Matthew Willis

Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 27 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee met on 27 November 2025, and approved a variation of conditions for the Mitcham Gasworks site to allow for an increase in housing units, changes to the housing mix, and alterations to the energy strategy, while also hearing a report on planning appeal decisions and a summary of current planning enforcement cases. The committee agreed to grant the Mitcham Gasworks application subject to conditions and a deed of variation, and members noted the reports on planning appeals and enforcement.

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.

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.

Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 25 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Development and Planning Applications Committee met on 25 September 2025 to discuss several town planning applications, planning appeal decisions, and planning enforcement cases. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes from their previous meeting. Councillor Mike Brunt, Chair of the committee, was expected to announce the order of the items at the beginning of the meeting.

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.