Value for Money Update and Issuance of Recommendations Under Section 24 Schedule 7(2) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014
Hillingdon Council faces calls for a financial investigation and resignations following an Ernst & Young report on governance weaknesses.
Hillingdon Council is currently facing calls for a formal financial investigation and the resignations of Councillor Ian Edwards and Councillor Martin Goddard, following a report from external auditors Ernst & Young (EY). The motion, proposed by Councillor Sital Punja in September 2025, cited concerns over the council's dwindling reserves and financial missteps.
The catalyst for these calls is the S24 Report issued by Ernst & Young in July 2025, which highlighted 'fundamental governance weaknesses' within Hillingdon Council. This report was issued under Section 24 Schedule 7(2) of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Key facts
- In September 2025, Councillor Sital Punja proposed a motion calling for a formal financial investigation. Source
- The motion called for the resignations of Councillor Ian Edwards and Councillor Martin Goddard. Source
- The motion urged the Chief Executive to request a government investigation into the council's financial position. Source
- Ernst & Young issued a report on 24 July 2025, highlighting 'fundamental governance weaknesses' within Hillingdon Council. Source
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