Merton Legacy Fund Update

January 19, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved all three project option lists, shortlisted by the Advisory Board, for submission to a public vote.

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Purpose

This report provides an update following the
establishment of a Merton Legacy Board to oversee the development
of capital projects that leave a lasting legacy in Merton, funded
from the allocation of £15m from Capital Receipts from the
Merton Legacy Fund.
An Advisory Board made up of individuals from a range of sectors
and community interests in the borough has been working to support
the decision-making process by reviewing and recommending proposals
to Cabinet. This report provides details of the projects that will
be put to the public vote.

Decision

A. Approve all three project
option lists detailed in Appendix 1, shortlisted by the Advisory
Board for submission to a public vote.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm on January 19, 2026

Supporting Documents

Legacy Fund report - Jan Cabinet.pdf
Appendix 1 - Legacy fund project list for public vote.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes