Jeremy Smalley

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

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

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

Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to the proposed actions and timescales for implementing the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan, which addresses 15 key recommendations for improving the Development Management service.

Recommendations Approved