Hannah Doody
Council: Merton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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.
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.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.15 pm
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 15 December 2025, approving recommendations for the Treasury Management Strategy, the Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, and the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29. The Cabinet also reviewed and agreed proposed changes to fees and charges for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
51 decisions · Page 4 of 11
School Meals Catering Contract 2026-29
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a central school meals catering contract for primary, secondary, and special schools for 2026-2029 and delegate the contract award and extension decisions to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families department.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026/27 and MTFS 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to progress towards a balanced budget for 2026/27, the Cabinet approved new savings proposals for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and emerging draft Equalities Impact Assessments, referring them to Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration and comment in November 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Legacy Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to establish a Merton Legacy Fund Board to oversee capital projects funded by a £15m allocation from Capital Receipts, recommending Full Council approval for the funding and delegating project distribution to the Cabinet.
Recommendations Approved
Amendments to Revenue Budgets and the Capital Programme Requiring Cabinet Approval - Period 5
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to approve adjustments to the Capital Programme as detailed in Appendix 1 and note that the new scheme for Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch detailed in Appendix 2 will require Council Approval.
Recommendations Approved
2024-25 -Treasury Management Strategy Annual Review
From: Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm - September 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 51