Chief Executive & S151 Officer
Barnet Council is addressing significant financial risks identified in a critical review, impacting the S151 Officer.
Barnet Council formally accepted all 18 recommendations from a critical financial review in September 2026. The review, commissioned by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, highlighted significant financial sustainability risks for the council. These include a projected structural deficit of £79.3 million in 2026-27 and £243.5 million by 2030-31, alongside a substantial reliance on Exceptional Financial Support.
The review also identified concerns such as weak savings delivery and a lack of delivery discipline, which fall under the remit of the S151 Officer, who is responsible for the council's financial affairs. The Chief Executive also serves as the most senior administrative officer of the council.
Key facts
- Barnet Council formally accepted 18 recommendations from a financial review in September 2026. Source
- The financial review projected a structural deficit of £79.3 million for Barnet Council in 2026-27. Source
- The projected structural deficit for Barnet Council is £243.5 million by 2030-31. Source
- The review highlighted Barnet Council's substantial reliance on Exceptional Financial Support. Source
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