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.
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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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Hubs & Library Strategy 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Cardiff’s Hubs and Libraries Strategy concluded at the end of 2023/24. A new strategy is now required to meet Authority obligations in relation to the Welsh Public Library Standards.
For Determination
Pay Policy Statement 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The Council has a statutory requirement under the Localism Act 2011 to prepare a pay policy statement on an annual basis. The first statement was in place by 31st March 2012 and they have been produced annually since. Agreement (and subsequent publication) of this 2025/26 annual Pay Policy Statement will ensure continued compliance with this legislation.
For Determination
Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
The report will seek agreement to extend the expiry date of the Passenger Transport Dynamic Procurement System (DPS) from 31st August 2025 to 31st March 2028, and to increase the delegation of spend authority. This revised amount will cover the value of contracts allocated via the DPS until their expiry as at 31st August 2032. The extension of the Framework will enable new suppliers to enroll on the existing DPS Framework to deliver savings.
For Determination
To receive the Inquiry report of the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee entitled "Filming in Cardiff"
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Cardiff Council Living Well with a Learning Disability Strategy for Adults 2024-2029
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 20th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 20, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 114