John Braithwaite

Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally designated a new Monitoring Officer and noted changes to committee memberships.

Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 7.15 pm

Pensions Committee - Wednesday 10 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Merton Council Pensions Committee met on Wednesday 10 December 2025 to review the fund's performance, investment strategies, and administration. The committee noted the increase in the fund's total assets to £1.021 billion and reviewed the performance of various investment portfolios and managers. They also agreed the minutes of the previous meeting.

Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Merton Council meeting of 19 November 2025 included discussion of conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond. The council was scheduled to consider and vote on resolutions for each individual, recognising their contributions to the borough.

Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm

Merton Council convened on 19 November 2025, addressing a range of community and strategic issues. Key decisions included the adoption of the Merton Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and approval of the Treasury Management Annual Report. The council also discussed community forum reports, various notices of motion, and financial monitoring.