Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform is currently addressing a projected £2.16 million overspend in the council's General Fund.
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform is currently addressing Hammersmith and Fulham Council's financial health, with a projected £2.16 million overspend in the General Fund. In December 2025, Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, presented a report detailing this overspend, which is largely due to pressures in adult social care, temporary accommodation, and children's services. The report also outlined mitigation measures.
This role oversees financial matters and reform initiatives for Hammersmith and Fulham Council. While the council's financial management received praise in a Local Government Association peer review in July 2025, the Medium-Term Financial Strategy projects a significant budget gap of £43.9 million by 2028/29. The council is planning for these future financial challenges.
Key facts
- Councillor Rowan Ree, Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform, reported a projected £2.16 million overspend in December 2025. Source
- The £2.16 million overspend represents 1% of the council's net budget, as reported in December 2025. Source
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's finance management received high praise in a July 2025 LGA peer review. Source
- A Medium-Term Financial Strategy projects a £43.9 million budget gap by 2028/29 for the council. Source
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