(13 May 2023, 10:49 am)DaveFromUpNorth wrote Well local councilliors have stated in an email that they have no say whatsoever over nexus secured services

Clearly not true - Nexus is run by the 5 Tyne & Wear Councils so local councillors do have a say. Tyne and Wear sub-committee papers show which councillors  are in control of Nexus.
https://northeastca.gov.uk/wp-content/up...Agenda.pdf