Marsie Skeete -  for Merton ( Longthornton)

Marsie Skeete

 Labour Party  Longthornton

Email: marsie.skeete@merton.gov.uk

Council: Merton

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel Development and Planning Applications Committee Standards and General Purposes Committee Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Committee Member

Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Merton Council meeting of 19 November 2025 included discussion of conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond. The council was scheduled to consider and vote on resolutions for each individual, recognising their contributions to the borough.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm

Merton Council convened on 19 November 2025, addressing a range of community and strategic issues. Key decisions included the adoption of the Merton Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and approval of the Treasury Management Annual Report. The council also discussed community forum reports, various notices of motion, and financial monitoring.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 17, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

September 17, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

July 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

9 decisions · Page 1 of 2

Morden Town Centre Community Engagement and Placemaking

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024

...to note the consultation and engagement work undertaken for Morden Town Centre placemaking and agree to develop thematic projects for delivery using existing Community Infrastructure Levy allocations, in consultation with cabinet members.

Recommendations Approved

Financial Monitoring Report Period 7

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024

...to note the financial reporting data for period 7, approve proposed adjustments to the program outlined in the appendices, and approve entering into a grant agreement with the GLA for the Homes for Londoners: Affordable Homes Programme 2021-2026.

Recommendations Approved

Budget 2025/26 and MTFS 2025-29

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024

...to approve the proposed Council Tax Base for 2025/26 and refer the draft savings proposals and Equalities Impact Assessments for 2025/26 to 2028/29 to the Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration.

Recommendations Approved

Parks and Greenspace - Grounds Maintenance Commissioning

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024

...to confirm the delegated authority to finalise a contract extension with idverde for Parks and Greenspace grounds maintenance until October 2026, novate the contract to the London Borough of Sutton, and plan for a future report on service delivery options.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management Half Yearly Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 16 December 2024 7.15 pm - December 16, 2024

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 1.0

Decisions Recorded: 9