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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.
Study finds home care fees still under pressure: Most local authorities are continuing to try to drive down the fees paid to providers of home care, according to a new study from the King’s Fund and the University[...] dlvr.it/QtYFT8
Leeds proposes 3.99% council tax increase: Leeds City Council has proposed raising council tax by 3.99% and cutting 74 jobs in its budget plans for 2019-20. The council is facing a £24.3m deficit as a result[...] dlvr.it/QtYFRv
UK domiciled funds may benefit from Brexit: Money market funds domiciled in the UK could see increased inflows in the run-up to an increasingly messy Brexit from institutions wanting to play it absolutely safe. Onshore funds (those[...] dlvr.it/QtYFR6
Nearly 3 weeks after buying a bed and @FeatherandBlack still hasn't manged to provide a delivery date. To be clear - not haven't managed to deliver - but haven't even managed to say when it might be delivered. #totalshambles #stillsleepingonthefloor
West Berkshire ruling complicates development schemes: The recent Court of Appeal decision calls into question local authorities’ ability to enter development agreements without following public procurement rules, says Helen Randall Is your authority… dlvr.it/QtN60Z
30 names handed to CPS over Northampton Borough Council loan: Police are ready to send files on 30 people to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over £10.25m lent by Northampton Borough Council for the redevelopment of the town’s football ground.[...] dlvr.it/QtN5y9
The implications of improved LGPS funding positions on cashflow: Significantly improved funding ratios in March 2019 valuations provide local government pension schemes with some interesting choices, says Karen Shackleton There has been much discussion… dlvr.it/QtGglY pic.twitter.com/02wCGTDvMy
2nd LATIF North, Midland Hotel, Manchester, March 21st, 2019. Free places for #localgov #treasurers lnkd.in/gRbWquH
CCLA cautiously bullish on equities: CCLA, investment manager of over £1.5bn of local government assets, remains optimistic on equities. At its Investment Seminar for Local Authorities held in London this week, James Bevan, chief investment[...] dlvr.it/Qt43fj
2nd LATIF North to take place in the build up Brexit: Room 151 will hold its regional Local Authority Treasurers’ Investment Forum, LATIF North, at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on 21 March 2019. This will be the second LATIF North, following[...] dlvr.it/Qt0vNX
PWLB money stokes bonfire of the LOBOs: London Borough of Croydon has repaid £100m of Lender Option Borrower Option (LOBO) loans using money from the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB). The deal is understood to be the[...] dlvr.it/Qt0BMP
9 days after buying stuff from @FeatherandBlack still haven't managed to get passed their "high call volumes" recorded message. Does this company actually exist?
