Hillingdon Council's Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee met on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, to scrutinise council spending and review key performance indicators.
The committee, chaired by Councillor John Riley, examined several reports, including the Annual Complaint & Service Monitoring Report, the Budget & Spending Report, the Forward Plan, and the Work Programme. These reports offer a comprehensive overview of the council's performance, financial health, and upcoming priorities.
The Annual Complaint & Service Monitoring Report, covering 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, was reviewed to identify areas for service delivery improvement. Complaint reports like this are produced by local authorities to monitor their performance. The committee was scheduled to review the report to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.
The Budget & Spending Report was also on the agenda, allowing the committee to monitor the council's income and expenditure and scrutinise its financial management. The report would likely contain details of the council's income and expenditure, and would allow the committee to scrutinise the council's financial management.
Furthermore, the committee discussed the Forward Plan, a list of upcoming decisions to be made by the council. This plan, usually published quarterly, allows residents and interested parties to stay informed about upcoming decisions. The Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee was expected to discuss the Forward Plan, giving residents and other interested parties an opportunity to find out what decisions are coming up, and when they will be made.
The Work Programme was also a key discussion point. This programme outlines the topics the committee will focus on in the coming year, ensuring alignment with the council's priorities and efficient resource allocation. The Work Programme sets out the topics that the committee intends to focus on over the coming year, ensuring that the committee's work is aligned with the council's priorities, and that it is making the best use of its resources.
Attendees at the meeting included Councillor Adam Bennett, Councillor Kaushik Banerjee, Councillor Farhad Choubedar, Councillor Narinder Garg, Councillor Mohammed Shofiul Islam, Councillor Gursharan Mand, and Councillor Sital Punja, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group.