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Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Wimbledon Community Forum - Thursday 23 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Wimbledon Community Forum of Merton Council convened to discuss community engagement and environmental initiatives. The agenda included a review of the forum's terms of reference, a discussion on community engagement, and an update on the council's environmental strategy. Additionally, the forum was scheduled to hear from Tony Reiss about the Merton Cycle Campaign.
Morden Community Forum - Wednesday 22 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Morden Community Forum was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 22 October 2025. The agenda for the meeting included a discussion of the 'We Are Merton Big Conversation' initiative, and an open forum for other topics. The agenda frontsheet also listed the date of the next meeting.
Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm
Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.
Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Raynes Park Community Forum of Merton Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 16 October 2025. The agenda frontsheet lists the items to be discussed at the meeting. These include contact details for Merton council, and information about the Modern.gov paperless app.
Licensing Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Licensing Committee of Merton Council met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a report on the five yearly review of the council's statement of licensing policy. The committee was scheduled to consider feedback from a public consultation, and to consider approving a draft statement of licensing policy for recommendation to the full council. The meeting was scheduled to be followed by a meeting of the Licensing Committee (miscellaneous) to deal with any licensing matters which are not within the scope of the Licensing Act 2003[^2].
Decisions from Meetings
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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
Response to recommendations from the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 81
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 66