transformation programme
Councils are grappling with significant budget overspends and financial pressures while implementing transformation programmes.
Kingston Council is forecasting a £720,000 budget overspend for the 2026/27 financial year, as reported to the Corporate and Resources Committee in September 2026, amidst its Transformation Programme. Separately, Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care and Public Health department faces a projected £3.477 million overspend for 2026/27, attributed to increased demand and rising care costs, despite its programme aiming for financial sustainability.
These financial pressures highlight the challenges councils face while undertaking Transformation Programmes, which are initiatives focused on significant changes and improvements. For example, Richmond upon Thames Council launched its Transformation Programme in September 2025 in response to a projected £2.8 million overspend, primarily driven by rising homelessness costs, and a projected 90% reduction in government grant funding in October 2025.
Key facts
- Kingston Council forecasts a £720,000 budget overspend for the 2026/27 financial year. Source
- Wandsworth Council's Adult Social Care department faces a projected £3.477 million overspend for 2026/27. Source
- Richmond upon Thames Council launched its Transformation Programme in September 2025. Source
- Richmond upon Thames faced a projected £2.8 million overspend in September 2025. Source
- Richmond upon Thames was projected to suffer a 90% reduction in government grant funding in October 2025. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.