Brenda Fraser

Cabinet noted the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel reference on public toilet provision. This decision was made on 18/09/2023.

...to launch and administer Merton's new Community Climate Action Fund alongside the existing Civic Pride Fund, including approving the associated criteria, amended assessment, prioritisation guidance, and timetable.

...to respond to the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel's reference regarding Development Control reporting recommendations.

Merton Cabinet considered the outturn position for the 2022/23 financial year. Cabinet approved slippage into 2022/23 and other adjustments, established a renewals and repairs fund of circa £80k for 10 years, and approved the appropriation of a £2.392m favourable variance to reserves.

Merton Cabinet decided on 19/06/2023 to approve entering into a Collaboration Agreement with L&Q for the development and delivery of 93 Council Homes. Cabinet approved expenditure of up to £176,500 for project activity to tender stage and delegated authority for final terms of the agreement and planning obligations to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development. Cabinet also noted the ambition for sustainable homes and the ongoing creation of a strategy for the housing delivery programme.