Member's Code of Conduct
Lewisham Council's Standards Committee recently appointed members to new sub-committees to handle complaints under the Member's Code of Conduct.
In July 2026, Lewisham's Standards Committee appointed members to two new sub-committees, Standards Sub-Committee A and Standards Sub-Committee B. These bodies are tasked with handling hearings and appeals related to complaints under the Member's Code of Conduct, which outlines expected standards of behaviour for elected members.
The appointments, including councillors such as Briony Edwards and Andre Bourne, aim to ensure fairness and prevent conflicts of interest by separating initial complaint consideration from appeals, adhering to principles of natural justice. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Member's Code of Conduct.
Key facts
- Lewisham's Standards Committee appointed members to two new sub-committees in July 2026. Source
- The new sub-committees are named Standards Sub-Committee A and Standards Sub-Committee B. Source
- Standards Sub-Committee A includes Councillor Briony Edwards and Councillor Andre Bourne. Source
- The appointments were confirmed during a meeting on Monday, July 20, 2026. Source
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