The Wimbledon Community Forum of Merton Council convened to discuss community engagement and environmental initiatives. The agenda included a review of the forum's terms of reference, a discussion on community engagement, and an update on the council's environmental strategy. Additionally, the forum was scheduled to hear from Tony Reiss about the Merton Cycle Campaign.

Review of the Forum's Terms of Reference

The forum was scheduled to review its terms of reference, which outline the purpose, membership, and operating procedures of the Wimbledon Community Forum. According to the Public reports pack, the terms of reference were last reviewed in 2022. The report pack included a copy of the current terms of reference and highlighted proposed amendments for consideration. These included:

• Updating the forum's objectives to reflect current priorities.
• Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of forum members.
• Streamlining the meeting procedures to improve efficiency.

Community Engagement

The forum was scheduled to discuss community engagement strategies. The Public reports pack included a report outlining the council's current approach to community engagement, as well as recommendations for improvement. The report emphasised the importance of reaching out to under-represented groups and using a variety of communication channels to ensure that all residents have the opportunity to participate in local decision-making.

Environmental Strategy Update

The forum was scheduled to receive an update on the council's environmental strategy. The Public reports pack included a presentation outlining the key achievements of the strategy to date, as well as future priorities. These included:

• Reducing carbon emissions
• Improving air quality
• Protecting green spaces

Merton Cycle Campaign

The forum was scheduled to hear from Tony Reiss about the Merton Cycle Campaign. The Public reports pack did not include any further information about this item.