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Camden’s search for ‘Lost Londoners’Population estimates in London and Manchester may have been significantly underestimated in the 2021 census potentially threatening government funding for frontline services in these cities.
London Councils, an umbrella body that represents 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation, said that the capital’s population had been “significantly undercounted” in the census. Similarly, Manchester City Council suggested that its population could have been underestimated by as much as 33,000 people.
The census, undertaken by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), takes place every ten years and is one of the factors used by government in determining funding allocations for councils. The most recent census – in March
...Michael Gove has announced that councils will receive a two-year financial settlement from next year to provide authorities with “financial certainty” and allow them to plan ahead.
Dame Meg Hillier, chair of the Public Accounts Committee, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for Room151’s combined Local Authority Treasurers Investment Forum (LATIF) and FDs Summit.
Rob Bilton explains how technology is helping to deliver one of the most complex data exercises in the world of public sector pensions.
The chair of the CIPFA/LASAAC Code Board has questioned the sophistication of financial regulation in local government and the continuing focus of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities[…]
Slough Borough Council has approved plans to restructure its finance department to enhance capacity and capability and to address a “significant weakness” in the function. The local authority has been[…]
David Green says the latest government proposals on Minimum Revenue Provision should be welcomed by local authorities. There are still some unintended consequences, but the suggested approach for capital loans[…]
Local authority finance directors and treasury advisers have welcomed the government’s revised Minimum Revenue Provision (MRP) proposals, while pointing out that some unintended consequences still remain. The government’s previous proposals[…]
The CEO at the London CIV pension pool has called for progress on pooling the assets of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to accelerate. Mike O’Donnell told Room151: “The[…]
Technical Accountant Career Grade: We are looking for a motivated team player to join our Finance Department. The post holder will gain experience across these diverse areas, making a key[…]
