Concerns raised over size of council's workforce as report calls for action

A report into Nottingham City Council 's performance says it employs 500 more people than similar authorities and says action must be taken. The Improvement and Assurance Board was appointed by the government three years ago to work with the council following the collapse of Robin Hood Energy.

The IAB, headed by independent troubleshooter Sir Tony Redmond, had been working over the past few years to oversee, monitor, guide, advise and – more recently – instruct the council to make urgent changes. However, owing to the significance of the financial challenge the authority is facing, with an anticipated budget gap of £172m over the next four years, the Government decided to appoint commissioners in February.

The report states: "The council has been continuously challenged on the size of its workforce relative to other local authorities of similar size and responsibilities. Equally, the IAB remains concerned that the underlying culture of the organisation was unacceptable." "Alongside this challenge sits the workforce which has had more than 500 people greater than comparable authorities. The IAB has also continuously highlighted weak performance management and accountability. The appraisal system is under review, but addressing underperformance remains a significant weakness in Nottingham."

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