The Cabinet of Merton Council is scheduled to consider a range of important strategies and programmes at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to focus on the council's approach to active travel, its fleet management, and significant capital investment in highways and flood risk management.

Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Strategy

A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the proposed Walking, Wheeling & Cycling Strategy. This strategy aims to promote and facilitate active travel across Merton. The report pack includes detailed appendices covering the strategy itself Appendix A - Walking Wheeling Cycling Strategy, along with further details in Appendix A - Strategy Part 2. An Equality Impact Assessment Appendix C - Equalities Impact Assessment is also provided, alongside a consultation and engagement report Appendix B - Consultation and Engagement Report.

Merton Fleet Strategy 2025 - 2030

The Cabinet will review the Merton Fleet Strategy for the period 2025 to 2030. This strategy outlines the council's plans for its vehicle fleet over the next five years. The main report on the strategy is available here, with detailed proposals in Appendix A - Fleet Strategy 2026-2030. An Equality Impact Assessment Appendix C - Equality Impact Assessment and a procurement timetable Appendix B - Procurement Timetable are also part of the documentation.

Highways Capital Programme 2026/27

The meeting agenda includes a discussion on the Highways Capital Programme for 2026/27. This programme details planned investments in the borough's road network. The main report is titled Cabinet report Highways Capital ProgrammeCabinet 16 March 2026FINAL. Supporting documents include a four-year programme for carriageway resurfacing Appendix 1 - Carriageway Resurfacing 4 Year Program 2026-2030 19-01-26, a four-year programme for footway reconstruction Appendix 2 - Footway Reconstruction 4 Year Program 2026-2030 19-01-26, and the street lighting capital programme for 2026-27 Appendix 3 - Street Lighting Capital Programme 2026-27. Additionally, the Merton Structures Works Programme for 2026-2027 Appendix 4 - Merton Structures Works Programme 2026-2027 and an Equality Impact Assessment Appendix 5 - Equality Impact Assessment are scheduled for review.

Adoption of Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Surface Water Management Plan

The Cabinet is also set to consider the adoption of Merton's Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Surface Water Management Plan. These documents outline the council's approach to managing flood risks and surface water drainage across the borough. The relevant reports include Appendix B Mertons Local Flood Risk Strategy and Action Plan 2026-36 and Appendix C Mertons Surface Water Management Plan and Action Plan 2026-36.

Merton Legacy Fund Update

An update on the Merton Legacy Fund is also on the agenda. The report Merton Legacy Fund Update Report will provide information on the fund's progress.

Period 10 Financial Monitoring Report

Finally, the Cabinet will receive the Period 10 Financial Monitoring Report for 2025/26, detailed in the document Financial Monitoring Report- P10- Cabinet 2025.26. This report will provide an overview of the council's financial performance up to the tenth period of the financial year.