Gill Manly

Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 16 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 16 September 2025 to discuss landlord licensing, quarterly performance, and the panel's work programme. The panel was scheduled to review the landlord licensing scheme, receive updates on performance monitoring, and discuss the work programme for the upcoming year.

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.

Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Development and Planning Applications Committee met on 31 July 2025, to discuss town planning applications, planning appeal decisions and planning enforcement. The committee was scheduled to consider a variation of conditions for a development at the Mitcham Gasworks Site, and to note recent planning appeal decisions and a summary of current planning enforcement cases.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 3.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Merton Council met on 21 July 2025 to consider a new premises licence application. The sub-committee was scheduled to determine the application, taking into account the Licensing Act 2003, the licensing objectives, guidance issued by the Secretary of State, and Merton's Licensing Policy. The meeting was held virtually.

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.