Councillor · Merton
Usaama Kaweesa
Labour and Co-operative Party
Cricket Green ward
Merton
- Cabinet Member for Children's Services
- Stories naming Usaama
- 3
- Meetings we covered
- 14
- Latest story
- 8 Oct 2026
In brief
Councillor Usaama Kaweesa raised concerns about the impact of freezing temperatures and high energy costs. The councillor stated that youth voice, specifically mentioning the Young Inspectors, should be involved in shaping the future governance of the board and its effectiveness. Councillor Kaweesa also spoke on a motion that was put to a vote.
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Stories naming Usaama Kaweesa
- Council boosts winter resilience with new urgent care hubs Councillor Usaama Kaweesa raised concerns about the impact of freezing temperatures and high energy costs, which were noted as being addressed through wider council initiatives and a cost of living hub. The board also discussed the importance of vaccination uptake, with a strong emphasis on promoting flu and...
- Merton Health and Wellbeing Board to Integrate Youth Perspectives in Development Councillor Usaama Kaweesa, Cabinet Member for Children's Services, stressed the importance of involving youth voice, specifically mentioning the Young Inspectors, in this development process. "I...
- Merton Council Rejects Youth Mental Health Summit Proposal Councillors Hina Bokhari and Usaama Kaweesa also spoke on the motion before it was put to a vote, but it ultimately failed, with 24 votes in favour and 27 votes against.
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Usaama was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Merton Council Rejects Motion on Abortion Law Changes
- Merton to Plant 1,000 Extra Street Trees Next Year
- Council Approves Absence for Councillor Williscroft
- Merton Council Allocates £20M for Temporary Housing; Addresses Concerns About Children in Temporary Accommodation
- E-bike Mandatory Parking Coming to Merton