A copy of the letter to Warrington Chief Executive, Professor Steven Broomhead, from James Blythe, Deputy Director, Local Government Stewardship and Interventions, in response to the Inspectors’ Best Value Inspection report (January 2025).

The letter sets out the findings of the report, the proposed statutory support package under sections 15(5) and 15(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, including the appointment of a Political Envoy and Best Value Experts, and invites representations on the proposal. All representations received on or before 22 May 2025 will be considered before ministers make their final decision.