Stakeholder Engagement with Members
Lambeth Council is currently addressing concerns about its stakeholder engagement with members in financial decision-making, following an independent review.
An independent review by Grant Thornton found Lambeth Council is at risk of non-compliance in stakeholder engagement with members, among other financial areas, according to a report presented to the Audit and Risk Committee on 22 October 2026. The report highlighted concerns about the council's process of involving elected members in financial decision-making and discussions.
The review identified eight key financial areas where the council is at risk of non-compliance, despite meeting nine other standards. This includes issues such as demonstrating value for money, financial resilience, and medium-term financial planning, alongside the engagement of members in financial matters.
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