Billy Christie
Email: billy.christie@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
49 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 9 March 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel is scheduled to consider several key reports, including an update on Merton's regeneration efforts and a detailed look at the Housing Revenue Account. The panel will also review performance monitoring reports and the council's action log.
Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm
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Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to review updates on fraud, internal audit progress, and the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25. The committee also discussed the council's plan for internal audits in the upcoming year and the use of contingent workers.
Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally designated a new Monitoring Officer and noted changes to committee memberships.
Decisions from Meetings
45 decisions · Page 3 of 9
0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to ensure continued service provision for children and families, the Cabinet approved a contract variation and potential extensions for the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme Services, along with delegated authority to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Period 9
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to address a forecast net adverse variance of £9.436m, the Cabinet approved adjustments to the 2024-2027 budget, including changes to digital strategy, school capital maintenance, SEN provisions, public protection, highways, parks, housing, and regeneration projects.
Recommendations Approved
Lane Rental Scheme Consultation (All Wards)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to proceed with a consultation regarding the introduction of a lane rental scheme, and delegate authority to submit an order to the Secretary of State to bring the scheme into legal effect, subject to the consultation's outcome and approval.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
... to recommend to the Council for approval the Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-29, including a maximum Council Tax increase of below 5% for 2025/26, the Capital Investment Programme, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Risk Management Strategy, and the Council’s Strategy for the Flexible Use of Capital Receipts 2024/29, while also agreeing to review savings proposals and noting the provisional GLA precept figure.
Recommendations Approved
Entry into deed of adherence and collabaration agreement re Regulatory Service Partnership
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to enter into a deed of adherence and collaboration agreement regarding the Regulatory Services Partnership, while also delegating authority for further amendments and noting the recommendation to dissolve the Partnership's Joint Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 49
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 45