Monitoring Officer
Newham Council recently appointed members to its Audit and Governance Committee and discussed its Standards Committee work, both areas where the Monitoring Officer provides advice.
Newham Council's Standards Committee met in June 2026 to discuss its work programme for the upcoming municipal year and its annual report. The Monitoring Officer is responsible for advising the council on the interpretation and implementation of its code of conduct, a key area for the Standards Committee.
In December 2025, Newham Council appointed Daniel Carr as Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, along with Alexandra Ngini and Joanne Pitt as independent members for a three-year term. The Monitoring Officer advises on legal and procedural matters, which are relevant to the Audit and Governance Committee's oversight of governance.
Key facts
- Newham Council appointed Daniel Carr as Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee in December 2025. Source
- Alexandra Ngini and Joanne Pitt were appointed as independent members of the Audit and Governance Committee in December 2025. Source
- The appointments to the Audit and Governance Committee are for a three-year term. Source
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