air quality and budget monitoring.
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the City Parking Plan, and the commencement of a phased approach to recommissioning housing-related support services. The cabinet also supported a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup and approved an inclusion strategy for Cardiff schools.
Decisions from Meetings
114 decisions · Page 4 of 23
9th Cardiff Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to recommend that the Council endorse the 9th Annual Monitoring Report of the Cardiff Local Development Plan for submission to the Welsh Government by October 31st, 2025.
For Determination
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Replacement Programme
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Budget Strategy 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to agree on budget principles, direct directorates to identify potential savings, delegate authority to implement savings proposals, continue updating the Medium-Term Financial Plan, propose the adoption of the Budget Timetable Framework, and agree to consult on the 2026/27 budget proposals.
For Determination
Proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.
For Determination
Budget Monitoring Month 4
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the projected revenue financial outturn and capital spend based on the financial position at Month 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, which indicated a projected Council net overspend of £3.818 million.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 114