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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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Mitcham Community Forum Council Staff

Mitcham Community Forum - Thursday 2 October 2025 7.15 pm

The Mitcham Community Forum of Merton Council scheduled a meeting for October 2, 2025, to cover updates on the town centre, discuss the We Are Merton Big Conversation initiative, and hold an open forum. The agenda for the meeting also included welcome and introductions, and setting the date for the next meeting.

October 02, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Council Staff

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 10.30 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Merton Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for Oniri Couriers Ltd and David Lloyd Leisure Ltd. The sub-committee was expected to determine the applications, considering the Licensing Act 2003, licensing objectives, and Merton's Licensing Policy. A legal officer was scheduled to be present to advise the sub-committee on legal matters.

October 01, 2025
Pensions Committee Council Staff

Pensions Committee - Tuesday 23 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Merton Council Pensions Committee convened to discuss the fund's performance, receive an update on the external audit, and review the minutes from a previous meeting. Some items, including discussion of the triennial valuation results, were scheduled to be discussed in a session that was closed to the public.

September 23, 2025
Cabinet Council Staff

Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council cabinet met to discuss financial monitoring, regeneration projects, and strategies for electric vehicle charging and sexual health services. They approved recommendations for the 2026-30 budget, the Morden regeneration programme, and the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy, among other items. The cabinet also considered a recommendation from the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel regarding Clarion Housing[^2] and addressed concerns about land use at Cannizaro Park.

September 22, 2025
Appointments Committee Council Staff

Appointments Committee - Monday 18 August 2025 2.00 pm

The Merton Council Appointments Committee convened on 18 August 2025, agreeing to recommend that the Full Council approve the salary packages for two chief officer roles: Director of Resources (Deputy Section 151 Officer) and Director of Property and Asset Management. The committee also delegated authority to amend the job descriptions and implement the recruitment process for these positions to the Executive Directors of Finance & Digital, Innovation and Change, and Housing and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Chair of the Appointments Committee.

August 18, 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