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.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday 9 March 2026 7.15 pm
The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss Merton's regeneration projects, the council's response to the housing crisis through the reopening of its Housing Revenue Account, and performance monitoring reports. The panel was also set to review progress on various council initiatives and consider the forward work programme.
Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm
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Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to review updates on fraud, internal audit progress, and the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25. The committee also discussed the council's plan for internal audits in the upcoming year and the use of contingent workers.
Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally designated a new Monitoring Officer and noted changes to committee memberships.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 5 of 9
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the proposed Council Tax Base for 2025/26 and refer the draft savings proposals and Equalities Impact Assessments for 2025/26 to 2028/29 to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Morden Town Centre Community Engagement and Placemaking
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to note the consultation and engagement work undertaken for Morden Town Centre placemaking and agree to develop thematic projects for delivery using existing Community Infrastructure Levy allocations, in consultation with cabinet members.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Period 7
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to note the financial reporting data for period 7, approve proposed adjustments to the program outlined in the appendices, and approve entering into a grant agreement with the GLA for the Homes for Londoners: Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Parks and Greenspace - Grounds Maintenance Commissioning
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to confirm the delegated authority to finalise a contract extension with idverde for Parks and Greenspace grounds maintenance until October 2026, novate the contract to the London Borough of Sutton, and plan for a future report on service delivery options.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Half Yearly Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 45