The Explanatory Memorandum to the Directions made under section 15(5) and (6) of the Local Government Act 1999 in respect of Warrington Borough Council. It summarises the circumstances in which the Secretary of State has made the Directions, the reasons for this exercise of powers, and the implications of the Directions for this Authority.

This Memorandum was issued on 9 July 2025 to reflect the Directions to the Council following the announcement of the statutory intervention.