Councillor Sarah Merry

Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet convened to discuss a range of issues, including the approval of the Local Authority Social Services Annual Report, the City Parking Plan, and the commencement of a phased approach to recommissioning housing-related support services. The cabinet also supported a bid to host the 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup and approved an inclusion strategy for Cardiff schools.

Council - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 4.30 pm

The Cardiff Council met to discuss a range of issues, including the annual well-being report, senior management arrangements and budget updates. Councillors also debated a controversial motion on asylum seekers, which was ultimately defeated, and showed strong support for keeping professional rugby in Cardiff.

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 3.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet on 22 September 2025 to discuss the progress made on the Corporate Parenting Annual Plan 2025-2026, with a particular focus on providing stable homes, and supporting educational achievement, employment and training for children in care. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Welsh Government's consultation on the code of practice for looked after and accommodated children.

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm

Cardiff Council's cabinet approved a refreshed advertising and sponsorship policy, responded to the Panel Performance Assessment, and agreed to proceed with proposals to extend the age range of Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof. The cabinet also received reports on the visitor levy, the well-being report, the digital strategy, budget monitoring, the budget strategy, and the annual property plan.

Local Authority Governor Panel - Monday, 15th September, 2025 2.00 pm

The Local Authority Governor Panel met on 15 September 2025 to discuss local authority school governor vacancies. The panel approved recommendations for appointments to current vacancies, and also approved recommendations for future vacancies, with one decision deferred. The panel also agreed the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 June 2025[^2].