Manjia Grant

Standards 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 Committee

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

The Standards Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 29 April 2025 was set to review the council's work programmes for the current and upcoming municipal years, alongside updates on the ethical framework and member development. The committee was also scheduled to consider its annual report to the Council.

Standards 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 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.

Standards Committee Officer

Reconvened meeting of the Standards Advidory Committee held 10th January 2024, Standards Committee - Thursday 25th January 2024 6.00 p.m.