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External Debt

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Hounslow Council's external debt has surged to £664.41 million, driven by capital programme borrowing.

Hounslow Council's external debt surged to £664.41 million in September 2026, primarily due to borrowing for the capital programme. The Treasury Management Annual Report for 2025/26 detailed this, confirming the council remained compliant with its Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators.

The report, presented by Executive Director of Finance and Resources Jake Bacchus, also noted the council's total investment position increased to £73.5 million. External debt refers to the total money owed by Hounslow Council to external lenders.

Key facts

  1. Hounslow Council's external debt surged to £664.41 million in September 2026. Source
  2. The debt increase was primarily driven by borrowing for the capital programme. Source
  3. The council's total investment position increased to £73.5 million. Source
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  1. Hounslow Council Debt Surges to £664m Amid Capital Programme Borrowing Hounslow Council's total external debt has surged to £664.41 million, a significant increase primarily driven by borrowing for the capital programme. This figure was detailed in... Hounslow 12 September 2026