Nottingham City Council

The "ministerial envoys" will not have the power to overrule the council but can advise the authority.

The new budget includes £25m of investments in local services but more savings are needed elsewhere.

Government-appointed commissioners say it has become smaller in places, but the council works better.

A conservation group has raised concerns after trees and vegetation were cleared from two sites.

Nottingham City Council plans a 3.5% tax rise but says it will invest millions in services.

A Nottingham City Council spokesman said the increase reflects "a growing problem nationally".

The government says progress has been made, but some improvements are still "very fragile".