Inspectors uncovered a toxic and secretive culture within Tower Hamlets council, dominated by Mayor Lutfur Rahman's inner circle, necessitating central government oversight.
The governance review highlighted a pervasive culture of patronage, undermining trust among council members and staff, and indicating serious deficiencies in decision-making and accountability.
Despite attempts at improvement, the council exhibited a suspicious and defensive culture, prioritizing resistance to criticism over proactive change, raising concerns about its self-improvement capabilities.
The report expressed skepticism about the council's ability to improve independently, leading to the imposition of a statutory support package for three years by central government.
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