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 is scheduled to consider a range of important strategies and programmes at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to focus on the council's approach to active travel, its fleet management, and significant capital investment in highways and flood risk management.

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

72 decisions · Page 2 of 15

Playing Pitch and Facility Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026

...approves and adopts the Playing Pitch Strategy 2026 – 2038 and approves the recommendations of the appended report, which recommends the need for more pitch and facility provision, in future plans and investment into a new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre.

Recommendations Approved

Merton’s response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority, reopening the housing revenue account, and acquiring homes

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Merton decided to become a stock holding authority, reopen the housing revenue account, and acquire homes, delegating authority for property acquisition and funding bids to relevant directors, while also noting progress on existing housing developments and plans.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to the proposed actions and timescales for implementing the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan, which addresses 15 key recommendations for improving the Development Management service.

Recommendations Approved

Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, showing a forecast of £4.138m unfavourable, approved proposed adjustments to the programme in Appendix 3, and noted the contents of appendices 3 to 3d.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 18

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 72