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Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 7.15 pm

March 9, 2026 at 7:15 pm Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel View on council website

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The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider several key reports, including an update on Merton's regeneration efforts and a detailed look at the Housing Revenue Account. The panel will also review performance monitoring reports and the council's action log.

Merton Regeneration

A significant item on the agenda is Merton Regeneration, with a report covering pages 5 to 20 of the provided documents. This discussion is expected to outline the council's ongoing regeneration projects and strategies within the borough.

Housing Revenue Account

The panel is set to review the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) in detail, with a comprehensive report spanning pages 21 to 56. The HRA is a statutory account used by local authorities in England and Wales to record income and expenditure related to their housing stock. This discussion will likely cover financial performance, investment plans, and the management of council housing.

Housing Associations (Part Two)

Following on from previous discussions, the panel will continue its examination of Housing Associations. This agenda item, referred to as Part Two, suggests a continuation of a prior review or discussion concerning the role and performance of housing associations operating within Merton.

Performance Monitoring

The meeting will include a review of performance monitoring, with reports covering pages 57 to 62. This will likely involve an assessment of how various council services and initiatives are performing against set targets and objectives.

Quarterly Performance Reports

In addition to the general performance monitoring, the panel will also examine specific quarterly performance reports. These reports, found on pages 63 to 68, will provide a more granular look at performance data for the most recent quarter. This includes the ECPC Quarter 3 performance report and the HSD Quarter 3 performance.

Action Log

The panel will review the SCOSC Action Log March 2026, which details outstanding actions from previous meetings. This log, covering pages 69 to 74, ensures that agreed-upon tasks are being followed up and completed.

Work Programme

The Sustainable Communities Work Programme 2025-2026 005 updated will also be discussed, outlining the planned activities and priorities for the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel for the remainder of the municipal year. This document covers pages 75 to 82.

Other Reports

The panel will also consider the Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf and the Environment Civic Pride and Climate Key Contract Performance.pdf. Additionally, a report titled Mertons response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority reopening the housing.pdf and SusCommsHRA260306.pdf are listed for discussion.

Attendees

Profile image for Dan Johnston
Dan Johnston Labour Party • Figge's Marsh
Profile image for Daniel Holden
Daniel Holden Local Conservatives • Hillside
Profile image for Billy Christie
Billy Christie Labour Party • Lavender Fields
Profile image for Joan Henry
Joan Henry Labour Party • Pollards Hill
Profile image for Gill Manly
Gill Manly Labour Party • Cricket Green
Profile image for Shuile Syeda
Shuile Syeda  Deputy Mayor •  Labour Party •  St Helier
Profile image for Slawek Szczepanski
Slawek Szczepanski Labour Party • Lavender Fields
Profile image for John Braithwaite
John Braithwaite Liberal Democrat • Abbey
Profile image for Anthony Fairclough
Anthony Fairclough Leader of the Opposition • Liberal Democrat • Wimbledon Town and Dundonald
Profile image for Victoria Wilson
Victoria Wilson Liberal Democrat • Raynes Park
Profile image for Max Austin
Max Austin Local Conservatives • Village
Profile image for Stephen Mercer
Stephen Mercer Merton Park Ward Independent Residents • Merton Park
Profile image for Brenda Fraser
Brenda Fraser Labour Party • Longthornton

Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Monday 09-Mar-2026 19.15 Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Monday 09-Mar-2026 19.15 Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel.pdf

Additional Documents

Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
SusComms_HRA_260306.pdf
260307 MRP Scrutiny Panel Feb.pdf
SCOSC Action Log March 2026.pdf
Mertons response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority reopening the housing.pdf
ECPC Quarter 3 performance report.pdf
HSD Quarter 3 performance.pdf
Sustainable Communities Work Programme 2025-2026 005 updated.pdf
Environment Civic Pride and Climate Key Contract Performance.pdf