Michael Paterson

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.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 2.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Merton Council convened to consider a licensing application. The main item on the agenda was a review of the premises licence for McDonald's, Ground Floor, 1-3 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1PS. The meeting also covered standard opening procedures.

Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board - Tuesday 24 June 2025 2.00 pm

The Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board were scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss the Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery (MSJC) Abstract of Accounts, and the Annual Governance Statement, as well as to receive client and contractor reports. The board was also scheduled to appoint a chair and vice-chair.