good governance
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
- Croydon Council's Full Council approved amendments to the Audit and Governance Committee's terms of reference on 20 July 2026. Source
- Tower Hamlets' General Purposes Committee approved six governor nominations on 29 June 2026. Source
- Enfield Council's new Leader, Councillor Alessandro Georgiou, was elected on 27 May 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Enfield Council deleted Associate Cabinet Member posts, expected to save £32,940 annually. Source
- 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.