Staff Turnover
Councils are addressing high staff turnover impacting service delivery and financial compliance.
In March 2026, Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that staff turnover reached 26.2%, exceeding the England average and causing inconsistent care. This followed Redbridge Council missing its June 2025 statutory deadline for 2024/25 financial accounts, with staff turnover cited as a key factor in a report to the Governance and Assurance Committee in November 2025.
Councils are examining the rate at which employees leave and are replaced, with reasons for departure including career progression and better salary. This issue, identified as a risk for the Avon Pension Fund, can lead to service inconsistencies and compliance failures, as seen with Redbridge Council's delayed financial accounts.
Key facts
- Bexley's Adult Social Care reported 26.2% staff turnover in March 2026. Source
- Redbridge Council missed its 30 June 2025 deadline for 2024/25 financial accounts. Source
- Staff turnover was a key factor for Redbridge Council's delayed financial accounts in November 2025. Source
- Bexley's staff turnover reasons included career progression (55%) and better salary (22%). Source
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