Liverpool City Council has made “significant and substantial improvement” says independently-led Improvement and Assurance Board report.
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00:00In a major milestone for Liverpool City Council, a new report reveals the council's now well-led and on a strong path for improvement.
00:09This comes after a three-year government intervention following the scathing 2021 Calibre report, which uncovered serious failings in council operations.
00:18Liverpool City Council's made significant and substantial improvement, the government's been told, following the end of the conclusion of the independently-led Improvement and Assurance Board.
00:28Last year, it marked the end of government-appointed commissioners overseeing the city's governance.
00:34They were brought in after the council's financial and operational troubles were exposed.
00:39Now, the interventions have been officially concluded and a non-statutory Improvement Board, led by former Commissioner Mike Cunningham, has reviewed the progress made.
00:48The final report highlights significant progress, particularly in leadership, governance and financial management.
00:54The board's positive assessment assures that the council's on track to meet its ambitious goals for the future, with confidence that the improvements will benefit both the city and its residents.
01:05Despite this, the report notes that there are still some challenges ahead, with certain areas needing more work to ensure the council can withstand future pressures.
01:14However, the board believes that the transformation's significant, pointing to a strong recovery of the council's reputation with both the private sector and government.
01:23Liverpool City Council's now regained control over key areas, like finance and transport, much earlier than initially expected.
01:30And while some support remains, this marks a new chapter of growth and stability for the city's local government.
01:36The final report of the Improvement and Assurance Board will be considered by the Cabinet at its meeting next week.