Merton's Forward Plan sets out all the key decisions that are due to be taken by the council
A key decision is an Executive decision which is likely
a) to result in Merton Council incurring expenditure which is, or the making of savings which are, significant having regard to the Council’s budget for the service or function to which the decision relates; or
b) expenditure valued at £500,000 or above; or
c) to be significant in terms of its effects on communities and groups of service users living or working in an area comprising one or more wards or electoral divisions in Merton Council; or
d) to amend the agreed budget and policy framework.
To note interim decision making arrangements
during the outbreak of Coronavirus Covid-19
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the arrangements for the good governance of the Council during the Covid-19 crisis, namely that officers will exercise their delegated authority to take decisions in accordance with the Council’s constitution be noted and endorsed.
2. That it be noted that when officers are taking delegated decisions they will consult appropriately with members, key decisions will be subject to the usual notice requirements and both key and non-key executive decisions will be published on the Council’s website in order to ensure transparency.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Louise Fleming
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted the information contained in the exempt appendix and the decision can be found at item 9 above.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted the information contained in the exempt appendix and the decision can be found at item 8 above.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
Cabinet noted the information contained in the exempt appendices and therefore the meeting remained in public.
To consider the reference from the Scrutiny
Panel
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That reference of the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel set out in paragraphs 2.14 to 2.17 of the Cabinet report be taken into account when below when making decisions on the Diesel Levy and Emission Based Charging proposals.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Rosie Mckeever
Council's draft response to the
consultation
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That it be noted that the formal public consultation on plans to centralise major acute services within Epsom and St Helier’s NHS Trust is open until 1 April 2020.
2. That the key lines of enquiry that the Council will propose in its response as described in paragraph 2.16 of the Cabinet report be noted.
3. That it be noted that the Director of Communities and Housing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and the Environment, will finalise and submit the Council’s response to the Improving Healthcare Together 2020 – 2030 consultation.
Lead officer: Mike Robinson
Following the advertisement under s123 Local
Government Act 1972 of the proposed granting of a lease of a small
part of the ground as a radio base station this report asks Cabinet
to consider the objections received
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the objections raised in response to the Council’s advertisement under section 123 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 of its intention to grant a lease at Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field be considered and noted.
2. That the Director of Environment and Regeneration be authorised to complete the lease on the main terms identified within the confidential appendix to the Cabinet report under his delegated authority.
Wards affected: West Barnes;
Lead officer: Howard Joy
Following the advertisement under s123 Local
Government Act 1972 of the proposed granting of a lease of a small
part of the ground as a radio base station this report asks Cabinet
to consider the objections received.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the objections raised in response to the Council’s advertisement under section 123 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 of its intention to grant a lease at Raynes Park Sports Ground be considered and noted.
2. That the Director of Environment and Regeneration be authorised to complete the lease on the main terms identified within the Confidential Appendix 4 to the Cabinet report under his delegated authority.
Wards affected: Raynes Park;
Lead officer: Howard Joy
To note the summary of the feedback from the
LGA Peer Challenge and how the council is responding to the
recommendations.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the findings and recommendations from the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge as set out at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be noted.
2. That the approach to implementing the recommendations as set out in section 4 to the Cabinet report be approved.
Lead officer: John Dimmer
To consider the draft Merton Community Plan
2020-2026 and recommend to Council for adoption.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 23/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the draft Merton Community Plan 2020-2026 at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report be endorsed; and
2. That the draft Community Plan be submitted to Full Council in April* 2020 for adoption as one of the council’s core strategic plans.
*Due to the cancellation of the Council meeting on 1 April 2020, the draft Community Plan will be reported to the next scheduled Council meeting on 8 July 2020 for adoption.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: John Dimmer
Approval for extension of existing school
cleaning contract to 31 March 2022
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
That the council extend its existing contract with Julius Rutherfoord & Co Limited for provision of the school cleaning service at Merton primary, secondary and special schools and other education buildings up to 31 March 2022.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Murray Davies
Findings of the diesel levy review and
emission based charging considerations as per the ToR previously
agreed.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the findings of the Diesel Levy and Emissions based charging review and comment on the emerging emissions based charging proposals be noted.
2. That officers be authorised to proceed to consultation on the recommended approach and proposed model and charges for future emission based charging including the ULEZ type supplement.
3. That the formal consultation process set out in section 12 of the report be agreed and to have due regard to any comments raised as part of the formal consultation process in taking a final decision on whether to proceed with the implementation of any changes.
4. That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration Housing and Transport, to finalise the necessary consultation documentation as required.
5. That this report be referred to the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee after consultation for consideration and to seek its views before Cabinet makes a final decision.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Ben Stephens
This report presents the financial position
for the authority as at January 2019
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 23/03/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 25/03/2020
Effective from: 31/03/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the financial reporting data for month 10, January 2020, relating to revenue budgetary control, showing a forecast net favourable variance at year-end of £2,613k, -0.5% of gross budget be noted.
2. That the contents of Section 4 and the amendments to the Capital Programme contained in Appendix 5b of the Cabinet report be noted.
3. That the release of £105k from the For Use in Future Years Budget Reserve be approved. As part of ceasing discretionary NNDR allowances to faith schools in 2019/20, Merton agreed to reduce the cost pressure on the DSG for one year.
4. That the release of £166k that was set aside in the SEN Reform Grant Allocation reserve to fund the school improvements adviser, EHCP co-coordinator and quality assurance expenditure be approved.
Lead officer: Roger Kershaw
To enter into a re-procured Print Managed
Service contract for the supply and maintenance of corporate
multi-function devices (photocopiers/printers/scanners) including
replacement high volume Print room equipment.
Decision Maker: Interim Executive Director of Finance and Digital
Decision published: 24/03/2020
Effective from: 28/03/2020
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Christine Humphries