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Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 2 July 2025 7.15 pm
July 2, 2025 View on council websiteSummary
The Merton Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 2 July 2025 to discuss crime and policing in Merton, priorities and challenges for the year ahead, and the committee's work programme.
Crime and Policing in Merton
The committee was scheduled to receive a report from the BCU Commander on crime and policing in Merton. The intention was to hold the BCU Commander to account on crime and disorder.
Questions to the Leader of the Council
The committee was scheduled to hear from Councillor Ross Garrod, Leader of the Council, about the priorities and challenges for the year ahead. This was intended to help the panel understand current priorities in relation to their work programme.
Work Programme
The committee was scheduled to review its work programme for 2025/26, to ensure that upcoming items were focused.
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