Ministers to oversee Tower Hamlets council amid concerns over leadership
Briefly

The government's decision to send an envoy underscores serious concerns regarding Tower Hamlets' governance, highlighted by previous investigations citing corruption under Mayor Lutfur Rahman.
The Local Government Association reported a significant lack of trust within Tower Hamlets council, detailing instances of undue pressure from the mayor's office towards senior officers.
Inspectors identified a troubling reliance on agency staff and unnecessary vacancies in key roles, emphasizing the urgent need for high-quality permanent appointments to enhance governance.
The forthcoming critical report on Tower Hamlets’ management is poised to detail the council's financial mismanagement and personnel issues, raising serious concerns about the mayor's leadership.
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