Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation
Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, Councillor Martin Goddard, is currently facing calls for resignation and a government investigation into the council's finances.
In September 2025, Hillingdon Council's Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation, Councillor Martin Goddard, faced calls for his immediate resignation and a government investigation into the council's financial position. This followed a motion proposed by Councillor Sital Punja, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, citing concerns over dwindling reserves and financial missteps highlighted by external auditors Ernst & Young (EY).
These concerns about financial oversight were previously raised in July 2025, when Councillor Gursharan Mand questioned Councillor Martin Goddard about delays in budget monitoring reports during a Council meeting. The Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation is a specific role within Hillingdon Council responsible for finance and transformation matters.
Key facts
- In September 2025, a motion called for the resignation of Councillor Martin Goddard and a government investigation into Hillingdon Council's finances. Source
- The motion was proposed by Councillor Sital Punja, Deputy Leader of the Labour Group, in September 2025. Source
- External auditors Ernst & Young (EY) issued a damning report, contributing to the call for investigation in September 2025. Source
- Concerns were raised about delays in Hillingdon Council's budget monitoring reports in July 2025. Source
- Councillor Gursharan Mand questioned Councillor Martin Goddard about report delays at a Council meeting on 10 July 2025. Source
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