John Oliver

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss the council's budget and business plan, temporary accommodation spend, and the work programme. The committee resolved not to refer a previous decision back to Cabinet, provided an overarching Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was noted at the next Cabinet meeting.

North East Surrey Crematorium Board - Tuesday 10 March 2026 10.30 am

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, which included a decision to freeze the general Council Tax while increasing the Adult Social Care precept by 2%. The council also elected Councillor Shuile Syeda as Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year and re-elected Councillor Ross Garrod as Leader of the Council.

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.

Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally designated a new Monitoring Officer and noted changes to committee memberships.