Transparency and openness
Hillingdon Council recently appointed an Independent Chair to its new Audit, Finance & Performance Committee to enhance transparency.
Hillingdon Council recently agreed to appoint Mr Paul Grady as the Independent Chair of its new Audit, Finance & Performance Committee in September 2026. This decision, welcomed by Councillor Steve Tuckwell and Councillor Richard Mills, aims to enhance scrutiny, openness, and transparency within the council's operations. Councillor Tuckwell stated the committee was established to provide 'enhanced scrutiny, openness and transparency', with the new arrangements subject to ongoing review.
The topic of transparency and openness, which concerns making information and decision-making processes accessible and understandable to the public, is not currently scheduled for discussion at any upcoming council meetings. This principle is fundamental to public oversight of government proceedings and is often associated with democratic reform.
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