Hannah Doody
Council: Merton
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
84 meetings · Page 1 of 17
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Monday 9 March 2026 7.15 pm
The Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss Merton's regeneration projects, the council's response to the housing crisis through the reopening of its Housing Revenue Account, and performance monitoring reports. The panel was also set to review progress on various council initiatives and consider the forward work programme.
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.
Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.15 pm
Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 15 December 2025, approving recommendations for the Treasury Management Strategy, the Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, and the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29. The Cabinet also reviewed and agreed proposed changes to fees and charges for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
54 decisions · Page 2 of 11
Budget 2026/27 and MTFS 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026
...agreed to refer draft savings proposals, equalities impact assessments, and the draft capital programme to Overview and Scrutiny panels for consideration and comment.
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
Treasury Management Strategy Mid Year Review
From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided on 15 December 2025 to note the update on Merton Treasury Management activity for 2025-2026. This included noting differences from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in March 2025.
Recommendations Approved
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 84
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 54 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.