Tameside

Tameside Metropolitan Borough scores 78 (Strong) on the Local Council Monitor composite for the May 2026 baseline. Financial governance (Sub-1) scores 80 (Exceptional), indicating a strong fiscal position with no Section 114 notice, reserves above benchmark, and a clean audit opinion. Service delivery (Sub-2) scores 68 (Moderate), meeting minimum standards across service areas. The LGO ombudsman signal (Sub-6) scores 85 (Exceptional), reflecting very low upheld complaint rates and full remedy compliance. The council changed administration in May 2026, moving from Labour to NOC control. Scores reflect the governance record of the outgoing administration.