Caroline Cooper-Marbiah
Email: Caroline.Cooper-Marbiah@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 3 of 9
Appointments Committee - Monday 18 August 2025 2.00 pm
The Merton Council Appointments Committee convened on 18 August 2025, agreeing to recommend that the Full Council approve the salary packages for two chief officer roles: Director of Resources (Deputy Section 151 Officer) and Director of Property and Asset Management. The committee also delegated authority to amend the job descriptions and implement the recruitment process for these positions to the Executive Directors of Finance & Digital, Innovation and Change, and Housing and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Chair of the Appointments Committee.
Council - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.15 pm
At a meeting of Merton Council, councillors discussed community issues raised at local forums, debated motions on abortion law and youth mental health, and approved amendments to the capital programme. Councillor Martin Whelton, The Mayor, also recognised three local individuals and organisations as Merton Heroes. Councillors also approved a request for absence from Councillor James Williscroft.
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.
Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on 23 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including addressing the housing crisis, longer-term arrangements for parks and green space maintenance, strategies for the voluntary and community sector, and the council's financial outturn for 2024/25. Also on the agenda was a variation report regarding the Environmental Infrastructure Asset Management and Street Works Solution Contract.
Decisions from Meetings
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Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...the Cabinet agreed to the proposed actions and timescales for implementing the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan, which addresses 15 key recommendations for improving the Development Management service.
Recommendations Approved
Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, showing a forecast of £4.138m unfavourable, approved proposed adjustments to the programme in Appendix 3, and noted the contents of appendices 3 to 3d.
Recommendations Approved
Response to recommendations from the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Merton’s response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority, reopening the housing revenue account, and acquiring homes
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Merton decided to become a stock holding authority, reopen the housing revenue account, and acquire homes, delegating authority for property acquisition and funding bids to relevant directors, while also noting progress on existing housing developments and plans.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
...to approve the procurement approach for a new three-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, for the Main Service Provider of the Merton Adult Learning Service Delivery, and to delegate authority to award the contract to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families in consultation with the Lead Member for Jobs, Skills and Education.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 66