Lewis Addlington-Lee

Council: Merton

Committees: Cabinet (Council Staff)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

18 meetings · Page 1 of 4

Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the adoption of key strategies for flood risk management and active travel, as well as the council's financial performance and capital programmes. The meeting agenda also included updates on the Merton Legacy Fund, the council's fleet strategy, and the highways capital programme for the upcoming year.

March 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 16 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Cabinet of Merton Council was scheduled to consider a range of important financial and policy matters, including the council's budget for the upcoming year and its climate action plan. Discussions were also planned on proposals for a new borough-wide sporting event and changes to council fees and charges.

February 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm

January 19, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

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.

November 24, 2025
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm

Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.

October 20, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Award of Contract for the Merton Adult Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service

From: Cabinet - Monday 4 November 2024 7.15 pm - November 04, 2024

...to award a five-year contract for the Merton Integrated Adult Substance Misuse Prevention and Treatment Service to Via, the current provider, for the period of 2025-2030.

Recommendations Approved

Affordable Housing Programme First 93 Units across 4 Sites

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...to approve the total project expenditure for delivering the first 93 social rent homes across four sites, recommend that Full Council approve a £27.87m increase to the capital programme, note the upcoming procurement process, and delegate contract approval authority to specified officers.

Recommendations Approved

Former Stanford Primary School site, Chilmark Road SW16

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...that the former Stanford Primary School site is surplus to requirements and officers should explore options for its best use, including potential demolition.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

...to consider and agree on new savings proposals for 2025/26 to 2028/29 and the emerging draft working Equalities Impact Assessments, referring them to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission in November 2024 for consideration and comment.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Period 5

From: Cabinet - Monday 14 October 2024 7.15 pm - October 14, 2024

... to note the financial reporting data for period 5, including a forecast net adverse variance of £14.805m, and to approve proposed adjustments to the programme and specific budget adjustments across various departments for the years 2024-2028.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 72