The Inquiry will conduct local investigations in areas across England and Wales where serious failures in the response to child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs are identified.
How local investigations will be selected
The Chair is developing a framework to determine which areas will be subject to local investigations. Once this framework is complete, the Inquiry will publish details of the areas selected and explain the basis for those decisions.
Local investigations will examine the actions of police, councils, social services, and other agencies, both locally and nationally to identify where failures occurred and hold those responsible to account.
Oldham
Oldham has been confirmed as one of the first areas to be subject to a local investigation. This reflects a commitment made by the previous Home Secretary in January 2025, and the Chair has agreed with the Home Secretary to prioritise Oldham accordingly. Oldham Council has welcomed this decision.