The Audit, Finance & Performance Committee of Hillingdon Council met on Thursday 10 September 2026. The meeting's agenda included the consideration of minutes from a previous meeting and interviews for the position of Independent Chair of the committee.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The committee was scheduled to review the minutes from the meeting held on 5 August 2026. These minutes noted that Hillingdon was among the last London boroughs to publish its 2025/26 Statement of Accounts. The previous meeting also saw the committee review the Period 2 (May) 2026 Financial Monitoring Report for 2026/27, which covered the revenue and capital position, savings delivery, and grant funding. Discussions at that time also touched upon the Council's financial position, future challenges, and ongoing work to strengthen budget monitoring arrangements. The committee had also requested that a report on digital transformation be added to its work programme.

Interviews for Independent Chair

A significant item on the agenda was the interview process for the Independent Chair of the Audit, Finance and Performance Committee. This role is a co-opted position, meaning the individual is not an elected councillor but brings specific expertise, in this case, financial expertise. The committee was scheduled to conduct these interviews with the aim of making a recommendation to the full Council for the appointment. The successful candidate would be expected to provide independent oversight and assurance functions for the council's audit, finance, and performance activities.