Caroline Bruce

VAWG Strategy 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to approve Merton's new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and charges review and approval

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to note the review of fees and charges and agree to the proposed changes for 2026/27 relating to executive functions, while acknowledging that non-executive function fees will be determined by Full Council, a relevant committee, or a delegated officer.

Item Called In

Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

... to maintain low council tax charges for lower-income and vulnerable residents, the Cabinet approved Option 1 for updating the 2026/27 Council Tax Support scheme, recommending it to the Council for adoption.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Strategy Mid Year Review

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

Recommendations Approved

School Meals Catering Contract 2026-29

From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025

...to proceed with procuring a central school meals catering contract for primary, secondary, and special schools for 2026-2029 and delegate the contract award and extension decisions to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families department.

Recommendations Approved