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 1 of 15

Council Committee Member

Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm

May 21, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

May 14, 2026, 2:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee Chair

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 13 April 2026 - 3.00 pm

April 13, 2026, 3:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 26th March, 2026 4.30 pm

March 26, 2026, 4:30 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 10.00 am

Cardiff Council's Cabinet is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 19 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of significant local issues. Key discussions are expected to include the proposed renewal of the Business Improvement District (BID) for the city centre and Cardiff Bay, alongside plans for a new green crematorium and wake facility. The Cabinet will also consider the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan for 2026-27 and a new Tenant Engagement Strategy for 2026-2030, as well as proposals for recladding works at Beech House and Sycamore House. Further topics on the agenda include the procurement of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the development of the Ely Youth Zone, and the potential introduction of a visitor levy. Additionally, the Cabinet will review the draft school admission arrangements for 2027/28 and a variation to the 2026/27 arrangements for St Mellons Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled Primary School. The meeting will also address the delivery of the Path to 70% plan to improve recycling performance, including changes to absorbent hygiene product collections and the introduction of a soft plastic collection service. Finally, an update on the International Sports Village project and the proposed Core Office strategy will be presented.

March 19, 2026, 10:00 am

Decisions from Meetings

155 decisions · Page 10 of 31

Cardiff Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 Submission for Independent Examination

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025

...to forward the Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) 2021 to 2036 and supporting documentation to the Council for final approval and subsequent submission to the Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate, and to delegate authority for dialogue with the independent Inspector to specified Council officers.

For Determination

Visitor Levy Consultation

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 2.00 pm - November 20, 2025

Recommendations Approved

City Parking Plan - Cardiff's Parking Action Plan 2025

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve the City Parking Plan and associated parking policies, instruct statutory consultations for necessary Traffic Regulation Orders, and delegate authority for approving parking design standards, operational standard amendments, and zonal program phases.

For Determination

Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan

From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025

...to approve the phased implementation of the Housing Support Programme Commissioning Plan and delegate authority for its execution, including the tendering of housing-related support services.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 74

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 155