Councillor Sarah Merry
Email: Sarah.Merry@cardiff.gov.uk
Council: Cardiff
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
65 meetings · Page 1 of 13
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.
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 26th January, 2026 3.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to discuss the Q3 progress update for the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026. The meeting agenda also included updates on social value for children looked after and the evaluation of the Virtual School Model. Additionally, the committee was set to review progress on Priority 5, focusing on involving and celebrating children and young people, with specific agenda items on independent advocacy and ensuring children's voices are heard.
Cabinet - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting on Thursday 22 January 2026 saw decisions made regarding the purchase of land for new council housing, the expansion of Welsh-medium secondary education, and the adoption of a charter to protect migrant care workers. The council also approved plans for a new collaborative framework for the maintenance of non-domestic properties and noted reports on education investment and performance.
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.
Cabinet - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's Cabinet met on Thursday, 8 January 2026, to discuss the upcoming budget and a significant UK Government regeneration initiative. The meeting confirmed the council's ability to balance its 2026-27 budget without frontline service cuts, thanks to improved funding from the Welsh Government and identified internal efficiencies. The Cabinet also agreed to proceed with a bid for the Pride in Place
programme, which aims to invest £20 million over ten years into one of Cardiff's most deprived areas.
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget Monitoring Month 4
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the projected revenue financial outturn and capital spend based on the financial position at Month 4 of the 2025/26 financial year, which indicated a projected Council net overspend of £3.818 million.
For Determination
Proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.
For Determination
Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the contents of the Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes, and recommended the report to Council for approval.
For Determination
Cardiff Council's Digital Strategy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve the Council's proposed Digital Strategy for 2025-2030, including its governance framework for digital projects, while noting the progress made since the initial digital strategy in 2018.
For Determination
Senior Management Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to approve a new Tier 1 and Tier 2 Senior Management Team structure, refer related employment matters to the Employment Conditions Committee, seek approval from Full Council to proceed with recruitment for the Director of Children's Services, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive to implement the new structure, subject to Full Council approval.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 146