Monthly Council Budget Monitoring Report: Month 6
Hillingdon Council is addressing significant budget pressures, including a projected £36 million overspend, by introducing new revenue streams.
Hillingdon Council is addressing significant budget pressures, with a projected £36 million overspend reported in November 2025. To generate revenue, the council's cabinet approved the introduction of fees for non-commercial photography in parks and green spaces in November 2025.
These financial challenges, which are outlined in monthly budget monitoring reports, stem from high demand for temporary accommodation and homelessness support, particularly in the vicinity of Heathrow Airport, and consistently high demand for Adult Social Care.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council's cabinet approved fees for non-commercial photography in parks in November 2025. Source
- A projected £36 million overspend was reported for Hillingdon Council in November 2025. Source
- Budget pressures include demand for temporary accommodation and homelessness support. Source
- High demand for Adult Social Care also contributes to budget pressures. 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.