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Summary when the minutes are published, usually a few weeks after the meeting.
The Committee reviewed the annual report and business plan of Shared Regulatory Services, which covers Cardiff, Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan. It also received an update on the Cardiff Coastal Risk Management Programme, which is behind schedule and has a higher forecast cost, and agreed the Committee's work programme for 2026/27. The Committee agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with its observations on the shared service and the coastal scheme.
The Committee scrutinised the Cardiff Road User Payment Scheme business case, which proposes a Workplace Parking Levy, and the Cabinet portfolio for waste, street scene and environmental services. For both, it agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with the Committee's observations and recommendations. It also approved the Scrutiny Annual Report 2025/26, subject to any necessary amendments, and noted the work programme and correspondence reports.
The Committee scrutinised the draft report to Cabinet on Phase 1a of the Cardiff to Newport Sustainable Transport Corridor, including Kingsway public realm improvements. Cabinet is due to consider the report on 18 June 2026. Members asked about the effects on pedestrians, congestion, accessibility and timing. The Committee agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations.
The Environmental Scrutiny Committee reviewed the Cardiff Transport White Paper five years on, and received a briefing on the new Frontline Services directorate. On both items it agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations and recommendations. It also noted a report on the Scrutiny Annual Report.
Cancelled
The committee carried out pre-decision scrutiny, which means reviewing items before the Cabinet decides, on four items about waste, a crematorium, active travel and Crossrail. The main issue was how Cardiff can meet the Welsh Government's 70% recycling target, which the council is likely to miss. The committee agreed that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Members with its comments on each item.
The Environmental Scrutiny Committee reviewed the One Planet Cardiff annual review and the draft Corporate Plan 2026-2029 with the 2026/27 budget proposals. Pre-decision scrutiny means the committee examines proposals before Cabinet makes the final decision. The committee agreed to write to the relevant Cabinet Members with its comments.
Summary when the minutes are published, usually a few weeks after the meeting.
On 11 December 2025 the Environmental Scrutiny Committee reviewed Cardiff's recycling performance and its work towards the Welsh Government's 70% recycling target, and received an update on proposals for a Road User Payment Scheme. On both items the committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the relevant Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations. No decision on the road scheme was recorded, as the Cabinet report says further work is needed first.
The committee considered the proposed Local Heritage List, which focuses on locally significant pubs, hotels and clubs, and the 2025 Air Quality Monitoring report covering 2024. On both items, members agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with their comments.
The Committee reviewed two reports before they go to Cabinet on 16 October 2025: the City Parking Plan, which would introduce managed parking zones over 10 years, and the Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report. The Committee agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its comments on both.
The Committee considered water quality in Cardiff Bay, the draft Advertising and Sponsorship Policy before it goes to Cabinet, and an update on the City Parking Plan consultation. On each of the three items it resolved that the Chairperson should write to the Cabinet Member with its comments. It also approved its Work Programme for 2025/26.
The Committee scrutinised the proposed Cardiff Cycle Hire Scheme before Cabinet considers it on 10 July. Members questioned officers on geofencing, user registration, costs and the contract, and the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member with the Committee's comments. The Committee also approved the draft Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25.
The Committee met on 12 June 2025 to consider two policy briefings: the Cardiff CrossRail Phase 1A Transport and Works Act Order and a secure cycle parking scheme. The minute records no decision on the rail order itself. On both briefings the Committee agreed that its Chairperson will send its comments to the Cabinet Member, and it agreed to hold a workshop to set its 2025/26 work programme.
It examined the draft Local Flood Risk Strategy 2025 before Cabinet decides on it later this month, and it received a briefing on the Bus Services (Wales) Bill. On both items, the Committee agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its comments and observations.
At its meeting on 10 April 2025, the Committee questioned officers on the Active Travel Programme and on performance indicators for Planning, Transport and Environment. It agreed that the Chair should write to the Cabinet Member on both items, and agreed to note draft pages of the Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25, with suggested changes. The Committee also agreed to ask for a fuller outline of the active travel programme.
Cancelled
The Committee scrutinised the draft 2025-26 budget and Corporate Plan for services within its remit, and a report on One Planet Cardiff, the council's programme to cut carbon emissions. Scrutiny means members examine proposals before the Cabinet decides on them.
Members agreed that the Chair would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's observations. Members also noted the committee's correspondence and work programme.
Cancelled
The Committee reviewed two items ahead of Cabinet decisions on 17 October 2024: the Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Road Map. Members raised questions on housing, jobs, traffic, parking and charging points. For both items, the Committee agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with the Committee's observations and recommendations.
This was a pre-decision item, so the committee examined it before the Cabinet makes a decision. The committee agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations. The committee also received the Scrutiny Annual Report 2023/24 and asked for no changes to it.
On both items the Committee resolved only that the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member with its comments, and no other decision is recorded.
Members asked questions about public transport capacity, park and ride, parking and protests. The Committee agreed that the Chairperson should write to the Cabinet Member on its behalf with any comments, observations and recommendations.
The meeting also noted an update on the Shared Regulatory Services and a draft annual scrutiny report. The only decision recorded is that the Chairperson will write to Race to Cardiff with the Committee's comments.
Scrutiny means councillors questioning the Council's plans. For each item the committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's comments. The minutes record no other decisions.
The Committee scrutinised the draft 2024/25 budget and draft Corporate Plan for the services within its remit, in four sessions covering finance, waste and recycling, climate change, and transport and planning. The minute records no votes. At the end of each session the Committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the relevant Cabinet Member with its comments, and the Cabinet will consider those comments before it finalises the budget.
The Committee considered three items: a confidential briefing from Transport for Wales on the Cardiff Bus Interchange project, the proposed City Parking Plan, and progress on the Recycling Strategy for Cardiff. For each, the minutes record only that the Chairperson will write to the relevant body or Cabinet Member with the Committee's comments; no vote on the plan or strategy is recorded. The parking plan was due to go to Cabinet on 18 January 2024.
On 7 December 2023 the Committee heard a briefing from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) on how changes to roads and pavements affect visually impaired people, including concerns about temporary bus stop borders. It also scrutinised the Council's Local Air Quality Annual Progress Report before it goes to Cabinet, questioning officers and the Cabinet Member for Climate Change. For both items the minute records only one decision: the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with the Committee's comments.