Eleanor Stringer
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Civic Pride and Climate Change
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
148 meetings · Page 1 of 30
Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.15 pm
Appointments Committee - Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 4.00 pm
The Appointments Committee of Merton Council met on Tuesday 28 July 2026 to discuss the appointment of senior officers. The meeting's agenda included the consideration of minutes from a previous meeting and the appointment of senior officers, with a portion of the meeting scheduled for exclusion of the public to discuss exempt matters.
Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Council meeting scheduled for 15 July 2026 was set to address a range of public service matters, including park maintenance, housing conversions, and road safety. A significant portion of the agenda was dedicated to questions from councillors and the public to cabinet members, covering topics from cultural events and sports facilities to financial management and environmental concerns. Additionally, the meeting was scheduled to consider proposed amendments to a Labour motion concerning maternity and women's health services at St Helier Hospital.
Decisions from Meetings
106 decisions · Page 1 of 22
The acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing supply for residents at risk of homelessness
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the acquisition of 125 homes during 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Sustainable Development to acquire properties and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Outturn Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial outturn report for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The report noted a net revenue underspend of £0.498m and approved adjustments to the capital programme, acknowledging its considerable reprofiling.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The decision was to note the update on Merton Council’s Treasury Management activity during 2025/26, outlining any variations from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2027/28 and MTFS 2027-2031
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2027-2031 on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2027-31.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards (HMO) following public consultation
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The council will continue to require planning permission for all new HMOs in these wards.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 148
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 106