Governance Review Improvement Plan (GRIP)
Hillingdon Council's Governance Review Improvement Plan (GRIP) was launched in March 2025 to address identified governance weaknesses.
The Governance Review Improvement Plan (GRIP) was launched by Hillingdon Council in March 2025 to address governance weaknesses identified in various reviews. This plan followed significant financial concerns and calls for investigation within the council.
In September 2025, Hillingdon Council faced an urgent call for a formal financial investigation following a damning report from external auditors Ernst & Young. A motion by Councillor Sital Punja expressed no confidence in the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Transformation.
This occurred as the council grappled with a severe financial crisis, facing a £65.71 million deficit, the highest in London, as discussed at a council meeting in September 2025. No further discussions or decisions regarding GRIP are currently scheduled in the provided material.
Key facts
- Hillingdon Council faced an urgent call for a formal financial investigation in September 2025. Source
- A motion expressed no confidence in Hillingdon Council's Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance & Transformation in September 2025. Source
- Hillingdon Council faced a £65.71 million deficit, highest in London, in September 2025. Source
- The council had a cumulative Dedicated Schools Grant deficit of £65.6 million as of March 2025. Source
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