House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Local Government Best Value
01 December 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Alison McGovern Lab Birkenhead
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government supports interventions for Birmingham City Council and Nottingham City Council to enhance their service quality and financial stability.
- Reports from Commissioners on both councils outline progress and ongoing challenges.
- The minister calls for an end to strikes impacting waste management in Birmingham by Unite.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the Government's support and interventions for Birmingham City Council and Nottingham City Council to improve their local government services and financial sustainability.
Action requested
The minister has published reports from Commissioners on both councils, detailing progress made and challenges faced. The minister urges Unite to end strikes affecting waste management in Birmingham and looks forward to further updates to determine next steps for Nottingham. Additional changes have been made to the Commissioner team roles at Nottingham City Council.
Key facts
- Birmingham has published the third report from Commissioners assessing progress since January 2025.
- A landmark Equal Pay framework agreement has been signed in Birmingham.
- Nottingham City Council has been under intervention since January 2021, with Commissioners appointed in February 2024.
- Sharon Kemp OBE is now the Lead Commissioner for Nottingham, alongside Tony McArdle OBE and Margaret Lee OBE.
- The next Commissioners' report for Nottingham is due by December 2025.