Hillingdon Council is grappling with delays in the delivery of crucial budget monitoring reports, raising concerns among councillors about financial oversight. The issue was brought to the forefront during the Council meeting on 10 July 2025, as documented in the Agenda frontsheet and Public reports pack.
During the meeting, Councillor Gursharan Mand directly questioned the Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, Councillor Martin Goddard, regarding these delays. According to the Questions from Members document, Councillor Mand asked:
Can the Cabinet member please explain the absence and delays of budget monitoring reports and financial reports to Cabinet and Select Committee meetings?
The delays and absence of these reports hinder the ability of councillors to effectively scrutinise the council's financial performance and make informed decisions. The lack of timely information could potentially impact the council's ability to address financial challenges and ensure responsible spending of public funds.
