Speaking in parliament, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said Casey will probe the authority on its governance, its work with children and young people, and how it licences taxis and private hire vehicles.
Her remit includes looking into whether the council “covers up” information, whether “institutionalised political correctness” affects decision making on sensitive issues, and whether the authority is taking the necessary steps to address past weaknesses.
News of the government investigation follows a report commissioned by Rotherham Council, published last month, which estimated that 1,400 children were sexually exploited between 1997 and 2013, and was highly critical of the response of authorities.
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