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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8th Cardiff Local Development Plan Annual Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024
The Cardiff Local Development Plan (LDP) was formally adopted by the Council on 28th January 2016. As part of the statutory development plan process the Council is required to prepare an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) and submit it to Welsh Government by the end of October each year. This report will outline the purpose, key findings and conclusions of the seventh AMR and seek its endorsement for submission to the Welsh Government by 31st October 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Atlantic Wharf Update
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024
To provide an update on the Arena development and the Development Agreement (DA). To recommend entering a JCT contact with the approved contractor of the Muti Storey Car Park. To provide an update on the Public Engagement exercise in relation to the proposal to remodel Lloyd George Avenue.
For Determination
Local Authority Social Services Annual Report 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024
...the Cabinet of Cardiff approved the Local Authority’s Social Services Annual Report for 2023/24 for consideration by the Council.
Recommendations Approved
Fairwater Community Campus (Fairwater Campus) ISG Construction Ltd Administration
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 17th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Increasing accommodation to help meet the demands of The Housing Emergency.
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 26th September, 2024 1.00 pm - September 26, 2024
...to approve the acquisition of specific properties to increase accommodation and help meet the demands of the Housing Emergency, subject to securing grant funding, confirming financial viability, and ensuring budget compliance, and to delegate authority for related matters and policy changes following a recent Homelessness Consultation.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 65
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 146