Bev Hendricks

Council: Merton

Committees: Cabinet (Officer) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

21 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 10 March 2026 6.15 pm

The Merton Council Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider updates on the Merton Better Care Fund and actions related to creating healthier environments. The meeting will also include discussions on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

March 10, 2026, 6:15 pm
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm

January 19, 2026, 7:15 pm
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.15 pm

The Merton Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss the Annual Public Health Report, focusing on physical inactivity, and receive updates on initiatives aimed at strengthening communities. The meeting was also set to cover progress on various community-led projects and funding streams designed to upskill residents and promote climate action.

January 13, 2026
Cabinet Officer

Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Cabinet met on Monday 15 December 2025 and approved updates to the Treasury Management Strategy, the Council Tax Support scheme, the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, and changes to various fees and charges for 2026/27. All decisions were approved subject to call-in[^2].

December 15, 2025
Cabinet Officer

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.

November 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

42 decisions · Page 5 of 9

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm - September 22, 2025

...to adopt the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030 and delegate authority for minor amendments to the Executive Director for Environment, Civic Pride & Climate in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Cleaner Streets.

Recommendations Approved

Land at Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon

From: Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm - September 22, 2025

...to consider representations regarding the proposed disposal of a small, surplus area of land at Cannizaro Park, which has not been maintained and is considered non-operational.

Recommendations Approved

Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm - September 22, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the Period 3 Financial Monitoring Report, noting a forecast £6.530m unfavourable variance, approving amended adjustments to the programme, releasing funds from housing and balancing budget reserves, granting delegated authority for a Better Care Funded Services agreement, and noting the release of funds from the Early Years reserve.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 21

Average per Month: 1.2

Decisions Recorded: 42