Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Local Government Update

23 June 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Proposed by Kemi Badenoch Con North West Essex

Local Government

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State proposes to appoint Commissioners to oversee Nottingham City Council for two years.
  • The Council faces serious governance and financial issues, including unlawful accounting practices.
  • The Council has until July 7, 2022, to provide representations on the proposed intervention.

Issue summary

The statement addresses serious governance and financial issues at Nottingham City Council, including unlawful accounting practices.

Action requested

The Secretary of State proposes to intervene by appointing Commissioners for two years to oversee certain functions and ensure compliance with the best value duty. The Council has until July 7, 2022, to provide representations on this proposal.

Key facts

  • Nottingham City Council discovered unlawful accounting practices totalling £15.86 million in December 2021.
  • CIPFA now estimates that the scale of unlawful expenditure could be up to £40 million.
  • The Secretary of State is proposing to appoint Sir Tony Redmond as Lead Commissioner for two years starting July 7, 2022.
  • Commissioners would have powers to transfer all functions associated with governance and financial management if necessary.
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