Keir Lewis
Council: Merton
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council meeting scheduled for 17 September 2025 included discussion of motions relating to the future of Mitcham and Wimbledon police stations, and housing affordability. Councillors were also scheduled to discuss the annual reports from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee, as well as changes to committee membership and the appointment of an independent member to the Governance, Standards and Audit Committee.
Extraordinary Council Meeting to meet at the conclusion of the previous meeting, Council - Wednesday 17 September 2025 7.15 pm
Merton Council convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the importance of community policing and the future of police stations in the borough. Councillors debated the need to maintain a visible police presence and ensure public trust in the police. Amendments were proposed by both the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives, but neither was successful, and ultimately, the council agreed to discuss the original motion.
Council - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.15 pm
At a meeting of Merton Council, councillors discussed community issues raised at local forums, debated motions on abortion law and youth mental health, and approved amendments to the capital programme. Councillor Martin Whelton, The Mayor, also recognised three local individuals and organisations as Merton Heroes. Councillors also approved a request for absence from Councillor James Williscroft.
Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 7.15 pm
The Merton Council Cabinet was scheduled to meet on 23 June 2025 to discuss several key issues, including addressing the housing crisis, longer-term arrangements for parks and green space maintenance, strategies for the voluntary and community sector, and the council's financial outturn for 2024/25. Also on the agenda was a variation report regarding the Environmental Infrastructure Asset Management and Street Works Solution Contract.
Decisions from Meetings
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Amendments to Revenue Budgets and the Capital Programme Requiring Cabinet Approval - Period 5
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to approve adjustments to the Capital Programme as detailed in Appendix 1 and note that the new scheme for Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch detailed in Appendix 2 will require Council Approval.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026/27 and MTFS 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to progress towards a balanced budget for 2026/27, the Cabinet approved new savings proposals for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and emerging draft Equalities Impact Assessments, referring them to Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration and comment in November 2025.
Recommendations Approved
School Meals Catering Contract 2026-29
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a central school meals catering contract for primary, secondary, and special schools for 2026-2029 and delegate the contract award and extension decisions to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families department.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Legacy Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to establish a Merton Legacy Fund Board to oversee capital projects funded by a £15m allocation from Capital Receipts, recommending Full Council approval for the funding and delegating project distribution to the Cabinet.
Recommendations Approved
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy and Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm - September 22, 2025
...to adopt the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2030 and delegate authority for minor amendments to the Executive Director for Environment, Civic Pride & Climate in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Transport and Cleaner Streets.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 28
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 61