Guidance
Statutory intervention and inspection: a guide for local authorities
A guide to the use of the intervention and inspection powers in the Local Government Act 1999.
Applies to England
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Under the Local Government Act 1999, the Secretary of State has the power to commission an inspection into a local authority which is at risk of failing in its ‘best value’ duty. Where there is sufficient evidence, the Secretary of State can also intervene in that authority.
This guide describes the powers in the 1999 Act, how they are used and what local authorities can expect in the event of an inspection or intervention.
Published 7 May 2020