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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Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, showing a forecast of £4.138m unfavourable, approved proposed adjustments to the programme in Appendix 3, and noted the contents of appendices 3 to 3d.

Recommendations Approved

Merton’s response to the housing crisis - Becoming a stock holding authority, reopening the housing revenue account, and acquiring homes

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...to address the housing crisis, the Cabinet of Merton decided to become a stock holding authority, reopen the housing revenue account, and acquire homes, delegating authority for property acquisition and funding bids to relevant directors, while also noting progress on existing housing developments and plans.

Recommendations Approved

Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...the Cabinet agreed to the proposed actions and timescales for implementing the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan, which addresses 15 key recommendations for improving the Development Management service.

Recommendations Approved

Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service

From: Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm - November 24, 2025

...to approve the procurement approach for a new three-year contract, with a possible two-year extension, for the Main Service Provider of the Merton Adult Learning Service Delivery, and to delegate authority to award the contract to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families in consultation with the Lead Member for Jobs, Skills and Education.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 23

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 32