Martin Ford 10 September 2024

Best Value Notices lifted for three authorities

Three authorities are no longer operating under Best Value Notices, the Government has confirmed.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) wrote to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and Middlesbrough Council on Monday to confirm the notices had expired and would not be reissued.

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