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‘The cautious route is ambitious’: call for tiered approach to fiscal devolution
A new tier of “advanced” mayoral authorities should be granted full fiscal governance and enhanced borrowing powers as part of moves to bolster devolution across England, according to a new paper.
News-in-Brief
Scotland: plan to replace councils with ‘six to ten’ regional authorities
Scotland’s 32 councils could be replaced by six to ten regional authorities under plans for a dramatic shakeup being considered by the Scottish Government.
Roundtable reports
LGPS
Room151 and Schroders launch fourth annual LGPS Investment Survey
With the Fit for the Future reforms entering into force, it is time for us to take the temperature of the industry on the impact of reforms and key investment challenges.
Funding
LGR reaction, debt backlash and EFS worry: Room151 survey highlights revealed
The biggest risks in local government finance, a backlash over debt write-offs as part of LGR, and a distaste for EFS were revealed in Room151’s annual treasury and finance survey.
Events
LGPS Private Markets Forum 2026
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1 Church St, The Grand
Birmingham, B3 2FE
Technology, Data and Finance Forum
A unique conference bringing together CFOs and CIOs
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1 America Square, 17 Crosswall
London, EC3N 2LB
Room151’s Local Investment for the LGPS – Devolution, Manchesterism and the Future of Place-Based Capital
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The Grand Hotel, Church Street
Birmingham, B3 2FE
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