Michael Butcher

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.15 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Merton Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 21 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting will be the call-in of a decision made by the Cabinet regarding fees and charges.

North East Surrey Crematorium Board - Tuesday 2 December 2025 10.30 am

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.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 26 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the borough's budget and business planning, receive an update on anti-social behaviour initiatives, and review its work programme. The meeting, held in Committee rooms C, D & E at the Merton Civic Centre, was open to the public.

Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday 25 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel met on 25 November 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including budget and business planning, performance monitoring, and updates on children's services. The panel also planned to review the annual reports from both the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) and the Merton Safeguarding Children Partnership (MSCP). Additionally, they were scheduled to discuss special educational needs (SEN) student travel and the 0-19 Healthy Child service.