Usaama Kaweesa -  for Merton (Cricket Green)

Usaama Kaweesa

Labour Party Cricket Green Cabinet Member for Children's Services

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Council Committee Member

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the adoption of key strategies for flood risk management and active travel, as well as the council's financial performance and capital programmes. The meeting agenda also included updates on the Merton Legacy Fund, the council's fleet strategy, and the highways capital programme for the upcoming year.

March 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 10 March 2026 6.15 pm

The Merton Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss the Better Care Fund Q3 report, updates on the Healthy Places priority of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the annual public health report. The meeting also included a verbal update on joined-up services and the Health and Wellbeing Strategy's Year 2 actions.

March 10, 2026, 6:15 pm
Council Committee Member

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

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February 25, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 16 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Cabinet of Merton Council was scheduled to consider a range of important financial and policy matters, including the council's budget for the upcoming year and its climate action plan. Discussions were also planned on proposals for a new borough-wide sporting event and changes to council fees and charges.

February 16, 2026, 7:15 pm

Decisions from Meetings

76 decisions · Page 2 of 16

Period 8 Financial Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026

...the Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 8, showing a forecast overspend of £1.926m, an improvement of £2.212m since period 6, and approved proposed adjustments to the capital programme.

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

... to maintain low council tax charges for lower-income and vulnerable residents, the Cabinet approved Option 1 for updating the 2026/27 Council Tax Support scheme, recommending it to the Council for adoption.

Recommendations Approved

VAWG Strategy 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to approve Merton's new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and charges review and approval

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to note the review of fees and charges and agree to the proposed changes for 2026/27 relating to executive functions, while acknowledging that non-executive function fees will be determined by Full Council, a relevant committee, or a delegated officer.

Item Called In

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 76