Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Update
Islington Council is addressing financial sustainability by increasing building control charges.
Islington Council is increasing building control charges from October 2025 to ensure the service's financial sustainability, a decision noted by the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee in October 2025. This measure, part of the council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) update, aims to address a budget shortfall within two years.
The increase includes a 50% fee rise for some building control services, following a short-term investment of £0.792 million into the service for 2025/6. The council's MTFS is a key financial strategy document reviewed by the Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee.
Key facts
- Islington Council is increasing building control charges from 5 October 2025. Source
- The Corporate Resources and Economy Scrutiny Committee noted the decision on 9 October 2025. Source
- The increase aims to address a budget shortfall and ensure financial sustainability within two years. Source
- Some building control services will be affected by a 50% fee increase. Source
- A short-term investment of £0.792 million was made for the service for 2025/6. Source
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