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Letter sent to leaders in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough from the Secretary of State explaining that no decision has been taken on local government reorganisation in the area.
Letter sent to leaders in West Sussex from the Secretary of State explaining that no decision has been taken on local government reorganisation in the area.
Letters to council leaders with the Secretary of State’s decision on local government reorganisation.
Changes will simplify local government to unlock the path towards devolution and drive economic growth
Welsh Secretary today announces a new skills initiative in Port Talbot designed to help local young people into careers in well-paid local job opportunities.
Copy of the letter confirming the Political Envoy appointment at Nottingham City Council.
Commissioners’ seventh report to the Secretary of State detailing the progress of the intervention at Woking Borough Council.
Commissioners’ second report to the Secretary of State detailing the progress of the intervention at Spelthorne Borough Council.
Copies of the letters confirming the appointment of Commissioners at Woking Borough Council.
Updated Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 on 25 May 2023 in respect of Woking Borough Council.
Letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, in response to the Commissioners’ seventh report.
Letter to the Leader of Spelthorne Borough Council, confirming the decision to establish a single commissioner team across Woking and Spelthorne and publication of the second Commissioners’ report.
Letter from the Minister of Local Government and Homelessness to the Leader of Nottingham City Council.
Updated Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of Spelthorne Borough Council on 8 May 2025.
Letter to the Leader of Woking Borough Council, confirming the decision to move to a single Commissioner team that will operate across the interventions in Woking and Spelthorne, and the publication of the Commissioners’ sev…
Letter from the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, in response to the Commissioners’ second report.
Best Value Notices issued to Cheshire East Council on 8 May 2025 and 15 July 2026.
Best Value Notices issued to Newham Council on 8 May 2025 and 15 July 2026.
Best Value Notice issued to Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council on 17 July 2025.
Copy of the letter confirming the appointment of Barry Scarr at Spelthorne Borough Council.
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