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04 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Audit and Governance Committee - Wednesday 4th November 2026 7.00 p.m.

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday 04 November 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's corporate risk management, internal audit progress, and the handling of annual complaints rep...

30 Jul 2026

7:00 pm

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

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council convened on Thursday 30 July 2026, electing [Councillor Kelly Drake](https://opencouncil.network/people/kelly-drake) as its Vice-Chair. The meeting focused on reviewing the Council's financial performance...

11 Mar 2026

7:30 pm

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 to discuss the council's risk management strategy, counter-fraud progress, and audit results. Key discussions included the quarterly counter fraud progress report, a refresh...

14 Jan 2026

7:00 pm

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, a...

05 Nov 2025

7:00 pm

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...

16 Jul 2025

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...

30 Jun 2025

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

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council met on Monday 30 June 2025 to discuss progress on the LGA Peer Review Action Plan, review the Treasury Management Year-End Report, and consider the Council's Going Concern Assessment. The Committee also r...

30 Apr 2025

Audit Committee - Wednesday 30th April 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit Committee met to discuss the annual review of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), accounting policies, the annual report of the audit committee, and the year ahead forward plan. The committee approved the accounting policies fo...

12 Mar 2025

Audit Committee - Wednesday 12th March 2025 7.00 p.m.

The meeting received updates from the Council's External and Internal Auditors, received details of contract waivers that were approved in the last quarter, reviewed the Savings Delivery Programme, and considered a report on financing the 2025/26 Capital Pr...

22 Jan 2025

Audit Committee - Wednesday 15th January 2025 7.00 p.m.

The Audit Committee of Newham Council met on Wednesday 22 January 2025 to discuss social value subsidies in leasing arrangements and treasury management. Key decisions included noting the mid-year treasury management report and commenting on the draft Treas...

About

The Audit and Governance Committee is a non-executive body responsible for overseeing Newham Council's corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks. It provides independent assurance to councillors on the adequacy of these arrangements and scrutinises financial reporting and audit processes.

The committee reviews the council's ethical framework, annual governance statements, and value for money arrangements. It monitors risk management, internal controls, and counter-fraud strategies, and approves key policies related to whistleblowing and treasury management. It also oversees the work of both internal and external auditors, ensuring their independence and effectiveness, and reviews the annual statements of accounts.

Members

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Terence Paul · Vice-Chair
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Aktharul Alam · Member
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Anamul Islam · Member
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Anthony McAlmont · Member
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Areeq Chowdhury · Member
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Melanie Onovo · Member
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Thelma Odoi · Member