Council

Council - Wednesday 20 January 2027 7.15 pm

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To meet at the conclusion of the previous meeting, Council - Wednesday 18 November 2026 7.45 pm

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Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 18 November 2026 7.00 pm

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Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 16 September 2026 addressed significant changes to the Cabinet's structure and responsibilities, aimed at aligning leadership with key priorities such as housing and tackling homelessness. Councillors also debated and ultimatel...

Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 15 July 2026 saw councillors debate and vote on a range of important issues, including the future of maternity services at St Helier Hospital, the use of glyphosate in parks, and electoral reform. A key decision was made to sup...

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 saw the election of the new Mayor and Leader of the Council, and the approval of the council's budget for the upcoming year. The meeting also established the calendar of meetings for the nex...

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, which included a decision to freeze the general Council Tax while increasing the Adult Social Care precept by 2%. The council als...

Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally...

Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Merton Council meeting of 19 November 2025 included discussion of conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond. The council was scheduled to consider and vote on resolutions for each individual, recognising their co...

Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 19 November 2025 addressed a range of important local issues, including the adoption of a new Statement of Licensing Policy, financial monitoring, and updates from community forums. Key decisions included the adoption of the ne...

Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting scheduled for 17 September 2025 included discussion of motions relating to the future of Mitcham and Wimbledon police stations, and housing affordability. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the annual reports from the Over...

Extraordinary Council Meeting to meet at the conclusion of the previous meeting, Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm

Merton Council convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the importance of community policing and the future of police stations in the borough. Councillors debated the need to maintain a visible police presence and ensure public trust in the police. Amen...

Council - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.15 pm

At a meeting of Merton Council, councillors discussed community issues raised at local forums, debated motions on abortion law and youth mental health, and approved amendments to the capital programme. Councillor Martin Whelton, The Mayor, also recognised t...

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 21 May 2025 7.15 pm

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Council - Wednesday 2 April 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 2 April 2025 saw the approval of the council's budget for 2025-26 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2025-29, including a below-inflation Council Tax increase. The council also approved changes to its Constitutio...

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.15 pm

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Council - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.15 pm

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Council - Wednesday 20 November 2024 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on Wednesday 20 November 2024 saw the adoption of the borough's new Local Plan, which will guide planning decisions and replace previous core strategies. The Council also approved amendments to its Contract Standing Orders to alig...

Council - Wednesday 18 September 2024 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 18 September 2024 saw councillors discuss and vote on a range of important issues, including the use of social media by councillors, the impact of changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance, and the council's annual scrutiny report. ...

Council - Wednesday 17 July 2024 7.15 pm

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