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Merton Council

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Merton Council is advancing housing and regeneration plans, and making operational and financial adjustments.

Merton Council is advancing major housing and regeneration plans. In September 2026, the Cabinet approved a £250 million boost for its new homes programme, aiming for 2,500 new homes, including 1,500 affordable ones, by 2036/37. The Cabinet also advanced the Morden Town Centre regeneration programme and adopted a Corporate Landlord Model to manage its property portfolio, centralising ownership and responsibility for 563 freehold titles.

Operationally, in September 2026, the Cabinet approved £235,000 for Community Safety Untidy Land action and £478,000 for ANPR cameras and parking transformation. The council also approved a new procurement approach for corporate and schools cleaning contracts. This follows a 39% surge in formal complaints during 2025/26, partly attributed to AI-generated submissions, as reported in September 2026.

Earlier, in August 2026, the Development and Planning Applications Committee approved a mixed-use development in Mitcham with 249 social rented homes. In July 2026, the Cabinet approved purchasing 125 homes for homeless residents and permanently confirmed an Article 4 Direction requiring planning permission for new Houses in Multiple Occupation in 13 wards. The council faces a projected £9.694 million budget gap by 2027/28.

Key facts

  1. Merton Council's Cabinet approved a £250 million increase in capital funding for its new homes programme in September 2026. Source
  2. Merton Council's Cabinet approved £478,000 for ANPR cameras and parking transformation costs in September 2026. Source
  3. Merton Council's Cabinet approved £235,000 for Community Safety Untidy Land action in September 2026. Source
  4. Merton Council saw a 39% increase in formal complaints during the 2025/26 financial year, logging 1,450 stage 1 complaints. Source 1 Source 2
  5. Merton Council's Development and Planning Applications Committee approved a development with 249 social rented homes in Mitcham in August 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 3

  1. Merton Council buys 125 homes for homeless Merton Council has approved the purchase of 125 homes to increase the availability of affordable housing for residents at risk of homelessness. Merton 17 July 2026
  2. Merton faces £9.6m budget gap by 2027/28 Merton Council is facing a projected budget gap of £9.694 million by the financial year 2027/28, with the deficit expected to grow to £33.808 million by 2030/31. This... Merton 17 July 2026
  3. Merton Council Reports £0.5m Revenue Underspend Amidst Service Pressures Merton Council has reported a net underspend of £0.5 million on its revenue budget for the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest outturn report. However, the report... Merton 17 July 2026
  4. Merton tightens rules on Houses in Multiple Occupation Merton Council has moved to tighten regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) by recommending the permanent confirmation of an Article 4 Direction. This means that... Merton 17 July 2026
  5. Merton Council's treasury management review Merton Council's Cabinet has reviewed its treasury management activities for the 2025/26 financial year, noting a reduction in borrowing and a healthy investment income. Merton 17 July 2026
  6. Pop-Up Tip Programme Made Permanent in Merton Merton Council has made its popular 'Pop-Up Tip' programme a permanent fixture across the borough, ensuring residents have regular access to convenient waste disposal points. Merton 11 June 2026
  7. Merton Council Committee Approves Next Year's Work Programme Merton Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has formally agreed its work programme for the upcoming year, with the aim of holding the Council's Executive (the Cabinet) to... Merton 15 March 2026
  8. Merton Council's budget and savings proposals face scrutiny amid financial pressures Merton Council's budget and business plan, including proposals for further savings, were scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.... Merton 15 March 2026