Decision

The Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families has decided to approve funding for children's services in the local area.

Analysis

outcome: The funding allocation was approved by the council.

summary: The decision involves the allocation of funding for children's services in the local area.

topline: The Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families has decided to approve funding for children's services in the local area.

reason_contentious: This issue is contentious due to limited resources and competing priorities within the community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Children", "Families", "Local community members"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.merton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1752

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Children, Lifelong Learning and Families

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: A report seeking approval of the extension of the existing contract for school cleaning from the expiry of the initial contract term on 31 July 2025 for a period of a 2 further years for which authority is delegated to Executive Director CLLF. The extension option is provided for within the contract terms and the Cabinet approval of the contract award on 22 June 2022.

Content:

Date of Decision: July 24, 2025