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Copies of the letters confirming the reappointment of Commissioners at Woking Borough Council.
Letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP in response to the Commissioners’ fifth report.
Billion pound boost for small businesses as councils get new powers to save contracts for local communities
Ministerial response from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, to Tony McArdle OBE, Lead Commissioner at Birmingham City Council.
For the department, the Budget brings the prospect of thousands of new homes, new powers for Mayors, hundreds more planners and major investment
Ministerial response from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, to the Commissioners.
Letters confirming Commissioner appointments at Nottingham City Council.
Outdated funding formulas that penalised deprived areas for decades are being scrapped, so local people finally get the vital public services they deserve.
Copy of the letter confirming a Commissioner appointment at Slough Borough Council.
A copy of the letter to Barry Scarr, regarding the Secretary of State’s decision to reappoint him as the Finance Commissioner at Woking Council.
Surrey residents will benefit from quicker decisions, improved public services and more accountability.
Appointment letter of Tony McArdle OBE as Lead Commissioner at Birmingham City Council.
Copies of the letters confirming Commissioners’ appointments at London Borough of Croydon.
Letter from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Interventions to Katherine Kerswell, Chief Executive of the London Borough of Croydon.
Representation from the London Borough of Croydon concerning the proposed extension to the intervention package announced by the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution on 12 June 2025.
Directions made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of the London Borough of Croydon on 17 July 2025.
Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under sections 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of the London Borough of Croydon.
Best Value Notice issued to Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council on 17 July 2025.
Letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution to the Leader of Liverpool City Council.
Representation from Thurrock Council concerning the proposed extension to the intervention package announced by the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution on 19 June 2025.
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