Ross Garrod
Email: leaders.office@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm
Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council is scheduled to consider a range of important strategies and programmes at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to focus on the council's approach to active travel, its fleet management, and significant capital investment in highways and flood risk management.
Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm
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Cabinet - Monday 16 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Cabinet of Merton Council was scheduled to consider a range of important financial and policy matters, including the council's budget for the upcoming year and its climate action plan. Discussions were also planned on proposals for a new borough-wide sporting event and changes to council fees and charges.
Council - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.15 pm
The Merton Council meeting on 4 February 2026 saw the approval of a significant acquisition of 146 new homes for social rent at the former Mitcham Gasworks site, alongside the adoption of the Council Tax Support Scheme for 2026-27. The council also formally designated a new Monitoring Officer and noted changes to committee memberships.
Decisions from Meetings
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Outturn Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 7.15 pm - June 23, 2025
...that Cabinet noted the financial outturn position on the revenue and capital programme for 2024/25, including a net overspend of £2.521m on revenue, and reviewed proposed amendments to the capital programme, including SCIL bids for Raynes Park High School's artificial pitch and schools' sustainable drainage, and fleet vehicle replacements.
Recommendations Approved
Variation report - EAMS contract to include DTTRO and One network
From: Cabinet - Monday 23 June 2025 7.15 pm - June 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of the London Sexual & Reproductive Health E-service SHL.UK
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 22 April 2025 7.15 pm - April 22, 2025
...to participate in the City of London's procurement of a new contract for the London Sexual & Reproductive Health E-service SHL.UK, Merton approved delegated authority to award the contract and committed financially to the service for its residents.
Recommendations Approved
Financial Monitoring Report Period 10
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 March 2025 7.15 pm - March 24, 2025
...to address a forecast net adverse variance of £7.602m, the Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 10 and approved proposed adjustments to the 2024-25 budget, including changes to schools capital maintenance and cycle route improvements, resulting in an overall increase of £14,300.
Recommendations Approved
Multi Lots 1 – 4 Housing Related Support
From: Cabinet - Monday 24 March 2025 7.15 pm - March 24, 2025
...to award contracts for four lots of housing-related support services, including supported accommodation for individuals with mental health diagnoses, homelessness prevention for adults and young people, and supported housing for single adults at risk of homelessness, and delegated authority for contract extensions.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 76