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Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 12 March 2026 6.30 pm

March 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm Raynes Park Community Forum View on council website

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The Raynes Park Community Forum was scheduled to discuss local policing, planning applications, and updates on community projects. The meeting was also set to include an open forum for residents to raise concerns and updates from local councillors.

Raynes Park Police Safer Neighbourhood Team

The forum was scheduled to receive an update from the Raynes Park Police Safer Neighbourhood Team. This would have provided an opportunity for residents to hear about local policing efforts and any relevant crime prevention initiatives.

Planning Matters Local Applications

A significant portion of the meeting was allocated to discussing local planning applications. While the specific applications were not detailed in the provided agenda, this item typically involves the consideration of new developments or changes to existing properties within the Raynes Park area. Residents would have had the opportunity to understand the proposals and any potential impacts.

Railway Embankment & Station Friends of Raynes Park Station

An update was scheduled from the Friends of Raynes Park Station regarding the railway embankment. This community group works to improve the local railway station and its surroundings. Their update would likely have covered ongoing projects, volunteer efforts, and any future plans for the station area.

Update on Murals

The forum was also set to receive an update on the progress of murals in the local area. This item would have provided information on the artistic projects, potentially highlighting new installations or the maintenance of existing ones, contributing to the visual appeal of Raynes Park.

Update from Local Councillors

Local councillors were scheduled to provide updates on their work and any relevant council initiatives. This would have offered residents insight into the broader activities of Merton Council and how they pertain to the Raynes Park community.

Open Forum

An open forum was scheduled, allowing residents to raise any issues or questions they had directly with the forum members and potentially with the attending councillors and police representatives. This is a key part of community forums, providing a direct channel for public engagement.

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Topics

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Thursday 12-Mar-2026 18.30 Raynes Park Community Forum.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 12-Mar-2026 18.30 Raynes Park Community Forum.pdf