Maria Christofi

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

The Audit and Governance Committee of Newham Council convened on Thursday 30 July 2026. Key discussions included the corporate risk management framework, the assurance report from the interim monitoring officer, and the draft statement of accounts for 2025/26. The committee also reviewed the external annual audit plan for 2025/26, treasury management outturn for 2025/26, and the internal audit plan for 2026/27.

Officer Non-Key Decision - Friday, 17 April 2026

The Officer Non-Key Decision meeting on 17 April 2026 confirmed the London Borough of Newham's financial contributions to London Councils for the 2026/27 period. The decision was made by Maria G. Christofi, Interim Assistant Chief Executive - Change & Improvement & Corporate Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer).

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 9th April 2026 1.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to appoint a new Director of Digital, Data and Technology. Following interviews, the committee recommended Hemanth Shanthigrama for the role, subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The majority of the meeting was held in private to discuss exempt information relating to the candidates.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Tuesday 24th March 2026 3.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to interview candidates for the role of Director of Strategy, Policy and Communications. Following interviews and a closed session, the sub-committee recommended Juliane Weseman for the position, subject to consultation with Cabinet members.

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.