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London borough enters EFS talks with Government

Hillingdon LBC is in talks with the Government over exceptional financial support (EFS) as budget overspends threaten to outstrip its reserves.

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By Martin Ford | 25 July 2025
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Hillingdon LBC is in talks with the Government over exceptional financial support (EFS) as budget overspends threaten to outstrip its reserves.

The council is expecting a £16.4m overspend against its 2025-26 budget, according to a report by corporate director of finance Andy Goodwin.

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