UK Council Accountability
Source-linked flags for every flagged council — evidence-based, neutral language
12 councils · 52 flags
Updated 17 June 2026
Updated 17 June 2026
Total flags
52
across 12 councils
Critical
18
Section 114 · commissioners
High severity
28
Audit · best value
Medium severity
6
Governance · transparency
Severity mix across all flags
35%
54%
12%
Critical18
High28
Medium6
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Severity by council
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All flagged councilsclick any row for detail
| Council | Flags | Severity | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Croydon | 10 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Slough Borough Council | 8 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Nottingham City Council | 7 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Thurrock Council | 7 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Birmingham City Council | 6 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Woking Borough Council | 4 | critical | Financial stress, Audit & assurance, Governance & transparency |
| Northamptonshire County Council | 2 | critical | Financial stress |
| London Borough of Tower Hamlets | 2 | critical | Governance & transparency |
| Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council | 2 | critical | Governance & transparency |
| Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | 1 | critical | Governance & transparency |
| Liverpool City Council | 2 | high | Governance & transparency |
| Bradford Metropolitan District Council | 1 | high | Governance & transparency |