Issue

Transparency

13 stories · discussed at 6 council meetings · 18 councils

The principle of operating in an open and honest way, with information readily available.

Latest stories

  1. Ealing Council Committee Upholds Decision on West Middlesex Golf Course Future Ealing Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee has upheld a previous Cabinet decision regarding the future of West Middlesex Golf Course. The decision, which was called in by... Ealing 25 July 2026
  2. Wandsworth council increases scrutiny committee size Wandsworth Council has increased the size of its Overview and Scrutiny Committees and reintroduced oral questions to Cabinet members as part of a wider overhaul of its... Wandsworth 22 July 2026
  3. Waltham Forest Council Faces Scrutiny Over Littering Contractor Transparency and Fines Waltham Forest Council faced scrutiny over its contract with a private litter enforcement company, 3GS, during a recent council meeting. Councillors raised concerns about... Waltham Forest 18 July 2026
  4. Brent council to boost SCIL fund transparency Brent Council has committed to enhancing transparency surrounding the allocation of its Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) funds following a motion passed at a... Brent 7 July 2026
  5. Harrow Council formally opposes government planning reforms, citing concerns over local democracy Harrow Council has formally opposed the UK government's proposed reforms to planning laws, with councillors arguing the changes would effectively abolish the vital role that... Harrow 3 July 2026
  6. Lambeth Council Overhauls Governance Model to Boost Transparency and Councillor Roles Lambeth Council has adopted a new governance model, moving away from a solely leader and cabinet system. The decision, made during a council meeting on Monday, June 1, 2026,... Lambeth 3 June 2026
  7. Enfield Council Slashes Associate Cabinet Member Posts to Save £32,940 Annually Enfield Council has significantly reduced the number of Associate Cabinet Member posts as part of a wider administrative shake-up. Enfield 30 May 2026
  8. Croydon Council to allow public questions at budget meetings Croydon Council is set to introduce a new provision allowing members of the public to ask questions at council tax and budget setting meetings, aiming to enhance public... Croydon 15 April 2026