Notice

Rotherham intervention: return of certain functions

Directions issued to Rotherham metropolitan borough council which return control of certain functions.

Applies to England

Documents

Directions to Rotherham metropolitan borough council under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999, and section 497A(4B) of the Education Act 1996

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Explanatory memorandum accompanying Directions to Rotherham metropolitan borough council

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Letter from DCLG to Rotherham covering the Directions and explanatory memorandum – 11 February 2016

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Representations from Councillor Martyn Parker - 30 January 2016

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Representations from Councillor Chris Read – 2 February 2016

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Representations from the Authority - 2 February 2016

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Details

These Directions return certain functions to the council to exercise. These functions were selected based on a proposal by the Lead Commissioner as set out in his 27 November 2015 letter and further supporting evidence.

The Directions have been made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Secretary of State for Education under section 497A(4B) of the Education Act 1996. A Lead Commissioner, Children’s Social Care Commissioner and 2 supporting commissioners, as nominated on 26 February 2015, will remain in place.

An accompanying explanatory memorandum sets out the circumstances in which these Directions have been made, the reasons for exercising these powers and the implications of the Directions for the Authority.

Also attached are the representations the Secretary of State received from the Authority which are referenced in the explanatory memorandum.

See documents relating to the proposed return of certain functions to the council.

Published 11 February 2016