Issue

good governance

11 stories · discussed at 4 council meetings · 9 councils

Councils are currently strengthening oversight, addressing transparency concerns, and updating governance codes to ensure effective and ethical operations.

Croydon Council's Full Council approved amendments to the Audit and Governance Committee's terms of reference in July 2026, strengthening its oversight of treasury and internal audit functions in line with new national guidance. In June 2026, Tower Hamlets councillors expressed frustration over late reports delaying governor appointments, which they said hindered due diligence and good governance. Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee approved a new Code of Corporate Governance in March 2026, aligning with CIPFA/SOLACE guidance to ensure effective, honest, and accountable operations.

Following local elections in May 2026, Enfield Council's new Leader, Councillor Alessandro Georgiou, pledged good governance, public service, and absolute transparency, immediately deleting Associate Cabinet Member posts to save £32,940 annually. Good governance involves ensuring an organisation is run effectively, ethically, and accountably. No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this topic.

Key facts

  1. Croydon Council's Full Council approved amendments to the Audit and Governance Committee's terms of reference on 20 July 2026. Source
  2. Tower Hamlets' General Purposes Committee approved six governor nominations on 29 June 2026. Source
  3. Enfield Council's new Leader, Councillor Alessandro Georgiou, was elected on 27 May 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
  4. Enfield Council deleted Associate Cabinet Member posts, expected to save £32,940 annually. Source
  5. Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee approved a new Code of Corporate Governance on 19 March 2026. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Latest stories

  1. Audit committee oversight strengthened Croydon Council's Audit and Governance Committee has significantly strengthened its oversight of the council's treasury and internal audit functions, a move prompted by new... Croydon 23 July 2026
  2. Tower Hamlets Governor Appointments Delayed by Late Reports, Councillors Express Frustration Tower Hamlets councillors have expressed frustration over the late submission of reports, which has led to delays in appointing local authority governors. The General Purposes... Tower Hamlets 30 June 2026
  3. Conservatives Take Control of Enfield Council, New Leadership Elected Enfield Council has seen a significant shift in its political landscape, with the Conservative Party now leading the administration following the recent local elections. The... Enfield 30 May 2026
  4. Conservatives Gain Control of Enfield Council, Elect New Leader and Mayor The Conservative Party has taken control of Enfield Council, ending Labour's long tenure in the borough. The shift in political power was confirmed at the council's Annual... Enfield 30 May 2026
  5. Enfield Council Slashes Associate Cabinet Member Posts to Save £32,940 Annually Enfield Council has significantly reduced the number of Associate Cabinet Member posts as part of a wider administrative shake-up. Enfield 30 May 2026
  6. North Middlesex Hospital maternity service rated 'Requires Improvement' North Middlesex Hospital's maternity service has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a significant step up from its previous 'Inadequate'... Enfield 25 March 2026
  7. Islington Council Approves New Code of Corporate Governance Islington Council has approved a new Code of Corporate Governance, designed to ensure the council operates effectively, honestly, and accountably, providing assurance to... Islington 22 March 2026
  8. Lewisham Pension Fund updates investment strategy Lewisham Pension Fund has updated its investment strategy, incorporating feedback from a member survey and aligning with new regulatory requirements for investment pooling. Lewisham 19 March 2026