Lewis Addlington-Lee
Council: Merton
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 1 of 5
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 new strategies for walking, wheeling, and cycling, as well as flood risk management. The meeting also covered the council's financial performance, the highways capital programme, and updates on the Merton Legacy Fund.
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.
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.
Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 20 October 2025 to discuss the Merton Legacy Fund, the budget for 2026/27 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for 2026-2030, amendments to revenue budgets and the capital programme, and the school meals catering contract for 2026-2029. Key decisions included the approval of recommendations for the Merton Legacy Fund, the budget and MTFS, and the school meals catering contract.
Decisions from Meetings
74 decisions · Page 2 of 15
Merton Legacy Fund Update
From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026
...approved all three project option lists, shortlisted by the Advisory Board, for submission to a public vote.
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
Response to recommendations from the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025
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: 22
Average per Month: 0.6
Decisions Recorded: 74 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.