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.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 13th April, 2026 3.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee of Cardiff Council was scheduled to discuss the progress made in the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 financial year, alongside the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan for 2026-2027 and emerging areas of work. The meeting also included an update on the Corporate Parenting Communications Plan for 2026-2027 and opportunities for member visits.
Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm
The City and County of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 26 March 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the recruitment of a new Chief Executive, the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026-2027, and the introduction of a Visitor Levy. Key decisions were made regarding the approval of the Corporate Plan for 2026-2029 and the Budget Proposals for 2026-2027, which included a 3.9% increase in Council Tax.
Cabinet Trust Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 11.00 am
The Cabinet Trust Committee of Cardiff Council met on Thursday, 19 March 2026, to discuss the future of two properties held in trust: 28 The Parade and Roath Park House. Decisions were made regarding the progression of options for both sites, aiming to ensure their best use in line with charitable objectives.
Decisions from Meetings
149 decisions · Page 15 of 30
Children's Services: Fostering Offer and Maximising Placements through Adaptations and Extensions
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to approve a policy and grant administration process aimed at increasing stable placements for children in care by funding adaptations and extensions to the homes of existing foster, kinship, and special guardian carers, while also noting improvements to in-house foster carer recruitment and retention.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of the Continued Partnership Agreement for the Delivery of the Joint Equipment Service Between the Council, Cardiff University Health Board and the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to continue the partnership arrangements for the delivery of the Joint Equipment Service between Cardiff Council, Cardiff University Health Board, and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, authority was delegated to the Director, Adults, Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Public Health & Equality, to approve the updated partnership agreement for the Joint Equipment Service and to carry out periodical reviews and approve any future operational changes to the agreement.
Recommendations Approved
International Sports Village
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...to approve a car parking charging regime and a procurement process for an Energy Strategy at the International Sports Village, and to approve Heads of Terms for a primary sub-station.
Recommendations Approved
Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy (2025-2030) Consultation
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 2.00 pm - July 10, 2025
...that the Cabinet approved a public consultation to gather feedback on the draft Neurodivergent Friendly Cardiff Strategy 2025-2030, which aims to increase awareness and support for neurodivergent individuals in Cardiff.
Recommendations Approved
Older Persons Service and Policy Review and Update on Commissioning of Care Home Services
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 19th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 19, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 149 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.