Andrew Ward

Audit and Governance Committee - Thursday, 30 July 2026 - 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday 30 July 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the draft Statement of Accounts for 2025/26 and the Draft Annual Governance Statement, alongside the External Annual Audit Plan for 2025/26 for both the Council and the Pension Fund. Additionally, the committee is expected to receive an update on Treasury Management for 2025/26 and consider the Audit Charter and Mandate for 2026/27.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 11th March 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 11 March 2026, approving a new Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and its associated policies, and reviewing the council's annual audit results. The committee also discussed the council's risk management strategy and received an update on fraud investigations.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 7.30 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to review the Council's Annual Governance Statement for 2024/2025 and the draft financial statements for the same period. The meeting also received updates on internal audit progress, risk management, counter fraud activities, and the Council's Delivering Best Value for Our Residents plan.

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

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss the council's financial management and governance arrangements. Key items on the agenda included the draft Treasury Management Strategy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy, as well as the Year Ahead Forward Plan.

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 5th November 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 05 November 2025 to discuss the council's best value response, the work of the Transformation and Improvement Board, and internal audit updates. Key decisions included noting the progress on the Best Value Response plan, endorsing the council's commitment to improving services for residents, and receiving updates on various internal audit reports concerning housing voids, commercial waste, and gas servicing.