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Local Government Best Value Update
22 October 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the statutory interventions in Birmingham and Slough by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Action Requested
Jim McMahon updates the House on the progress made in Birmingham and proposes extending the intervention in Slough until November 2026. He also seeks representations by November 4th regarding new directions for Slough Borough Council under section 15 of the Local Government Act 1999.
Key Facts
- Birmingham City Council remains under statutory intervention since October 5, 2023.
- Commissioners' first progress report on Birmingham is being published today.
- Joanne Roney CBE has been appointed as Managing Director at Birmingham City Council.
- Slough Borough Council's intervention started in December 2021 and will be extended to November 30, 2026 if approved.
- Commissioners Gavin Jones, Denise Murray, and Ged Curran are proposed for reappointment with Will Tuckley as Managing Director Commissioner.
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