Sarah Merry - Councillor for Cardiff (Cathays)

Councillor Sarah Merry

Welsh Labour / Llafur Cymru Cathays Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member for Education

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

74 meetings · Page 5 of 15

Council Committee Member

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.

September 25, 2025
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee Chair

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.

September 22, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

September 18, 2025
Local Authority Governor Panel Chair

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].

September 15, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 4.30 pm

July 17, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

155 decisions · Page 1 of 31

Corporate Plan 2026-29

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...the draft Corporate Plan 2026-29 was recommended to Council for approval, with authority delegated to the Chief Executive to make minor consequential amendments prior to its consideration and publication.

Recommmend Forward to Council

One Planet Cardiff Annual Review 2025 and Green Growth Proposition

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...noted the progress made on carbon reduction and approved a Green Growth Proposition focusing on local renewable energy generation and domestic energy retrofit, with delegated authority to proceed with procurement and due diligence for Local Climate Bonds and engagement with Welsh Government for a domestic energy retrofit pilot scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Budget Monitoring - Month 9 Report

From: Budget, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 26, 2026

...the projected revenue financial outturn and the capital spend and projected position for the financial year 2025/26 were noted.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 155