Councillor Robert Hopkins

Shortlisting, Appointment Committee - Director of Childrens Services - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.30 pm

Council - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Council is scheduled to consider two Notices of Motion, one concerning public safety and drug use in the city centre, and another addressing the misuse of fireworks. Additionally, the meeting agenda includes reports from Democratic Services and statements from Cabinet Members.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 4.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on school budgets, educational performance, investment in the education estate, and the sustainable growth of Welsh-medium secondary education. Key decisions included noting the school budget update, which indicated a projected cumulative deficit of £2.2 million by March 2026, a £6 million improvement on previous predictions, and agreeing to write to the Cabinet Member with committee observations on various agenda items.

Local Authority Governor Panel - Monday, 19th January, 2026 2.00 pm

The Local Authority Governor Panel was scheduled to discuss nominations for existing and future local authority school governor vacancies. The panel was also due to review the minutes from a previous meeting.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 4.30 pm, NEW

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the proposed extension of the age range at Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof and the provision for children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN). The meeting will also cover the minutes from the previous meeting and a review of the way forward.