Nicole Metivier

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

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 Officer

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 Officer

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 Officer

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.

Audit and Governance Committee Officer

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

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to review a range of reports concerning financial management, risk, and internal audit findings. Key decisions included noting the GDPR Annual Report, approving the quarterly report on contract waivers, and discussing the quarterly internal audit update which highlighted limited assurance in several areas including Development Management, Client Affairs, and Rental Income and Collection. The committee also reviewed the quarterly update on risk management, noting changes to the Corporate Risk Register and discussing specific risks within the Children and Young People and Environment and Sustainable Transport directorates. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the quarterly counter fraud progress report, which detailed substantial notional savings achieved through housing investigations and council tax recovery. The committee also reviewed the quarterly report on the savings delivery programme, noting that overall savings targets were largely being met, though some slippage was identified. Finally, the committee discussed the year ahead forward plan, including the date of the next meeting.