Councillor Sarah Merry

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 meeting scheduled for 26 January 2026 was set to review progress made in the third quarter of the financial year, with a particular focus on the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026. Key discussions were expected to cover updates on the Virtual School Model evaluation, social value initiatives for children looked after, and progress on Priority 5: Involving and Celebrating our Children and Young People.

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.