Future Bexley Assurance Framework
Bexley Council is currently addressing concerns about the complexity and language of its Future Bexley Assurance Framework.
In July 2026, councillors raised questions about the complexity and terminology of Bexley Council's Future Bexley Assurance Framework, which is designed to safeguard frontline services and ensure financial resilience. Councillor Stefano Borella cited examples like 'mandatory ask escalations' as potentially daunting for staff. The Deputy Director of Transformation, Aisha Hakim-Rahman, stated that the language would be reviewed as the framework is rolled out to make it more accessible. The Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the proposed framework in July 2026.
The council has confirmed £3.63 million in savings for 2026/27, which relates to the Future Bexley programme that the framework helps to track and assure. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the framework.
Key facts
- Councillors raised questions about the complexity and terminology of the Future Bexley Assurance Framework in July 2026. Source
- The Deputy Director of Transformation stated that the framework's language would be reviewed for accessibility. Source
- Bexley Council confirmed £3.63 million in savings for 2026/27. Source
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