Issue

Financial Resilience

13 stories · discussed at 14 council meetings · 17 councils

The ability of individuals, households, or communities to withstand financial shocks and stresses. The ability of an organization to withstand financial shocks and maintain its operations and services. The ability of individuals or organizations to withstand financial shocks and maintain their financial well-being. The ability of a council to maintain its financial stability over the medium to long term. The ability of an organization to withstand financial shocks and maintain its operations and services. For West Suffolk Council, this refers to their ability to withstand financial shocks and maintain operations.

Latest stories

  1. Weaknesses persist in Tower Hamlets' internal controls Tower Hamlets Council continues to face persistent weaknesses in its internal controls, according to the latest findings from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY). Tower Hamlets 25 September 2026
  2. Tower Hamlets Faces Widespread Poverty Driven by Housing Costs and Low Pay Tower Hamlets faces a significant challenge with an estimated 117,000 to 130,000 residents living in poverty, despite the borough's economic success. This was highlighted during... Tower Hamlets 23 September 2026
  3. Poverty in Tower Hamlets: 130,000 residents affected Tower Hamlets Faces Significant Poverty Challenge with Up to 130,000 Residents Affected Tower Hamlets 23 September 2026
  4. Hillingdon Council Approves 2026-2030 Priorities Hillingdon Council has formally approved its priorities for the next four years, setting out a clear vision for the borough between 2026 and 2030. The overarching ambition is to... Hillingdon 19 September 2026
  5. Savings schemes at risk of delivery Lambeth Council is grappling with significant financial challenges, with 21 savings schemes at risk of not being delivered, potentially creating a £18.157 million gap in the... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  6. Council warns of funding cuts impact Lambeth Council is grappling with a severe financial crisis, forecasting an £11 million overspend for the current financial year and a staggering £93 million budget gap over the... Lambeth 23 July 2026
  7. Merton faces £9.6m budget gap by 2027/28 Merton Council is facing a projected budget gap of £9.694 million by the financial year 2027/28, with the deficit expected to grow to £33.808 million by 2030/31. This... Merton 17 July 2026
  8. Camden Council Extends Funding for Advice Network Amid Financial Hardship Concerns Camden Council's Cabinet has approved a 12-month extension to funding for the Camden Advice Network (CAN), ensuring continued support for residents facing financial hardship. Camden 10 July 2026