Government intervention

Central government intervention into the finances, investments and related governance of the council, Section 114 notice, Grant Thornton Public Interest Report, part 2 meeting documents, the Improvement and Recovery Plan.

Grant Thornton Public Interest Report

We have published a public interest report into our past governance arrangements, investment decisions and financial strategy.

The independent report, carried out by external auditor Grant Thornton UK LLP, looks at the past decisions and actions taken by us which have contributed to our current financial situation.

Grant Thornton Public Interest Report for Woking Borough Council (PDF, 650.78 KB)

Extraordinary council meeting to discuss the Grant Thornton report

An Extraordinary Council Meeting was held on Wednesday 20 November 2024. 

Woking Borough Councillors had the opportunity to discuss the findings and recommendations of the report and agree the next steps.  

Watch a recording of the extraordinary council meeting – 20 November 2024