Whistleblowing Policy
Councils are reviewing whistleblowing policies and investigating referrals, with discussions on strengthening procedures and the impact of internal frameworks.
Ealing Council's Audit Committee reviewed whistleblowing reports in September 2026. In December 2025, Croydon Council's Audit & Governance Committee reviewed whistleblowing referrals from January to October 2025, concerning manager compliance, financial governance, and a private tenancy arrangement. Hounslow Council is investigating fraud allegations following a whistleblowing report in November 2025, noting a potential shift in reporting due to its Resolution Framework.
Southwark Council is reviewing its whistleblowing policy, which is on a four-yearly cycle, to strengthen the system, as noted by the Cabinet in October 2025. This followed a recommendation from the Overview & Scrutiny Committee. Hackney Council's Audit Committee made key decisions regarding whistleblowing in April 2026. A whistleblowing policy outlines procedures for employees to report concerns about wrongdoing within an organisation.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's Audit & Governance Committee reviewed whistleblowing referrals from January to October 2025 in December 2025. Source
- Hounslow Council is investigating fraud allegations following a whistleblowing report, as reported in November 2025. Source
- Southwark Council is reviewing its whistleblowing policy, which is on a four-yearly cycle, as noted by the Cabinet 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.