Ashuk Hussain

Standards Advisory Committee Co-Optee

Standards Committee - Wednesday 10th December 2025 6.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Standards Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 10 December 2025, to discuss a range of topics including an overview of the committee's role, its workplan, and updates to the ethical framework. The committee will also consider the government's response to a consultation on strengthening standards and conduct for local authorities. Additionally, there will be an update on complaints and a review of compliance with the non-statutory Best Value Notice[^2].

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Committee - Wednesday 18th June 2025 6.30 p.m.

At a meeting of the Standards Committee of Newham Council, Councillor Steve Brayshaw was appointed Chair, and a discussion was held on the composition of the committee, specifically regarding the possibility of having a committee comprised entirely of independent members. The committee also reviewed the government's consultation outcome on remote attendance and proxy voting in local authorities, and received a quarterly report on member training attendance.

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Advisory Committee - Tuesday 29th April 2025 6.00 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss its work programme, ethical framework, and member development programme. The committee was also expected to consider its annual report to the annual meeting of the council.

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday 11th December 2024 7.15 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee received a report on declarations of interest made by Councillors. The Committee also noted the adoption of a new Code of Conduct complaints procedure at the Council meeting held on the 16th September 2024. The Committee received an update on the proposed legislation regarding remote meetings and proxy voting, and noted a report on the code of practice for good governance for local authority statutory officers.

Standards Advisory Committee

Standards Advisory Committee - Wednesday 11th September 2024 6.30 p.m.

The Standards Advisory Committee agreed their proposed work programme, noted the lack of declarations of gifts and hospitality, and noted the declarations of interest made. The committee also discussed the Local Government Association (LGA) Corporate Peer Challenge feedback report and action plan and how to address some of the issues raised.