William Eichler 03 April 2024

Public inquiry into Thurrock’s financial failure rejected

Public inquiry into Thurrock’s financial failure rejected  image
Image: SevenMaps / Shutterstock.com.

The Government has rejected a request for a public inquiry into Thurrock Council’s financial failure and significant levels of debt.

Thurrock Council members wrote to secretary of state Michael Gove on behalf of more than 1,500 residents who called for a public inquiry into the local authority’s financial issues.

Minister for Local Government Simon Hoare MP responded that a public inquiry would not ‘provide further understanding into the historical failings or management of the council that is not being achieved through statutory intervention’.

Thurrock has been subject to Government intervention since issuing a s114 in December 2022 after accruing debts of £1.3bn.

‘I believe the ongoing intervention and the Best Value Inspection provide the best approach to understanding and tackling the issues Thurrock Council face,’ Mr Hoare continued.

‘Furthermore, we will continue to closely monitor financial and commercial risk in the sector and take action where necessary.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Activites Assistants (CASUAL)

Durham County Council
£24,404 (12.65 p.a. hour) - £25,183 (£13.05 p.a. hour)
This is an exciting opportunity for Casual Activities Assistants to join our Leisure and Sport Service.   Leisure Centres are
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Pension Administration Officer

Durham County Council
£24,404 to £25,183 p.a. (Grade 3) Pay award pending
A vacancy has arisen within Pension Services for an Administration Officer to provide admin and data support to the pensions team and members of the L Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

County Attendance Officer

Oxfordshire County Council
£37035 - £39513
We are seeking to recruit to the role of County Attendance Officer on a permanent basis to work predominately across the North or the South of the county. The team works across the whole of Oxfordshire so flexibility to work in other areas is also require County Hall, Oxford
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Software Engineer Starter

West Northamptonshire Council
£26914
We're looking for an exceptional human to join our digital team to learn the skills and put them into practice, designing, developing and maintaining websites, mobile apps & AI. You'll join us on our journey as we create better end-to-end services for our Northampton
Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Executive Director - Growth, Enterprise and Environment

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
£139,111.00 (pay award pending)
This is a chance to make a significant difference to the lives of families across our borough – and to seriously improve your quality of life. Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT
Recuriter: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Linkedin Banner