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Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 14th January 2026 7.00 p.m.

January 14, 2026 View on council website

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Summary

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 14 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy, alongside an update on the Year Ahead Forward Plan.

Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy

A key item scheduled for discussion is the Draft Treasury Management Strategy Statement (TMSS) and Annual Investment Strategy (AIS), which will include an update for the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The Treasury Management Strategy Statement outlines how the council will manage its cash flow, borrowing, and investments to ensure it meets its financial obligations and achieves value for money. The Annual Investment Strategy details the principles and practices for investing surplus funds.

Year Ahead Forward Plan

The Committee is also scheduled to review the Year Ahead Forward Plan. This plan outlines the anticipated work and key reports for the Audit and Governance Committee in the coming year, providing an overview of the committee's planned activities and focus areas.

The meeting will also address the confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting and review the actions logged. Additionally, there will be a discussion regarding the date of the next meeting, which is scheduled for 25 February 2026. The committee will also consider excluding the press and public for a specific item concerning exempt minutes from the last meeting.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Terence Paul
Councillor Terence Paul Labour & Co-Operative • Stratford
Profile image for Councillor Aktharul Alam
Councillor Aktharul Alam Labour • Little Ilford
Profile image for Councillor Areeq Chowdhury
Councillor Areeq Chowdhury Green • Canning Town North
Profile image for Councillor Anamul Islam
Councillor Anamul Islam Labour & Co-Operative • Forest Gate South
Profile image for Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe
Councillor Carleene Lee-Phakoe Labour & Co-Operative • Plaistow South
Profile image for Councillor Anthony McAlmont
Councillor Anthony McAlmont Labour & Co-Operative • Royal Albert
Profile image for Councillor Thelma Odoi
Councillor Thelma Odoi Labour & Co-Operative • Custom House
Profile image for Councillor Melanie Onovo
Councillor Melanie Onovo Labour • Maryland

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 14th-Jan-2026 19.00 Audit and Governance Committee.pdf
Supplementary Agenda Pack 1 14th-Jan-2026 19.00 Audit and Governance Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 14th-Jan-2026 19.00 Audit and Governance Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

MDocPackPublic.version051125.pdf
ACTION LOG - as at 060126.pdf
Appendix 2. External Credit loans and equity 31.12.25.pdf
Forward Plan Draft 25-26 July.pdf
TMSS AIS 2026-27 Draft for AC.pdf
Appendix 1. Prudential Indicators.pdf
Appendix 3. Specified and Non-Specified Investments.pdf