Margaret Culleton

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 3 September 2026 7.15 pm

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 16 July 2026 7.15 pm

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Wednesday 11 February 2026 7.15 pm

The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to review updates on fraud, internal audit progress, and the council's statement of accounts for 2024/25. The committee also discussed the council's plan for internal audits in the upcoming year and the use of contingent workers.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 13 November 2025 7.15 pm

The Governance Standards and Audit Committee of Merton Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important governance and financial matters. Key topics included a review of polling places, progress reports on external and internal audits, an update on fraud investigations, and a review of the council's key strategic risks. The committee was also set to consider plans for member induction and the appointment of an independent person.

Governance Standards and Audit Committee Officer

Governance Standards and Audit Committee - Thursday 18 September 2025 7.15 pm

The Merton Council Governance Standards and Audit Committee met on 18 September 2025, to discuss corporate complaints, human resources, gifts and hospitality, and the nomination for Freeperson of the Borough status. The committee reviewed and noted the Council's complaints and compliments reports, covering the period of 2024-25, and also the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)^[1] annual letter. The committee also agreed to recommend the nomination of individuals for Freeperson of the Borough status to the council for approval.