House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Update
22 March 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Secretary of State appointed two Commissioners to intervene in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
- The appointment includes Kim Bromley-Derry CBE DL as Managing Director Commissioner for two years.
- The Commissioners will work with existing leadership and provide regular reports.
Issue summary
The Minister is announcing formal intervention in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council to address governance and accountability issues identified by an external audit.
Action requested
The Secretary of State has appointed two Commissioners, including the interim Chief Executive Officer Kim Bromley-Derry CBE DL as Managing Director Commissioner, for a period of two years from March 22, 2022. The Commissioners will provide regular reports and work collaboratively with existing leadership to ensure continued improvement.
Key facts
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council faces governance issues as highlighted by the Value for Money Governance Review by Grant Thornton.
- The review makes 45 recommendations, including three Statutory Recommendations.
- Two Commissioners are appointed for two years from March 22, 2022 to March 22, 2024.
- Kim Bromley-Derry CBE DL is appointed as Managing Director Commissioner.