The government is intervening in Tower Hamlets Council by sending ministerial envoys to address serious issues of governance and local accountability. The intervention is deemed necessary due to findings from an inspection report indicating a lack of trust and respect between political parties, which hampers decision-making. Additionally, the council’s operation appears to be dominated by an inner circle around Mayor Lutfur Rahman, who has a controversial history of corrupt practices. The intervention will last until March 2028, focusing on cultural change and improved governance.
The government will send ministerial envoys into Tower Hamlets Council to tackle failing governance and local accountability, highlighting the need for intervention.
Inspectors raised concerns about the authority's culture and resource use, citing a lack of respect preventing genuine improvement among political parties.
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