The Shareholder Committee of Hillingdon Council met on Thursday 15 January 2026 to discuss director appointments and business plans for two council-owned companies. Decisions were made regarding director changes for Hillingdon First Ltd and The Hillingdon Care Company, the adoption of a business plan for the latter, and the expansion of care services at The Burroughs Care Home.

Hillingdon First Ltd - Director Appointments

The Shareholder Committee agreed to make several changes to the director appointments for Hillingdon First Ltd. These changes included the removal of Karrie Whelan, Daniel Kennedy, and Andy Goodwin. Pete Carpenter and Sandra Taylor were appointed as new directors. The reasons provided for these changes were to address employment changes or potential conflicts of interest for the outgoing directors, and to appoint suitably qualified individuals to maintain governance for the company.

The Hillingdon Care Company - Director Appointments and Business

Significant decisions were made concerning The Hillingdon Care Company. The committee confirmed director appointments, including the appointment of Daniel Kennedy and Pete Carpenter, and the removal of Brendan Molloy. A summary Business Plan for The Hillingdon Care Company was adopted. Furthermore, the committee agreed to register The Burroughs Care Home to include nursing care, noting the acquisition of the home and the completion of all legal and operational steps. The committee also acknowledged the Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for The Hillingdon Care Company to include The Burroughs, with a Registered Manager now in place. An independent inspection of The Burroughs following its transfer from Care UK to The Hillingdon Care Company was also noted.

During discussions, the committee explored the financial and tax advantages of the Teckal model¹ and the business plan. They also considered the synergies and benefits of expanding The Burroughs Care Home's services to include nursing care, pending CQC approval. Questions were raised regarding the financing of refurbishment works. The committee concluded by commending officers for their work in developing the new company.

Committee Forward Planner

The Shareholder Committee noted its Forward Planner, which outlines future meeting dates and its programme of work for the current municipal year. The Leader of the Council indicated that he might review the timings for future committee meetings, potentially scheduling them for daytime sessions.