Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

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.

March 09, 2026, 7:15 pm
Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

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.

February 11, 2026, 7:15 pm
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel Officer

Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.15 pm

January 29, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm

January 19, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Officer

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.

December 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

51 decisions · Page 9 of 11

Affordable Housing Programme First 93 Units across 4 Sites

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...to approve the total project expenditure for delivering the first 93 social rent homes across four sites, recommend that Full Council approve a £27.87m increase to the capital programme, note the upcoming procurement process, and delegate contract approval authority to specified officers.

Recommendations Approved

Former Stanford Primary School site, Chilmark Road SW16

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...that the former Stanford Primary School site is surplus to requirements and officers should explore options for its best use, including potential demolition.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...to consider and agree on new savings proposals for 2025/26 to 2028/29 and the emerging draft working Equalities Impact Assessments, referring them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission in November 2024 for consideration and comment.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Period 5

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

... to note the financial reporting data for period 5, including a forecast net adverse variance of £14.805m, and to approve proposed adjustments to the programme and specific budget adjustments across various departments for the years 2024-2028.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 51