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.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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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Proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed -Y-Gof
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... officers be authorised to proceed to publish proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof from 4-11 to 3-11 by establishing a nursery unit as part of the school from September 2026, pending a further report on any objections received.
For Determination
Panel Performance Assessment
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...the Council approved the proposed response to the Panel Performance Assessment's recommendations regarding scrutiny activity, economic vision, and the alignment of the change program, medium-term financial plan, and workforce strategy, while delegating authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes after further committee review and submitting the report to Full Council for noting.
For Determination
Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting of 10 July 2025
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the contents of the Cardiff Council Statutory Well-being Report 25/26, delegated authority to the Chief Executive to make consequential changes, and recommended the report to Council for approval.
For Determination
Advertising & Sponsorship Policy
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to ensure ethical and transparent advertising practices, the Cabinet approved an updated Advertising and Sponsorship Policy that includes restrictions on advertising for HFSS foods, alcohol, and religion, removes the Cardiff Council logo from advertising banners, and mandates a formal policy review every three years.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 114