non-statutory Best Value Notice
Newham Council is considering using its housing fund outside the borough due to financial pressures and a Best Value Notice.
Newham Council is currently addressing financial pressures and governance concerns, which led to a non-statutory Best Value Notice from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). In July 2025, officials revealed the council was considering using its housing acquisition fund outside the borough.
The Best Value Notice was issued due to concerns about the council's governance and its medium-term financial strategy. Robert Whiteman, chair of the improvement board, stated in July 2025 that the governance issues at Newham were related to behaviour, not political differences.
Key facts
- Newham Council is considering using its housing acquisition fund outside the borough. Source
- The non-statutory Best Value Notice was issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Source
- The notice was due to concerns about governance and the medium-term financial strategy. Source
- Robert Whiteman, chair of the improvement board, said governance issues were about behaviour. Source
- The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on 22 July 2025. Source
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