Hina Bokhari OBE

Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 2 December 2025 6.00 pm

The Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations was scheduled to discuss co-production of adult social care services, Merton Talking Therapies, and the Big Conversation. The meeting was due to include interactive sessions using Slido, an online polling platform. Representatives from various ethnic minority organisations, including Mrs Nasim Shah from the Asian Diabetic Support & Awareness Group (ADSAG) and Mr Assad Nawaz from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK, were expected to attend.

Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm

Merton Council convened on 19 November 2025, addressing a range of community and strategic issues. Key decisions included the adoption of the Merton Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and approval of the Treasury Management Annual Report. The council also discussed community forum reports, various notices of motion, and financial monitoring.

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on 24 September 2025. The agenda includes questions to the Chief Executive, discussion of cabinet member priorities, and an update on the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group. A key focus of the meeting is scheduled to be Safer Merton and violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting scheduled for 17 September 2025 included discussion of motions relating to the future of Mitcham and Wimbledon police stations, and housing affordability. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the annual reports from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee, as well as changes to committee membership and the appointment of an independent member to the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee.