Caroline Bruce
Council: Merton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
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].
Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm
Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.
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
21 decisions · Page 1 of 5
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.7
Decisions Recorded: 21