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‘Capabilities are not equal’ across mayoral areas, says former Treasury minister
The lack of competence within some mayoral areas is the “single most immediate challenge” to devolution, according to former Treasury minister Lord Jim O’Neill.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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