Conrad Hall

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 16th July 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee convened to discuss a range of reports, including updates on GDPR compliance, contract waivers, internal audit findings, risk management, counter-fraud measures, and savings delivery. The committee reviewed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) annual report, quarterly reports on contract waivers, internal audit updates, risk management, counter-fraud progress, and savings delivery, as well as the year ahead forward plan. Several action plans were criticised for lacking specificity, and officers were asked to rewrite and resubmit them with more detail.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

Audit and Governance Committee - Monday 30th June 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council convened to discuss a range of critical issues, including the election of a vice-chair, review of past minutes and action logs, and updates on the LGA peer review, treasury management, external audit plans, and the draft statement of accounts. A key focus was the progress made on the LGA peer review action plan and the council's financial strategy amid ongoing economic challenges.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Call in, Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 21st May 2025 5.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss a call-in regarding a key officer decision concerning Juniper Ventures. Following deliberations, the committee agreed to refer the decision back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, outlining several recommendations. These recommendations included a review of the council's governing documents, a commercial and financial review of Juniper Ventures, and a call for contractors providing preschool meals to pay the London Living Wage.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday 8th May 2025 6.30 p.m.

The London Borough of Newham's Opinion Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss a call-in regarding Juniper Ventures, receive a transformation update, and review the draft annual scrutiny report. The committee adjourned the Juniper Ventures meeting due to insufficient information.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 6th May 2025 7.30 p.m.

The Newham Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss commonhold tenure, strategic housing delivery, and updates from scrutiny chairs. The committee agreed to note a report on strategic housing delivery, but clarified that this did not constitute a formal consultation.