Nottingham City Council has avoided the step of commissioners being brought in to run the Labour-run authority following mistakes including the misspending of £40m and issues caused by the failure of Robin Hood Energy
The Government had previously indicated it was minded to take the action back in June, but will instead strengthen the powers of the independent Improvement and Assurance Board (IAB)currently overseeing progress on improvements at the council.
In a statement issued by the Government, it said further measures to address the failures at Nottingham City Council have been confirmed by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Greg Clark. The measures will give the board statutory powers to compel the council to act on their advice, ensuring they are delivering necessary changes.
