Eleanor Cox

Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 7.15 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting on 20 November 2025. The agenda included the first round of budget and business plan discussions, a report on the Care Quality Commission's findings at St George's Hospital, and an annual safeguarding report. Also on the agenda was the Health and Wellbeing Board report, and a review of the panel's work programme.

Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 19 November 2025 addressed a range of important local issues, including the adoption of a new Statement of Licensing Policy, financial monitoring, and updates from community forums. Key decisions included the adoption of the new licensing policy and approval for amendments to the capital programme.

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.

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.