Keir Lewis
Council: Merton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm
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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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appropriation of Sites for first 93 homes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 15 January 2025 7.15 pm - January 15, 2025
...to approve the appropriation of land at Farm Road Church, Elm Nursery Car Park, and Raleigh Gardens Car Park for planning purposes, and to delegate authority for the appropriation of land at Canons Place and the subsequent use of powers under Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to the Executive Director of Housing and Sustainable Development.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Half Yearly Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Morden Town Centre Community Engagement and Placemaking
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to note the consultation and engagement work undertaken for Morden Town Centre placemaking and agree to develop thematic projects for delivery using existing Community Infrastructure Levy allocations, in consultation with cabinet members.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Period 7
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to note the financial reporting data for period 7, approve proposed adjustments to the program outlined in the appendices, and approve entering into a grant agreement with the GLA for the Homes for Londoners: Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024
...to approve the proposed Council Tax Base for 2025/26 and refer the draft savings proposals and Equalities Impact Assessments for 2025/26 to 2028/29 to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 61