The London Borough of Waltham Forest recognises that promoting high ethical standards is the cornerstone of good governance and maintains public confidence in local democracy.
"I am delighted to have been appointed an Independent Member and recently Chair of the Standards Committee. Recent national events have highlighted the value of the Code of Conduct in maintaining and measuring high standards of transparency, accountability and probity in the governance of public bodies. Our Councillors recognise the importance of the Code and support the work of the Committee in ensuring Standards are met."
Caryle Webb-Ingall, Chair of the Standards Committee
The Standards Committee
The Standards Committee is the main committee that ensures all members adhere to the highest possible standards:
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- The Monitoring Officer
- The Register of Interests and the Register of Gifts and Hospitality
- Code of Conduct
- Complaints and Investigations against Councillors
The Local Code of Corporate Governance
The Local Code of Corporate Governance covering:
- Working with the community
- Service delivery arrangements
- Decision making processes
- Managing risk and internal control
- Standards of conduct
