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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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Wimbledon Community Forum Council Staff

Wimbledon Community Forum - Thursday 23 October 2025 7.15 pm

The Wimbledon Community Forum of Merton Council convened to discuss community engagement and environmental initiatives. The agenda included a review of the forum's terms of reference, a discussion on community engagement, and an update on the council's environmental strategy. Additionally, the forum was scheduled to hear from Tony Reiss about the Merton Cycle Campaign.

October 23, 2025
Morden Community Forum Council Staff

Morden Community Forum - Wednesday 22 October 2025 7.15 pm

The Morden Community Forum was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 22 October 2025. The agenda for the meeting included a discussion of the 'We Are Merton Big Conversation' initiative, and an open forum for other topics. The agenda frontsheet also listed the date of the next meeting.

October 22, 2025
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm

Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.

October 20, 2025
Raynes Park Community Forum Council Staff

Raynes Park Community Forum - Thursday 16 October 2025 7.15 pm

The Raynes Park Community Forum of Merton Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 16 October 2025. The agenda frontsheet lists the items to be discussed at the meeting. These include contact details for Merton council, and information about the Modern.gov paperless app.

October 16, 2025
Licensing Committee Council Staff

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7.15 pm

The Licensing Committee of Merton Council met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a report on the five yearly review of the council's statement of licensing policy. The committee was scheduled to consider feedback from a public consultation, and to consider approving a draft statement of licensing policy for recommendation to the full council. The meeting was scheduled to be followed by a meeting of the Licensing Committee (miscellaneous) to deal with any licensing matters which are not within the scope of the Licensing Act 2003[^2].

October 14, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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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

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

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: 81

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 66