Jeremy Smalley
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
13 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Cabinet - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 22 June 2026, approving variations to the CCTV and ANPR maintenance contract and the leisure operator agency model, and awarding a new contract for agency workers.
Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 19 January 2026, approving significant plans for affordable housing acquisition, town centre regeneration, and a new playing pitch strategy. The meeting also saw the endorsement of recommendations for the Merton Legacy Fund and the initial stages of the 2026/27 budget setting process.
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.
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm
At a recent meeting, Merton Council's cabinet addressed key issues including housing, financial monitoring, and adult learning services, and also approved an action plan responding to a planning peer challenge. The cabinet approved measures to address the housing crisis, including becoming a stock holding authority and re-opening the housing revenue account, and also approved the procurement approach for a new contract for the Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service. Additionally, the cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, and approved the proposed actions in the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
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
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
- 13
- Average per month
- 0.7
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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