Klaar Dresselaers

Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 7.15 pm

Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Council meeting on 15 July 2026 was scheduled to discuss a range of important issues, including the future of maternity and women's health services at St Helier Hospital, the council's financial management, and improvements to local parks and green spaces. Councillors were also scheduled to address concerns about housing conversions, transport infrastructure, and community safety.

Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 7.15 pm

The Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel of Merton Council met on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to discuss the priorities and work of the Children, Lifelong Learning & Families Department. The meeting also included an update on departmental activities and a review of the panel's work programme.

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm

The Annual Council Meeting of Merton Council was scheduled to address key governance matters, including the election of the Mayor and Leader of the Council, the constitution of committees, and the approval of the council's meeting calendar. A significant portion of the meeting was also dedicated to the presentation and debate of the Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-30.

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Merton Council meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of the Budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026-2030, which included a decision to freeze the general Council Tax while increasing the Adult Social Care precept by 2%. The council also elected Councillor Shuile Syeda as Mayor for the 2026/27 municipal year and re-elected Councillor Ross Garrod as Leader of the Council.