Eleanor Cox

Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 5 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on Thursday 5 March 2026 to discuss the impact of Integrated Care Board (ICB) changes, the Healthy Weight action plan, and dementia care in Merton. The panel noted updates on these key areas and discussed potential future work programme items.

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, which included a decision to freeze the general Council Tax while increasing the Adult Social Care precept by 2%. The council also elected Councillor Shuile Syeda as Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year and re-elected Councillor Ross Garrod as Leader of the Council.

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.

Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 20 November 2025 7.15 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting on 20 November 2025. The agenda included the first round of budget and business plan discussions, a report on the Care Quality Commission's findings at St George's Hospital, and an annual safeguarding report. Also on the agenda was the Health and Wellbeing Board report, and a review of the panel's work programme.