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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To receive the Inquiry report of the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee entitled "Filming in Cardiff"
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The report will seek agreement to extend the expiry date of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2028, and to increase the delegation of spend authority. This revised amount will cover the value of contracts allocated via the DPS until their expiry as at 31st August 2032. The extension of the Framework will enable new suppliers to enroll on the existing DPS Framework to deliver savings.
For Determination
Pay Policy Statement 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.
For Determination
Hubs & Library Strategy 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Cardiff’s Hubs and Libraries Strategy concluded at the end of 2023/24. A new strategy is now required to meet Authority obligations in relation to the Welsh Public Library Standards.
For Determination
HRA Business Plan
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan for 2025/26 outlines the objectives and standards for the service, detailing the strategies to achieve these goals. It also includes plans for resource and financial requirements, providing a framework for monitoring and evaluating the progress of the housing 'business'. This plan is essential for communicating the authority's intentions to its tenants, the Welsh Government, other key stakeholders, partners, and the wider community. The Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) 23 Compliance Policy aims to communicate the approach to the WHQS programme, considering local circumstances and relevant decisions. It provides context for how progress is being or has been achieved and offers assurance on the accuracy of statistical returns. Additionally, it includes a cost estimate for delivering the standard. Key areas covered in the policy include details of the database/asset management software, tenant engagement, methods for obtaining independent verification, compliance statements for new tenants, and detailed explanatory statements for elements that are not measured or are cost-prohibitive. The policy also addresses target energy pathways and aspects of redevelopment and demolition.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 146