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 to Bestow Freedom of Borough on Allan Barley, Stephen Hammond
- Merton Safeguarding Review: Family Breakdown Hindered Care for Beatrice Palmer
- Merton Addresses Rise in Overweight Adults Through Multi-Agency Initiatives
- Merton Council Faces £5.4M Budget Gap for 2026/27 Due to Inflation and Service Pressures
- Merton to Procure New School Meals Catering Contract