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It agreed that the Chairperson will write to the Cabinet Member with its observations on both items. It also agreed its work programme for 2026/27.
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
On 12 March 2026 the Environmental Scrutiny Committee examined four proposals before the Cabinet takes its decisions. They covered recycling plans to reach the Welsh Government's 70% target, a proposed green crematorium, updates to the Active Travel Network Map, and the next phase of the Cardiff Crossrail project. For each, the committee agreed that the Chair will write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's comments and observations. The minutes record no decision on the proposals themselves.
The Committee scrutinised the One Planet Cardiff annual review and its proposed Green Growth Proposition before Cabinet considers them on 26 February 2026. It also examined the draft Corporate Plan 2026-2029 and the draft 2026/27 budget proposals as they relate to its areas. On each of these it agreed that the Chairperson will write to the relevant Cabinet Member with the Committee's comments.
The Committee reviewed the council's recycling performance and its plans to meet the Welsh Government's 70% recycling target. It also heard an update on the proposed Road User Payment Scheme ahead of a Cabinet report. For both items the Committee agreed that the Chairperson would write to the Cabinet Member with its observations and recommendations. Councillor Proctor declared a personal interest in the recycling item.
The committee scrutinised two items before Cabinet decides on them: the proposed Local Heritage List of pubs, hotels and clubs, and the 2025 Local Air Quality Annual Monitoring Report covering 2024. Scrutiny means councillors examining a proposal in detail before a decision. The minutes record no decision on either item beyond agreeing that the Chairperson should write to the Cabinet Member with the committee's 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.
The Environmental Scrutiny Committee considered two items. 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
Cancelled