Thurrock Council's Leader has responded to the latest report about the intervention and improvement at the council following the publication of a report by commissioners today, Thursday 7 March 2024.
The report is available online at GOV.UK: Thurrock Council – Commissioners' third report. The ministerial response to the Commissioner's report has also been published and is available at GOV.UK: Thurrock Council – Ministerial response to Commissioners' third report.
The latest report is part of the intervention process at Thurrock Council that started on 2 September 2022. At that time, Commissioners were appointed by the Secretary of State to take full control of the financial functions of Thurrock Council and assess actions needed to limit any risks to our services.
Commissioners report the council's progress to the government's Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
The report is positive about the progress being made. It also highlights areas to focus on, including financial sustainability, organisational culture and governance. It makes clear that work needs to continue at pace and there is a long journey ahead.
Cllr Andrew Jefferies, Leader of Thurrock Council, said: "The recognition of our progress is encouraging and we will continue to build on what has already been put in place. I remain focused on meeting the significant challenges that lie ahead on our council’s improvement journey.
"We will continue to work together to drive forward with the changes needed to shape our recovery.
"Thurrock is a borough that will succeed and flourish. We want to be the energetic, hard-working and ambitious council local people need and deserve."