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.
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Council - Thursday, 27th November, 2025 4.30 pm
The Cardiff Council met on 27 November 2025, and approved sending the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for independent examination. Councillors also agreed to launch a public consultation on introducing a visitor levy in the city.
Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm
Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the submission of the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government, proposed additions to the local heritage list, and the introduction of a visitor levy. The cabinet agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan to the Welsh Government for examination, approved a consultation on the visitor levy, and approved additions to the local heritage list. They also reviewed reports on local air quality and budget monitoring.
Local Authority Governor Panel - Monday, 17th November, 2025 2.00 pm
The Local Authority Governor Panel met to discuss local authority school governor vacancies. This included a review of existing vacancies, and future vacancies. The Panel also considered nominations to fill these positions.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Cardiff Council Annual Complaints and Compliments Report 2023 - 24
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 21, 2024
The annual complaints report for the Council provides the total number of complaints and compliments received by the Authority each financial year. This includes information on the volumes received by each service area with narrative provided on trend analysis, explaining any increase or decrease from the previous year. Improvements made by the Council as a result of customer feedback is also considered and documented. Additional information is provided on complaints that have been escalated to the Public Ombudsman for Wales including data such as the number of complaints being upheld.
For Determination
Whistle-blowing Policy (Revised)
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 21, 2024
Review and update of Whistleblowing Policy, on the recommendations of the Standards & Ethics Committee
For Determination
Heritage Assets Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 21, 2024
The report will provide an update on some of the Council’s heritage assets.
For Determination
Treasury Management Mid Year Report 2024 /25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 21, 2024
To inform members of the Council's Treasury Management activities since 1st April 2024 and the position as at 30th September 2024.
For Determination
Future of School Improvement
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 2.00 pm - November 21, 2024
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 114