Independent report

Nottingham City Council Improvement and Assurance Board: first report

First report from the Improvement and Assurance Board containing their initial assessment of progress at Nottingham City Council.

Applies to England

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The Improvement and Assurance Board was appointed by the Secretary of State to provide support and challenge to Nottingham City Council as they seek to address the failings which have led to their difficulties. The Board also provides assurance to the Secretary of State on the Council’s progress.

The Board’s first report reflects this role in providing an initial assessment of the Council’s position and their expectations on next steps.

Ministerial response to the first report

The Secretary of State’s response to the Improvement and Assurance Board’s report notes their initial assessment of the Council’s progress in making improvements and stresses the key role that the Board’s subsequent reports will have in providing evidence on which any further actions would be based.

See the Nottingham capitalisation direction.

Published 17 March 2021