Caroline Cooper-Marbiah
Email: Caroline.Cooper-Marbiah@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 2 December 2025 6.00 pm
The Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations was scheduled to discuss co-production of adult social care services, Merton Talking Therapies, and the Big Conversation. The meeting was due to include interactive sessions using Slido, an online polling platform. Representatives from various ethnic minority organisations, including Mrs Nasim Shah from the Asian Diabetic Support & Awareness Group (ADSAG) and Mr Assad Nawaz from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK, were expected to attend.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm
At a recent meeting, Merton Council's cabinet addressed key issues including housing, financial monitoring, and adult learning services, and also approved an action plan responding to a planning peer challenge. The cabinet approved measures to address the housing crisis, including becoming a stock holding authority and re-opening the housing revenue account, and also approved the procurement approach for a new contract for the Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service. Additionally, the cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, and approved the proposed actions in the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Financial Monitoring Report Period 4
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
To review the financial position of the authority and adjust financial information as appropriate
Recommendations Approved
BCF - entry into s75 agreement with SWL ICB for 23-25 BCF Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
This report is to ask Cabinet to agree to enter into a S75 Legal Agreement in order to pool and receive the Better Care Fund Monies for the current financial year. It is a national planning requirement of the BCF that a s75 underpins the BCF plan between local authorities and their ICB.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Strategy- 2023-24 Annual Review
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan – A council-wide approach to supporting those seeking sanctuary.
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan and use it in Merton Council's application to become a Borough of Sanctuary.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
...to progress towards setting a balanced budget and council tax for 2025/26, the Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025-29 and agreed the timetable for the Financial Management cycle 2025-29, including the revenue budget 2025/26 and the Capital Programme for 2025-29.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 66