Published by Local Government Information Unit

A Best Value Notice is a letter issued to a local authority by the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. It sets out concerns about the authority’s performance and ability to achieve its Best Value Duty. It may require them to take specific actions to improve their services and achieve better value for money, report on improvement plans or engage directly with the department.

Essentially, it’s a firm tap on the shoulder and being handed a note which says: “Things seem shaky there, friend. You need to get back on the right track.”