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Local Government Best Value
04 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the progress and future support for Nottingham City Council under intervention.
Action Requested
The Secretary of State is minded to extend but reduce the scope of intervention, issuing new statutory Directions overseen by Ministerial Envoys. The Envoys will work collaboratively with the Council in an advisory capacity and report on progress every six months. Representations from the Council are invited by 11 February.
Key Facts
- Nottingham City Council has been under intervention since January 2021.
- New Directions were placed on the Council in February 2024, with Commissioners appointed until February 2026.
- The fourth report from the Commissioners was received on 5 December 2025.
- The Secretary of State considers the Council has made significant progress but is not yet meeting Best Value Duty in Continuous Improvement and Service Delivery themes.
- Two Ministerial Envoys will be appointed to work collaboratively with the Council as advisors, without exercising council functions.
- A bi-partisan Continuous Improvement Committee chaired by the Council Leader will oversee delivery of a Plan agreed with the Envoys.
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