Octavia Lamb
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
24 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council met on Monday 13 July 2026, discussing a range of significant issues including the acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing, the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation, and an update on the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Key decisions made included approving the acquisition of 125 homes for temporary accommodation, recommending the permanent confirmation of the Article 4 Direction for HMOs, and agreeing proposed allocations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund for the upcoming year.
Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 12 March 2026 6.30 pm
The Raynes Park Community Forum was scheduled to discuss local policing, planning applications, and updates on community projects. The meeting was also set to include an open forum for residents to raise concerns and updates from local councillors.
Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.15 pm
The Raynes Park Community Forum was scheduled to consider a range of local issues, including a report on the council's performance in relation to its strategic objectives and a proposal for a new community garden. The forum was also set to discuss potential improvements to local public spaces.
Raynes Park Community Forum - Tuesday 18 March 2025 6.30 pm
Raynes Park Community Forum - Monday 18 March 2024 7.15 pm
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Outturn Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet approved the financial outturn report for 2025/26 on 13/07/2026. The report noted a net revenue underspend of £0.498m and approved adjustments to the capital programme, acknowledging its considerable reprofiling.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Annual Review 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet of Merton Council decided to approve recommendations on 13/07/2026. The decision was to note the update on Merton Council’s Treasury Management activity during 2025/26, outlining any variations from the Treasury Management Strategy approved in February 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2027/28 and MTFS 2027-2031
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations regarding the Budget 2027/28 and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) 2027-2031 on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet noted the approach to rolling forward the MTFS for 2027-31.
Recommendations Approved
The acquisition of properties to increase affordable housing supply for residents at risk of homelessness
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the acquisition of 125 homes during 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing & Sustainable Development to acquire properties and enter into necessary contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards (HMO) following public consultation
From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction for Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The council will continue to require planning permission for all new HMOs in these wards.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 24
- Average per month
- 0.2
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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