Hannah Doody
Council: Merton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 16 September 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 16 September 2025 to discuss landlord licensing, quarterly performance, and the panel's work programme. The panel was scheduled to review the landlord licensing scheme, receive updates on performance monitoring, and discuss the work programme for the upcoming year.
Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 3 July 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Governance Standards and Audit Committee met on 3 July 2025 to discuss internal and external audit reports, the annual governance statement, and the committee's annual report. The committee reviewed the effectiveness of the council's governance framework and internal controls, and planned for the upcoming year. The committee also agreed to recommend that the Council notes the Annual Report and agrees to its publication and distribution to relevant stakeholders.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 1 July 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 1 July 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including electric vehicle charging, sports facilities, and community issues. The panel was also scheduled to review performance reports and monitor action items.
Decisions from Meetings
41 decisions · Page 1 of 9
Merton’s response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority, reopening the housing revenue account, and acquiring homes
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Merton decided to become a stock holding authority, reopen the housing revenue account, and acquire homes, delegating authority for property acquisition and funding bids to relevant directors, while also noting progress on existing housing developments and plans.
Recommendations Approved
Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...the Cabinet agreed to the proposed actions and timescales for implementing the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan, which addresses 15 key recommendations for improving the Development Management service.
Recommendations Approved
Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, showing a forecast of £4.138m unfavourable, approved proposed adjustments to the programme in Appendix 3, and noted the contents of appendices 3 to 3d.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...to approve the procurement approach for a new three-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, for the Main Service Provider of the Merton Adult Learning Service Delivery, and to delegate authority to award the contract to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families in consultation with the Lead Member for Jobs, Skills and Education.
Recommendations Approved
Response to recommendations from the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 41