Billy Christie
Email: billy.christie@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm
Merton Council convened on 19 November 2025, addressing a range of community and strategic issues. Key decisions included the adoption of the Merton Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and approval of the Treasury Management Annual Report. The council also discussed community forum reports, various notices of motion, and financial monitoring.
Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Merton Council meeting of 19 November 2025 included discussion of conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond. The council was scheduled to consider and vote on resolutions for each individual, recognising their contributions to the borough.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 18 November 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 18 November 2025, according to the agenda. The panel was scheduled to discuss budget and business planning, anti-social behaviour, performance monitoring and the panel's work programme. The meeting was to be held at the Merton Civic Centre.
Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.15 pm
The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council scheduled a meeting to discuss several key items, including a review of polling places, an external audit progress report, an internal audit progress report, a fraud update, and the key strategic risks register. The committee was also expected to discuss a member induction plan for 2026 and the appointment of an independent person.
Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Governance Standards and Audit Committee met on 18 September 2025, to discuss corporate complaints, human resources, gifts and hospitality, and the nomination for Freeperson of the Borough status. The committee reviewed and noted the Council's complaints and compliments reports, covering the period of 2024-25, and also the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)^[1] annual letter. The committee also agreed to recommend the nomination of individuals for Freeperson of the Borough status to the council for approval.
Decisions from Meetings
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0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to ensure continued service provision for children and families, the Cabinet approved a contract variation and potential extensions for the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services, along with delegated authority to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Period 9
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to address a forecast net adverse variance of £9.436m, the Cabinet approved adjustments to the 2024-2027 budget, including changes to digital strategy, school capital maintenance, SEN provisions, public protection, highways, parks, housing, and regeneration projects.
Recommendations Approved
Lane Rental Scheme Consultation (All Wards)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to proceed with a consultation regarding the introduction of a lane rental scheme, and delegate authority to submit an order to the Secretary of State to bring the scheme into legal effect, subject to the consultation's outcome and approval.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
... to recommend to the Council for approval the Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29, including a maximum Council Tax increase of below 5% for 2025/26, the Capital Investment Programme, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Risk Management Strategy, and the Council’s Strategy for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts 2024/29, while also agreeing to review savings proposals and noting the provisional GLA precept figure.
Recommendations Approved
Entry into deed of adherence and collabaration agreement re Regulatory Service Partnership
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to enter into a deed of adherence and collaboration agreement regarding the Regulatory Services Partnership, while also delegating authority for further amendments and noting the recommendation to dissolve the Partnership's Joint Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 45