Hannah Doody
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
92 meetings · Page 1 of 19
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 7.15 pm
Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday, 3 September 2026 - 7.15 pm
Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Thursday 16 July 2026 to review the council's audit plans and reports. The committee was scheduled to discuss the external audit planning report for 2025/26, the internal audit annual report, and the internal audit plan for 2026/27. Additionally, the committee was set to review the annual report of the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee for 2025/26 and the annual governance statement. Finally, nominations for Alderperson status and the committee's work programme were also on the agenda.
Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 13 July 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing, the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation, and an update on the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Key decisions made included approving the acquisition of 125 homes for temporary accommodation, recommending the permanent confirmation of the Article 4 Direction for HMOs, and agreeing proposed allocations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for the upcoming year.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Merton Council met on Wednesday 1 July 2026. The meeting was scheduled to include a verbal update on Cabinet Member priorities for 2026/27 and a review of the panel's work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
64 decisions · Page 1 of 13
The acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing supply for residents at risk of homelessness
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the acquisition of 125 homes during 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Sustainable Development to acquire properties and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Outturn Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial outturn report for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The report noted a net revenue underspend of £0.498m and approved adjustments to the capital programme, acknowledging its considerable reprofiling.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The decision was to note the update on Merton Council’s Treasury Management activity during 2025/26, outlining any variations from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2027/28 and MTFS 2027-2031
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2027-2031 on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2027-31.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards (HMO) following public consultation
From: Cabinet - Monday 13 July 2026 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The council will continue to require planning permission for all new HMOs in these wards.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 92
- Average per month
- 0.9
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 64