Caroline Bruce
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
9 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 13 July 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing, the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation, and an update on the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Key decisions made included approving the acquisition of 125 homes for temporary accommodation, recommending the permanent confirmation of the Article 4 Direction for HMOs, and agreeing proposed allocations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for the upcoming year.
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 20 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss the Merton Legacy Fund, the budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2030, amendments to revenue budgets and the capital programme, and the school meals catering contract for 2026-2029. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations for the Merton Legacy Fund, the budget and MTFS, and the school meals catering contract.
Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council cabinet met to discuss financial monitoring, regeneration projects, and strategies for electric vehicle charging and sexual health services. They approved recommendations for the 2026-30 budget, the Morden regeneration programme, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy, among other items. The cabinet also considered a recommendation from the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel regarding Clarion Housing[^2] and addressed concerns about land use at Cannizaro Park.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 1 July 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 1 July 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including electric vehicle charging, sports facilities, and community issues. The panel was also scheduled to review performance reports and monitor action items.
Decisions from Meetings
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Budget 2027/28 and MTFS 2027-2031
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2027-2031 on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2027-31.
Recommendations Approved
The acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing supply for residents at risk of homelessness
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the acquisition of 125 homes during 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Sustainable Development to acquire properties and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Outturn Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial outturn report for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The report noted a net revenue underspend of £0.498m and approved adjustments to the capital programme, acknowledging its considerable reprofiling.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The decision was to note the update on Merton Council’s Treasury Management activity during 2025/26, outlining any variations from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards (HMO) following public consultation
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The council will continue to require planning permission for all new HMOs in these wards.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 9
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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