Chris Martin, Assistant Director of Audit & Risk
Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee is discussing a decline in whistleblowing referrals, despite increased complexity.
Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee noted in March 2026 a biennial report indicating a decrease in whistleblowing referrals, covering August 2025 to January 2026. The report highlighted an increase in the complexity of these referrals, with four new cases meeting whistleblowing criteria, three of which remain open.
The reduction in referral numbers is attributed to a strategic decision made approximately a year prior to filter complaints towards other resolution methods, such as HR consideration. This approach aims to manage the increasing complexity of cases, as discussed by the committee in March 2026.
Key facts
- Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee noted a decrease in whistleblowing referrals in March 2026. Source
- The biennial report covered whistleblowing referrals from August 2025 to January 2026. Source
- Four new referrals met whistleblowing criteria between August 2025 and January 2026. Source
- Three of the four new whistleblowing referrals remained open as of March 2026. Source
- A strategic decision was made to filter whistleblowing complaints to other resolution methods. Source
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