Edith Macauley MBE
Email: edith.macauley@merton.gov.uk
Council: Merton
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 7.15 pm
At a recent meeting, Merton Council's cabinet addressed key issues including housing, financial monitoring, and adult learning services, and also approved an action plan responding to a planning peer challenge. The cabinet approved measures to address the housing crisis, including becoming a stock holding authority and re-opening the housing revenue account, and also approved the procurement approach for a new contract for the Merton Adult Learning Main Delivery Service. Additionally, the cabinet noted the financial reporting data for period 6, and approved the proposed actions in the Planning Peer Challenge Action Plan.
Special Meeting, Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm
The Merton Council meeting of 19 November 2025 included discussion of conferring the Honorary Freedom of the Borough to Allan Barley and Stephen Hammond. The council was scheduled to consider and vote on resolutions for each individual, recognising their contributions to the borough.
Council - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.30 pm
Merton Council convened on 19 November 2025, addressing a range of community and strategic issues. Key decisions included the adoption of the Merton Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and approval of the Treasury Management Annual Report. The council also discussed community forum reports, various notices of motion, and financial monitoring.
Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 7.15 pm
Here's a summary of the Merton Council Cabinet meeting held on 20 October 2025.
Decisions from Meetings
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Financial Monitoring Report Period 9
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to address a forecast net adverse variance of £9.436m, the Cabinet approved adjustments to the 2024-2027 budget, including changes to digital strategy, school capital maintenance, SEN provisions, public protection, highways, parks, housing, and regeneration projects.
Recommendations Approved
Lane Rental Scheme Consultation (All Wards)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to proceed with a consultation regarding the introduction of a lane rental scheme, and delegate authority to submit an order to the Secretary of State to bring the scheme into legal effect, subject to the consultation's outcome and approval.
Recommendations Approved
Entry into deed of adherence and collabaration agreement re Regulatory Service Partnership
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
...to enter into a deed of adherence and collaboration agreement regarding the Regulatory Services Partnership, while also delegating authority for further amendments and noting the recommendation to dissolve the Partnership's Joint Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Merton Safeguarding Children Partnership (MSCP) Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
Information Only
Merton Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 12 February 2025 7.15 pm - February 12, 2025
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 59