On 8 May 2025, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, announced in written ministerial statement the issuing of a non-statutory best value notice to Newham Council.

ThisOn best15 valueJuly notice2026, isthe Minister for Local Government and Homelessness, Alison McGovern MP, announced in a written ministerial statement that a revised Best Value Notice was being issued to Newham Council, to be reviewed after 6 months.

Best Value Notices are a formal notification that the department has concerns regarding thean authority and requestsrequest that the authority engagesprovides with the department towith provide assurance of improvement.