Ross Garrod -  for Merton (Longthornton)

Ross Garrod

Leader of the Council

Labour Party Longthornton Merton
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

126 meetings · Page 1 of 26

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday, 23 November 2026 - 7.15 pm

November 23, 2026, 7:15 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 18 November 2026 - 7.15 pm

November 18, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday, 19 October 2026 - 7.15 pm

October 19, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Monday, 21 September 2026 - 7.15 pm

September 21, 2026, 7:15 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.15 pm

Merton Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 16 September 2026, with a number of significant items on the agenda. Key discussions are expected to include the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and the appointment of new Chief Officers.

September 16, 2026, 7:15 pm

Decisions from Meetings

105 decisions · Page 1 of 21

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

Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026/27 update

From: Cabinet - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 7.15 pm - July 13, 2026

The Cabinet decided to approve the proposed Crisis and Resilience Fund allocations for 2026/27. This decision was made on 13/07/2026. The approved allocations include continued funding for Free School Meal holiday vouchers until September 2026, grants for Wimbledon Guild, fuel vouchers, and a new discretionary crisis fund for families with children.

Recommendations Approved

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

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