Asad Mushtaq
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 22 June 2026, approving variations to the CCTV and ANPR maintenance contract and the leisure operator agency model, and awarding a new contract for agency workers.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to consider a call-in regarding the Cabinet's decision on the Fees and charges review and approval.
The committee decided not to refer the decision back to Cabinet, meaning the Cabinet's original decision on fees and charges would take effect immediately.
Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 19 January 2026, approving significant plans for affordable housing acquisition, town centre regeneration, and a new playing pitch strategy. The meeting also saw the endorsement of recommendations for the Merton Legacy Fund and the initial stages of the 2026/27 budget setting process.
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 15 December 2025, approving recommendations for the Treasury Management Strategy, the Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, and the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29. The Cabinet also reviewed and agreed proposed changes to fees and charges for 2026/27.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm
At a recent meeting, Merton Council's cabinet addressed key issues including housing, financial monitoring, and adult learning services, and also approved an action plan responding to a planning peer challenge. The cabinet approved measures to address the housing crisis, including becoming a stock holding authority and re-opening the housing revenue account, and also approved the procurement approach for a new contract for the Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service. Additionally, the cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, and approved the proposed actions in the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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Contract Award for Agency Worker Contract
From: Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm - June 22, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the direct award of the Agency Worker Contract via the NEPO framework on 22 June 2026. This decision approves the use of the NEPO framework for agency worker services, with a five-year contract term. The decision includes embedding social value requirements throughout the contract delivery.
Recommendations Approved
Leisure Operator Agency Model Implementation
From: Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm - June 22, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve a contract variation with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to act as the Council's Agent for leisure services. This decision was made on 22 June 2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director Environment, Civic Pride and Climate to conclude negotiations and enter into a Deed of Variation for the agency agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026/27 and MTFS 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026
...agreed to refer draft savings proposals, equalities impact assessments, and the draft capital programme to Overview and Scrutiny panels for consideration and comment.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Legacy Fund Update
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026
...approved all three project option lists, shortlisted by the Advisory Board, for submission to a public vote.
Recommendations Approved
Acquisition of Homes for use as affordable housing
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026
...approve the acquisition of 146 homes at the former Mitcham Gas Works site from St William (Berkeley Homes) for use as Council housing at social rent levels, subject to contract and grant funding from the Greater London Authority.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 25
- Average per month
- 0.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 40