Councillor Sarah-Jane Merrill
Email: sarah.merrill@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 was largely dominated by discussions and votes on proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, which were ultimately approved despite significant opposition and lengthy debate. The meeting also saw the formal noting of the Annual Audit Report and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/2027, alongside decisions on the Members' Allowances Scheme.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 29 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel of Greenwich Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the borough's approach to mental health and its progress towards becoming an age-friendly community. The panel also reviewed the council's food response strategy and the Director of Public Health's annual report on health inequalities.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.
Decisions from Meetings
76 decisions · Page 3 of 16
Motion - Greenwich Labour will oppose any detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass Scheme
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Modernising national gambling legislation to empower local communities and take back control
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.
Recommendations Approved
Licensing Act 2003 - Adoption of Revised Statement of Licensing Policy
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
... the Council adopted the revised Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Licensing Policy in respect of the Licensing Act 2003, as detailed in Appendix A of the Report, to come into effect on 7 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.1
Decisions Recorded: 76 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.