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members' code of conduct

10 stories · discussed at 13 council meetings · 15 councils

The set of rules and ethical standards governing the behavior of councillors in Tower Hamlets.

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  1. Hammersmith and Fulham Councillors Gain Policy for Overseas System Access Hammersmith and Fulham councillors will now have a clearer policy for accessing council systems while working abroad, following a decision by the General Purpose Committee. The... Hammersmith and Fulham 17 September 2026
  2. Merton council addresses member conduct complaints Merton Council's Governance Standards and Audit Committee has reviewed a number of complaints against councillors, with the majority of these stemming from the use of social media. Merton 5 September 2026
  3. AI-generated complaints complicate Kingston Council's code of conduct enforcement The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in generating complaints is making it more challenging for Kingston upon Thames Council to uphold its code of conduct for... Kingston upon Thames 26 June 2026
  4. Tower Hamlets reviews member conduct strategy Tower Hamlets Council's Standards Advisory Committee has reviewed its strategy for member conduct, focusing on enhancing councillor training and addressing a rise in complaints.... Tower Hamlets 14 March 2026
  5. Hillingdon Council Sees Significant Rise in Councillor Declarations of Interest in 2025 Hillingdon Council saw a notable increase in declarations of interest from councillors in 2025, according to a report presented to the Standards Committee. Hillingdon 20 February 2026
  6. Lewisham Council Investigates Councillors for Multiple Code of Conduct Breaches Lewisham Council is investigating several councillors for potential breaches of the Members' Code of Conduct, according to a report presented at the Standards Committee meeting... Lewisham 22 November 2025
  7. Croydon Councillors Declare Gifts and Hospitality; Ethics Committee Reviews Standards and Safety Measures Croydon Mayor Jason Perry has declared gifts and hospitality received with an estimated value of up to £400, according to a report presented at the recent Ethics Committee... Croydon 16 November 2025
  8. Redbridge Councillor Sanctioned for Code of Conduct Breach Redbridge Councillor Kabir Mahmud has been sanctioned for breaching the council's Members' Code of Conduct, following a decision by the Standards (Hearings) Sub-Committee. The... Redbridge 22 September 2025