Lambeth to commission an independent financial review as part of a commitment to be open and transparent with local residents

8 July 2026

Written by: Lambeth Council

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Lambeth Council will commission an independent review of its financial management, as set out at the Council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday.

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Lambeth to commission an independent financial review as part of a commitment to be open and transparent with local residents

The review, to be led by an independent expert organisation, will assess the council’s current spending and budget setting processes, comparing them against national best practice standards for local government finance to ensure Lambeth is securing value for money.

The findings will be published later this year and made available to every resident in Lambeth. The review will help to comprehensively set out what has led to the council’s current financial situation, and make recommendations to address that.

Lambeth faces a stark financial challenge, and the review will examine the situation as well as how to address it going forward.

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