Correspondence

Rotherham intervention: proposed return of additional powers

The Secretary of State is proposing a revised intervention package for Rotherham which would return additional powers to the council.

Applies to England

Documents

Letter from DCLG to Rotherham council about a revised intervention package (9 February 2017)

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Commissioners' 21 month progress report - letter to Secretary of State (10 November 2016)

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Appendix A: Progress of the council’s improvement plan

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Appendix B: Ofsted monitoring visit – draft letter

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Appendix C: KPMG annual audit letter 2015/16

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Appendix D: Independent progress review letter

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Appendix E: Local Government Association mentoring progress review

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Appendix F: Local Government Association member development programme evaluation

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Appendix G: Restoration of functions evidence table

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Appendix H: Preparations for phase 3 intervention

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Agreed protocol for internal audit (12 December 2016)

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Care Quality Commission inspection report - Lord Hardy Court (December 2016)

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Return of functions enquiries/objections log (December 2016)

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Details

On 10 November 2016, the Lead Commissioner wrote to the Secretary of State with a 21-month progress report on the work of the Commissioners and information supporting the return of additional powers to the council. Additional evidence was provided in December 2016.

The letter from the Department for Communities and Local Government outlines a revised intervention package proposed by the Secretary of State, and invites representations from the council on the proposed return of 6 service areas:

  • adult social care and the council’s partnership with the NHS
  • economic growth
  • town centre
  • grounds maintenance
  • external partnerships
  • audit

See documents relating to the original intervention.

Information about the work of the Commissioners can be found on the Commissioners’ web pages on the Rotherham council website.

Published 9 February 2017