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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
92 meetings · Page 1 of 19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
72 decisions · Page 3 of 15
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
Merton Legacy Fund
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to establish a Merton Legacy Fund Board to oversee capital projects funded by a £15m allocation from Capital Receipts, recommending Full Council approval for the funding and delegating project distribution to the Cabinet.
Recommendations Approved
School Meals Catering Contract 2026-29
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to proceed with procuring a central school meals catering contract for primary, secondary, and special schools for 2026-2029 and delegate the contract award and extension decisions to the Executive Director for Children Lifelong Learning and Families department.
Recommendations Approved
Amendments to Revenue Budgets and the Capital Programme Requiring Cabinet Approval - Period 5
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to approve adjustments to the Capital Programme as detailed in Appendix 1 and note that the new scheme for Sir Joseph Hood Rec. Artificial Pitch detailed in Appendix 2 will require Council Approval.
Recommendations Approved
Budget 2026/27 and MTFS 2026-30
From: Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm - October 20, 2025
...to progress towards a balanced budget for 2026/27, the Cabinet approved new savings proposals for 2026/27 to 2029/30 and emerging draft Equalities Impact Assessments, referring them to Overview and Scrutiny panels and Commission for consideration and comment in November 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 92
Average per Month: 3.5
Decisions Recorded: 72