Michael Butcher

North East Surrey Crematorium Board - Tuesday 16 September 2025 10.30 am

Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday 10 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 10 September 2025 to discuss a range of issues affecting children and young people in the borough. These included school place planning, special educational needs (SEN) student travel, and a departmental update. The panel was also scheduled to review its work programme and monitor performance.

Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Development and Planning Applications Committee met on 31 July 2025, to discuss town planning applications, planning appeal decisions and planning enforcement. The committee was scheduled to consider a variation of conditions for a development at the Mitcham Gasworks Site, and to note recent planning appeal decisions and a summary of current planning enforcement cases.

Council - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Merton Council, councillors discussed community issues raised at local forums, debated motions on abortion law and youth mental health, and approved amendments to the capital programme. Councillor Martin Whelton, The Mayor, also recognised three local individuals and organisations as Merton Heroes. Councillors also approved a request for absence from Councillor James Williscroft.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 2 July 2025 to discuss crime and policing in Merton, priorities and challenges for the year ahead, and the committee's work programme.