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Letter to the Leader of Thurrock Council, informing the Leader of the publication of Commissioners’ fifth report and that the Secretary of State is minded-to use her powers under the Local Government Act 1999 to issue new Di…
Letter from Jim McMahon OBE, Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, in response to the Commissioners’ fifth report.
Response from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, to Tony McArdle OBE, Chair of the London Borough of Croydon Improvement and Assurance Panel.
Letter from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Interventions to Katherine Kerswell, Chief Executive of the London Borough of Croydon.
Letter to the Chief Executive outlining the Secretary of State’s intervention package at Spelthorne Borough Council.
Copies of the letters confirming commissioners’ appointments at Spelthorne Borough Council.
The Directions (8 May 2025) made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect to the intervention at Spelthorne Borough Council.
Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under section (5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of Spelthorne Borough Council on 8 May 2025.
Representation with accompanying appendix from Spelthorne Borough Council in response to the intervention proposal announced by the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution on 17 March 2025.
Letter to the Chief Executive of Warrington Borough Council setting out the proposed statutory support package and seeking representations.
Ministerial response from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage to the Commissioners.
Best Value Notice issued to Newham Council on 8 May 2025.
Best Value Notice issued to Cheshire East Council on 8 May 2025.
A copy of the letter to Barry Scarr, regarding the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State’s decision to appoint him as the Finance Commissioner at Woking Council.
Ministerial response from the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, to Max Caller CBE, Lead Commissioner at Birmingham City Council.
Best Value Notice issued to Tees Valley Combined Authority on 3 April 2025.
A copy of the letter to Denise Murray, regarding the Secretary of State’s decision to appoint her as the Finance Commissioner at Thurrock Council.
Partnership unlocks 18,000 new homes whilst ensuring high standards of environmental protection, delivering change in line with Government’s plan for growth.
Letter to the Chief Executive of Spelthorne Borough Council outlining the Secretary of State’s proposed intervention package announced on 17 March 2025.
Letter to Slough Borough Council to communicate the government’s response to the council’s request for Exceptional Financial Support for 2025-26.
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