Committee Vacancies

From time to time the Council seeks Co-Optees from the community to vacancies on their committees.   These positions are advertised in the local press and will also appear here.   Current Vacancies: (4)   Newham Council is recruiting 4 Independent Members of its Standards Committee.   Allowance £579pa (£1390 if Chair) For full details go to

https://www.newham.gov.uk/jobs-training/find-apply-job-us   Search Job number 4850. Deadline 16 August 2025.           All Co-Optees are bound by the Council’s code of conduct.   CODE OF CONDUCT Members and Co-opted Members of London Borough of Newham have a responsibility to represent the community and work constructively with staff and others to secure better social, economic and environmental outcomes for all. In accordance with the Localism Act 2011 provisions, when acting in this capacity Newham Members and Co-Optees are committed to behaving in a manner that is consistent with the following principles to achieve best value for our residents and maintain public confidence in the authority.   SELFLESSNESS: Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other  material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.   INTEGRITY: Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might seek to influence them in the performance of their official duties.   OBJECTIVITY: In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.   ACCOUNTABILITY: Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.   OPENNESS: Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.   HONESTY: Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.   LEADERSHIP: Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.