Hina Bokhari OBE

Extraordinary Council Meeting to meet at the conclusion of the previous meeting, Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm

Merton Council convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the importance of community policing and the future of police stations in the borough. Councillors debated the need to maintain a visible police presence and ensure public trust in the police. Amendments were proposed by both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives, but neither was successful, and ultimately, the council agreed to discuss the original motion.

Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 2 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations met to discuss the Merton Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-2030, and to hear a presentation on PlayZones as part of the Merton Borough of Sport initiative. The committee also agreed on the minutes from the previous meeting.

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.

Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board - Tuesday 24 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board were scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss the Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery (MSJC) Abstract of Accounts, and the Annual Governance Statement, as well as to receive client and contractor reports. The board was also scheduled to appoint a chair and vice-chair.

Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 17 June 2025 6.00 pm

The Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations was scheduled to discuss bowel cancer screening, the Disability Forum, and the street names project at its meeting on 17 June 2025.