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Ex-Lambeth Council Chief’s £87,879 Payout After Drink-Driving Conviction Draws Criticism

Newly released documents reveal the taxpayer-funded settlement was paid in line with contractual obligations despite public outrage over Dosunmu’s misconduct.

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Overview

  • Bayo Dosunmu, former Lambeth Council chief executive, received an £87,879 payout after resigning in July 2024 following a drink-driving conviction.
  • The settlement included £46,943 for his notice period, £6,687 for untaken leave, and £34,250 for pro rata returning officer duties.
  • Dosunmu pleaded guilty in September 2024 to drink-driving, driving without insurance, and failing to stop after a collision, receiving a community order and a two-year driving ban.
  • Lambeth Council defended the payout as being in line with contractual terms for work already completed, including election duties prior to his resignation.
  • Critics, including the TaxPayers’ Alliance, have condemned the payment as a misuse of public funds, calling for greater accountability in such cases.