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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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Licensing Sub-Committee Council Staff

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 28 October 2025 10.30 am

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting on 28 October 2025. The meeting was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for Lockdown Bakehouse, and to hear representations from interested parties. The sub-committee was also scheduled to consider additional information submitted by both the applicant and those objecting to the application.

October 28, 2025
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 was scheduled to consider a range of local issues, including a report on the council's performance in relation to its strategic objectives and a proposal for a new community garden. The forum was also set to discuss potential improvements to local public spaces.

October 16, 2025

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 Legacy Fund Update

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

...approved all three project option lists, shortlisted by the Advisory Board, for submission to a public vote.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition of Homes for use as affordable housing

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

...approve the acquisition of 146 homes at the former Mitcham Gas Works site from St William (Berkeley Homes) for use as Council housing at social rent levels, subject to contract and grant funding from the Greater London Authority.

Recommendations Approved

Playing Pitch and Facility Strategy

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

...approves and adopts the Playing Pitch Strategy 2026 – 2038 and approves the recommendations of the appended report, which recommends the need for more pitch and facility provision, in future plans and investment into a new sports hall at Morden Leisure Centre.

Recommendations Approved

Morden Town Centre Regeneration

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

...approve the undertaking of a procurement process to select a developer partner for the Morden Town Centre regeneration, commit £30 million to the capital programme for the project, and delegate authority for the finalisation and undertaking of the procurement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 92

Average per Month: 3.5

Decisions Recorded: 72