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.
74 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Annual Meeting, Council - Thursday, 21st May, 2026 4.30 pm
Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee - Monday, 13 April 2026 - 3.00 pm
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.
Decisions from Meetings
155 decisions · Page 12 of 31
Annual Complaints Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to note the contents of the Annual Complaints Report 2024/25, which details complaints and compliments received by the Cardiff Council, trend analysis, improvements made based on feedback, and escalations to the Public Ombudsman for Wales.
For Determination
Inclusion Strategy for Cardiff
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to approve and adopt the Cardiff Inclusion Strategy and delegate responsibility to the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, for developing and implementing operational plans to deliver the strategy's commitments.
For Determination
Corporate Risk Register - Year End Review 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 2.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...that the Cabinet of Cardiff noted the Annual Risk Management Report for 2024/25.
For Determination
Fairwater Community Campus - ISG Construction Ltd Administration
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
...to ensure the completion of the Fairwater Community Campus, the Cabinet agreed to cease the procurement process for a replacement main contractor and continue with the existing interim contractor, Borley Engineering Services Ltd (BESL), while also approving an uplifted budget for project risk allowance.
For Determination
Annual Property Plan 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm - September 18, 2025
... the Cabinet of Cardiff approved the 2025/26 Annual Property Plan, which outlines the property program, reports progress, and establishes targets to support the Property Strategy 2025-30.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 74
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 155