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October 10, 2018
October 10, 2018
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
October 9, 2018
Almost two thirds of council leaders and chief executives believe Brexit would have a negative or very negative impact on their local economy, according to a survey by the New Local Government Network. The poll found that only 12% believe leaving the European Union will have a positive or very positive impact. The North East was the most pessimistic region, with 100% of council chiefs expecting a very negative or negative outcome.
News Roundup: Coal controversy, Spending Review, Council Borrowing, HRA Debt, Ethical Investment Success
22 Oct, 2015
Super Committee tinkering unlikely to have impact
23 Nov, 2011
Clive Heaphy: My first 100 days as CFO at Birmingham City Council
22 May, 2018
James Bevan: Gauging EU sentiment on the continent after Brexit vote
13 Jul, 2016
Whatever Happened to…The UK Municipal Bonds Agency?: Initially, Chris Buss wasn’t the biggest fan of the UK Municipal Bonds Agency. But changed circumstances mean he now thinks it is a win-win for local government I have, as[...] dlvr.it/QnbYCX pic.twitter.com/MWX8ZfvEHC
Last chance to register for the Housing & Regeneration Finance Summit 2018. October 31 at the London Stock Exchange. A very high profile audience of #localgov , #housing association and #investors in attendance. socialhousing.co.uk/events/housing… pic.twitter.com/OfOMA8GLp5
Unlocking housing potential: Councils must rise to the HRA cap abolition challenge: Councils could face new guidance to accompany the government’s proposed lifting of the Housing Revenue Account debt cap. But the biggest challenge they face will be… dlvr.it/QnNLRf pic.twitter.com/mfVrzTYaxH
English councils ‘hit twice as badly’ by austerity than Scotland and Wales room151.co.uk/brief/#english… #localgov
Warrington doubles down on solar farm investments: Warrington Borough Council has bought two more solar farms to raise an estimated £150m in revenue over the next 30 years. The council, which has previously bought another solar farm[...] dlvr.it/Qn1Pn3
District Councils Network urges government to extend Right to Buy spending restrictions: Sector bodies are urging the government to extend its proposed extension of the time councils have to spend future receipts from Right to Buy (RTB) sales to money… dlvr.it/Qmvgjw
Northants appoints new 151 #localgov room151.co.uk/brief/#northam…
Interim payment: HMRC found wanting in landmark IR35 case: Used wisely, interim staff can add significant value to councils’ service delivery. But a recent court case shows that Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) needs to apply new tax[...] dlvr.it/Qmskpx pic.twitter.com/oyHXEnrCXV
Border to Coast appoints three fund managers to run UK equity mandate: LGPS pool Border to Coast have appointed three asset managers to look after a UK equity mandate totalling around £1.2bn of investments. Border to Coast has appointed Baillie Gifford… dlvr.it/QmntlB
