Localism Act 2011
Councils are currently focusing on ethical oversight, councillor conduct, and remuneration transparency under the Localism Act 2011.
Councils are currently addressing ethical oversight and councillor conduct, which the Localism Act 2011 aims to decentralise. Bexley's Members' Code of Conduct Committee discussed complaints and the recruitment of Independent Persons in September 2026. Lewisham's Standards Committee appointed members to new sub-committees for handling complaints in July 2026. Southwark Council appointed independent persons to advise on councillor conduct in March 2026, a statutory requirement under the Act, while Tower Hamlets' Standards Advisory Committee discussed code of conduct matters and dispensations in July 2026.
Regarding remuneration transparency, Greenwich Council deferred a decision on the Assistant Director of Environment and Leisure salary in August 2026. Croydon Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27, outlining remuneration policies for chief officers and employees, was reviewed in January 2026. Tower Hamlets Council is scheduled to meet in October 2026, continuing discussions related to the Act's influence on local governance.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council deferred a decision on the Assistant Director of Environment and Leisure salary in August 2026. Source
- Lewisham's Standards Committee appointed members to two new sub-committees in July 2026. Source
- Southwark Council appointed two new independent persons to advise on councillor conduct in March 2026. Source
- Croydon Council's Pay Policy Statement for 2026-27 was reviewed in January 2026. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. 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.