Animosity hampering scrutiny, investigation warns

By Mark Whitehead | 30 October 2023

Animosity between councillors and the mayor of an east London council are hampering proper scrutiny of its activities, an investigation has warned.

A report on Labour-run Newham LBC by the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny consultancy said the local authority risked being 'trapped in a vicious circle' of worsening relationships.

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