The government is minded to send commissioners into Nottingham City Council to manage its decision making and finances. This is in light of mistakes including the misspending of £40m and issues caused by the failure of Robin Hood Energy which is thought to have cost taxpayers £38m.
The idea has not been well received by the Nottingham Labour group, who still maintain that a big part of the local authority's problems stem from Conservative government cuts. They said it would be an 'attack on our local democracy'.
The proposal comes as people in Nottingham have had to put up with rising council tax rates, the proposed closure of libraries, and rents increasing for some living in Nottingham City Homes accommodation. Many people are wondering how things can be made better after continuing bad news on Nottingham's finances and the loss of key services.
