Inconsistent progress on delivering financial stability and improving culture at Slough Borough Council means the current three-year government intervention might not be long enough, commissioners...
A city council facing government intervention has said ministers should not appoint commissioners, because the budget gap leading to its Section 114 notice was driven by “external pressures” rather...
Concerns over the financial stability of Nottingham City Council following its Section 114 notice has prompted levelling up secretary Michael Gove to propose appointing commissioners.
An unaddressed “structural” budget deficit and a lack of usable reserves mean Birmingham City Council must make £200m of cuts in the next two years, casting doubt over its ability to set a lawful...
A lack of corporate focus and low capacity in the finance department at Thurrock Council have slowed progress on reforms to deliver financial stability, government-appointed commissioners have said.
Longstanding governance issues and a recent Section 114 notice have prompted levelling up secretary Michael Gove to propose appointing commissioners at Birmingham City Council.
Government-appointed commissioners at Slough Borough Council have warned their intervention will not reduce until the authority delivers “demonstrable and sustained improvement”.
A “fundamental shift” in culture at Slough Borough Council is needed to avoid it being broken up, the government has warned after reading a report from the team trying to turn the organisation around.
A more credible financial position and the recruitment of senior officers have left government-appointed commissioners “cautiously optimistic” of the turnaround at Liverpool City Council.
Failed commercial investments have prompted Thurrock Council to request £182m of exceptional financial support from the government to help it balance its 2023-24 budget.
A senior local government official has revealed the commissioners appointed to Thurrock Council will get additional powers to help turn the authority around.
Government-appointed commissioners for Sandwell Borough Council have praised reforms to improve governance and contract management following a critical auditors report.
Thurrock Council’s concentrated investment strategy was a failing that resulted in a £470m budget black hole, according to the official turnaround team.
