Councillor Mary McGarry

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.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 1.00 pm

The Governance and Audit Committee of Cardiff Council met on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, to review and approve the audited statements of accounts for the council, the Cardiff Harbour Authority, and the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund for the financial year 2024/25. The committee received and discussed feedback from Audit Wales regarding these accounts, with a particular focus on the core council accounts, the harbour authority, and the pension fund.

Community & Adult Services Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 13th October, 2025 4.30 pm

The Community and Adult Services Scrutiny Committee met on Monday 13 October 2025 to review the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2024/25, discuss the Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan, and review the Council House Repairs Policy. Key decisions included the consideration of the annual social services report, the approval of a phased plan to recommission housing-related support services, and an update on the ongoing improvements to the Responsive Repairs Unit.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.

Governance and Audit Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 1.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Governance and Audit Committee meeting, which included discussions on the council's performance assessment, complaints handling, financial updates, counter-fraud measures, planning service review, and risk management. The committee agreed to collaborate on a response to the Panel Performance Assessment, and showed support for the work being done to address fraud and improve the planning service.