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Local Government Update

01 December 2022

Proposing MP
Lee Rowley Con
North East Derbyshire
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement provides an update on the intervention in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council by appointed Commissioners to address governance and service delivery issues.

Action Requested

The Commissioners have submitted their first report, outlining tangible changes needed for council improvement and focusing on a single improvement plan based on recommendations from reviews. A follow-up report is expected in December 2022.

Key Facts

  • The Secretary of State appointed two Commissioners to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
  • The first report was submitted to the Secretary of State on 20 June 2022.
  • The report focuses on a single improvement plan and twelve proxies for success.
  • New officers have arrived, indicating early signs of progress.
  • A second report is expected in December 2022.
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