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Will LGR hiatus herald ‘messy’ future for devolution?
Ministers may let local government reorganisation (LGR) slide and accept a “messy” path towards devolution in the wake of the latest reorganisation bombshell, according to Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) chief executive Jonathan Carr-West.
News-in-Brief
CMIs would have delivered savings on 89% of trading days over past decade, research finds
Community Municipal Investments (CMIs) would have delivered savings for councils on around 89% of borrowing days over the past decade, according to new research which found that CMIs have “matured into a credible, scalable and value-for-money addition to the local authority borrowing toolkit”.
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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
EFS: ‘doing the right things should be rewarded rather than punished’
Government must tailor the support available to cash-strapped councils to ensure it accelerates – rather than impedes – their recovery, according to the finance lead at Barnet Council.
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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