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Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Recent meetings

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14 Oct 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 October 2026 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 14 October 2026 to discuss the Council's priorities and financial performance. Key discussions included the proposed measures for the Borough Plan 2026-2030, the Period 3 Financial Monit...

24 Sep 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 24 September 2026 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Thursday 24 September 2026 to discuss crime and policing in the borough, review the council's work programme, and consider the work programmes of various scrutiny panels. Key discussions included ...

02 Jul 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 2 July 2026 - 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Thursday 2 July 2026 to review the work programmes of various scrutiny panels and receive updates from Cabinet Members. The committee was scheduled to discuss priorities related to civic pride, cl...

11 Mar 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026 to discuss the council's budget and business plan, temporary accommodation spend, and the work programme. The committee resolved not to refer a previous decision back to Ca...

03 Feb 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council was scheduled to discuss the council's budget and business plan, with a particular focus on the rising costs of temporary accommodation. The committee was also set to review the ongoing work programme fo...

21 Jan 2026

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to consider a call-in regarding the "Fees and Charges Review and Approval" decision made by the Cabinet on 15 December 2025. The committee decided not to refer the decisi...

26 Nov 2025

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the borough's budget and business planning, receive an update on anti-social behaviour initiatives, and review its work programme. The meeting, held in Committee rooms C, D & E at th...

24 Sep 2025

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 24 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council was scheduled to discuss the council's new strategy for ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and review the committee's work programme for the upcoming year. The meeting also included an opport...

11 Sep 2024

7:15 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 11 September 2024 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Commission of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 September 2024 to discuss the council's priorities, the progress of its Change Programme, and the findings of its annual Member Survey. Key decisions included the approval of the Scr...

Members

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Edward Foley · Chair
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Daniel Shearer · Vice-Chair
Oona Stannard · Co-opted member, voting
Roz Cordner · Co-opted member, voting
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Gill Manly · Member
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Martin Whelton · Member
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Max Austin · Member
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Michael Butcher · Member
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Richard Poole · Member
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Robert Page · Member
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Sebastian Budner · Member
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Victoria Wilson · Member