Sharon Evans

Council: Merton

Committees: Cabinet (Council Staff) Appointments Committee (Officer) Council (Council Staff) Governance Standards and Audit Committee (Council Staff) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Officer)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

23 meetings · Page 1 of 5

Council Council Staff

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 20 May 2026 7.15 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

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.

March 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Council Council Staff

Budget Meeting, Council - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.15 pm

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February 25, 2026, 7:15 pm
Cabinet Council Staff

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.

February 16, 2026, 7:15 pm
Governance Standards and Audit Committee Council Staff

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to review updates on fraud, internal audit progress, and the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25. The committee also discussed the council's plan for internal audits in the upcoming year and the use of contingent workers.

February 11, 2026, 7:15 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Acquisition of Homes for use as affordable housing

From: Cabinet - Monday 19 January 2026 7.15 pm - January 19, 2026

...approve the acquisition of 146 homes at the former Mitcham Gas Works site from St William (Berkeley Homes) for use as Council housing at social rent levels, subject to contract and grant funding from the Greater London Authority.

Recommendations Approved

Council Tax Support scheme 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

... to maintain low council tax charges for lower-income and vulnerable residents, the Cabinet approved Option 1 for updating the 2026/27 Council Tax Support scheme, recommending it to the Council for adoption.

Recommendations Approved

VAWG Strategy 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to approve Merton's new Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy 2026-29.

Recommendations Approved

Fees and charges review and approval

From: Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 7.15 pm - December 15, 2025

...to note the review of fees and charges and agree to the proposed changes for 2026/27 relating to executive functions, while acknowledging that non-executive function fees will be determined by Full Council, a relevant committee, or a delegated officer.

Item Called In

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 32