Cllr Ash Lister
Deputy Chair, Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board
Cabinet Member for Children and Families, Cardiff Council

Councillor Ash Lister serves as the Cabinet Member for Children and Families at Cardiff Council, where he leads on key initiatives to enhance children’s services and tackle poverty. As Deputy Chair of the Cardiff and Vale Regional Partnership Board, he plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration across health, social care, and third-sector organisations to improve outcomes for children and families in the region .

A passionate advocate for children’s rights and well-being, Cllr Lister has been instrumental in developing strategies that prioritise early intervention, emotional health, and inclusive support services. Working with others in the Council leadership, he has contributed to Cardiff’s recognition as the UK’s first Child Friendly City, reflecting a commitment to ensuring that children’s voices are central to policy and service development .