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Council: Merton

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Council Staff) Council Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board (Council Staff) Cabinet (Council Staff) Licensing Committee (Council Staff) Pensions Committee (Council Staff) Appointments Committee (Council Staff) Mitcham Community Forum (Council Staff) Raynes Park Community Forum (Council Staff) Wimbledon Community Forum (Council Staff) Morden Community Forum (Council Staff) South London Waste Partnership Joint Committee (Council Staff)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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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
Raynes Park Community Forum Council Staff

Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 12 March 2026 6.30 pm

The Raynes Park Community Forum was scheduled to discuss local policing, planning applications, and updates on community projects. The meeting was also set to include an open forum for residents to raise concerns and updates from local councillors.

March 12, 2026, 6:30 pm
Licensing Sub-Committee Council Staff

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 11 March 2026 3.30 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Merton Council was scheduled to consider an application for a new premises licence for VJ's Off Licence, located at 256 London Road, CR4 3HD. The meeting's agenda focused solely on this application, with no other items scheduled for discussion.

March 11, 2026, 3:30 pm
Morden Community Forum Council Staff

Morden Community Forum - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7.15 pm

The Morden Community Forum was scheduled to consider a report on the council's progress in delivering its housing targets and to discuss a proposal for a new community garden. The meeting was also set to include an update on local policing initiatives.

March 10, 2026, 7:15 pm
Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board Council Staff

Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board - Wednesday 4 March 2026 2.00 pm

The Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery Board met on Wednesday 04 March 2026 to review the council's operational and project activities at the Merton and Sutton Joint Cemetery (MSJC) and to approve financial estimates for the upcoming year. Key decisions included the approval of the client-side report, the adoption of three meetings per annum for the next financial year, and the setting of zero precepts for the financial year ending March 2027.

March 04, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Period 8 Financial Monitoring Report

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

...the Cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 8, showing a forecast overspend of £1.926m, an improvement of £2.212m since period 6, and approved proposed adjustments to the capital programme.

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

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

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 92

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 72