RESOLVED:

1.                    That the report and recommendations (attached in Appendix A to the Cabinet report) arising from the scrutiny review of Tackling Loneliness in Merton be noted.

2.                    That the implementation of the recommendations through an action plan being drawn up by officers working with relevant local partner organisations and Cabinet Member(s) to be designated by Cabinet be agreed.

3.                    That the action plan be submitted to the Healthier Communities and Older People Overview and Scrutiny Panel for consideration, with no prior approval by Cabinet.