resources
Councils are currently addressing resource allocation, including audit capacity, service provision, and financial planning for the upcoming year.
Islington Council's Audit and Risk Committee approved its 2026/27 Internal Audit plan in March 2026, which increased contingency days to 130 out of 776 total audit days. This decision aimed to enhance the council's flexibility in responding to emerging risks and to support effective governance and internal control, as outlined in the service's strategy.
In April 2026, Bromley Council considered options for the future of its arboricultural service, following a review by the Environment and Community Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee, to address budget challenges. Also in April 2026, Waltham Forest's Health & Wellbeing and Health & Care Partnership Boards discussed the Better Care Fund Annual Plan for 2026/27, focusing on financial resource allocation.
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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 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.