John Morgan
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
20 meetings · Page 1 of 4
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 10 March 2026 6.15 pm
The Merton Council Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to consider updates on the Merton Better Care Fund and actions related to creating healthier environments. The meeting will also include discussions on the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday 5 March 2026 7.15 pm
The Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Merton Council was scheduled to discuss the impact of changes to the Integrated Care Board (ICB) on health and care systems, an action plan for healthy weight, and dementia care services. The panel was also due to review its work programme for the upcoming year.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday 13 January 2026 6.15 pm
The Merton Council Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss the Annual Public Health Report, focusing on physical inactivity, and receive updates on initiatives aimed at strengthening communities. The meeting was also set to cover progress on various community-led projects and funding streams designed to upskill residents and promote climate action.
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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BCF - entry into s75 agreement with SWL ICB for 23-25 BCF Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
This report is to ask Cabinet to agree to enter into a S75 Legal Agreement in order to pool and receive the Better Care Fund Monies for the current financial year. It is a national planning requirement of the BCF that a s75 underpins the BCF plan between local authorities and their ICB.
Recommendations Approved
Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan – A council-wide approach to supporting those seeking sanctuary.
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
...to approve the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and Action Plan and use it in Merton Council's application to become a Borough of Sanctuary.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
...to progress towards setting a balanced budget and council tax for 2025/26, the Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025-29 and agreed the timetable for the Financial Management cycle 2025-29, including the revenue budget 2025/26 and the Capital Programme for 2025-29.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal to pilot Employ Merton: a job brokerage and finding service for the borough
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
A report seeking approval to progress a pilot Job Brokerage and Finding service and to allocate up to £500,000 of funding from the Strategic Priorities Reserve to enable delivery of the pilot.
Recommendations Approved
Retrofit Task Group (Sustainable Communities)
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 September 2024 7.15 pm - September 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 20
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 37