Ross Garrod

Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm

Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm

At a recent meeting, Merton Council's cabinet addressed key issues including housing, financial monitoring, and adult learning services, and also approved an action plan responding to a planning peer challenge. The cabinet approved measures to address the housing crisis, including becoming a stock holding authority and re-opening the housing revenue account, and also approved the procurement approach for a new contract for the Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service. Additionally, the cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, and approved the proposed actions in the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan.

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.

Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm

Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.