Michael Paterson

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.

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.

Development and Planning Applications Committee - Thursday 31 July 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Development and Planning Applications Committee met on 31 July 2025, to discuss town planning applications, planning appeal decisions and planning enforcement. The committee was scheduled to consider a variation of conditions for a development at the Mitcham Gasworks Site, and to note recent planning appeal decisions and a summary of current planning enforcement cases.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 3.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Merton Council met on 21 July 2025 to consider a new premises licence application. The sub-committee was scheduled to determine the application, taking into account the Licensing Act 2003, the licensing objectives, guidance issued by the Secretary of State, and Merton's Licensing Policy. The meeting was held virtually.