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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
108 meetings · Page 1 of 22
Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Council meeting on 16 September 2026 saw a significant decision made regarding Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), with an Article 4 Direction confirmed to make permanent the requirement for planning permission for small HMOs across 13 wards. The meeting also addressed the appointment of key chief officers and reviewed the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee's annual report.
Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Merton Council meeting on 15 July 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on a range of important issues, including the future of maternity services at St Helier Hospital, the use of glyphosate in parks, and electoral reform. A key decision was made to support the retention of maternity and women's health services at St Helier Hospital, with a commitment to rigorous scrutiny and public consultation on any proposed changes.
Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 13 July 2026, making key decisions on increasing affordable housing supply, confirming an Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation, and updating on the Crisis and Resilience Fund. The meeting also reviewed the council's financial outturn for 2025/26, discussed the budget for 2027/28 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2027-2031, and received an update on Treasury Management activities for 2025/26.
Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 22 June 2026, approving variations to contracts for CCTV and ANPR maintenance and leisure services, and awarding a new contract for agency workers.
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget 2027/28 and MTFS 2027-2031
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2027-2031 on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2027-31.
Recommendations Approved
Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026/27 update
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the proposed Crisis and Resilience Fund allocations for 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The approved allocations include continued funding for Free School Meal holiday vouchers until September 2026, grants for Wimbledon Guild, fuel vouchers, and a new discretionary crisis fund for families with children.
Recommendations Approved
Outturn Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial outturn report for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The report noted a net revenue underspend of £0.498m and approved adjustments to the capital programme, acknowledging its considerable reprofiling.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The decision was to note the update on Merton Council’s Treasury Management activity during 2025/26, outlining any variations from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
The acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing supply for residents at risk of homelessness
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the acquisition of 125 homes during 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Sustainable Development to acquire properties and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 108
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 105