code of conduct
Councils are addressing Code of Conduct breaches and implementing new councillor induction programmes.
Harrow Council suspended its enforcement contractor, Kingdom, in July 2026 following breaches of the council's code of conduct. Barnet reported a slight increase in councillor complaints, with one case resulting in a code of conduct breach leading to training in September 2026.
Richmond upon Thames is implementing an 18-month induction programme for councillors, starting after the May 2026 elections, which includes Code of Conduct requirements. Newham's Standards Committee discussed its Member Induction and Development Programme in June 2026.
The Code of Conduct sets out ethical standards and principles that elected members are expected to uphold. In July 2025, Tower Hamlets councillors declared free LIDO festival tickets, as required by the Council Code of Conduct for Members.
Key facts
- Barnet reported a slight increase in councillor complaints, with one case resulting in a code of conduct breach leading to training in September 2026. Source
- Harrow Council suspended its enforcement contractor, Kingdom, in July 2026 following breaches of the council's code of conduct. Source
- Richmond upon Thames is implementing an 18-month induction programme for councillors, including Code of Conduct requirements, starting after May 2026. Source
- Two Tower Hamlets councillors declared free LIDO festival tickets in July 2025, as required by the Council Code of Conduct for Members. Source
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