Photo: GratisographyPlanning reforms, unitary authorities, council tax and lawful budgets all hold the prospect of considerable, though unknown, change, writes Richard Harbord.
It is always a great pleasure to be asked by the editor of Room151 to write an article. In reality it actually means that in desperation he has turned to his C-list* of contributors. Having received such a request I felt it only right to ask deferentially if he had a burning issue he wanted addressed. He felt that my view of the future might be enlightening.
I think not. The future at this point requires 20/20 vision and night vision goggles. It is murky and through the swirling mists little can be discerned. I sit and look at my book shelves for inspiration.
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The LGPS has been at the forefront of investment cost transparency for a number of years now, and one year on from the launch of the Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) templates in 2019 is a good point in time to review the recent progress in this area and look at what is ahead.
As the country slowly unlocks, it is becoming evident that an alarming number of businesses are battling to stay afloat. The LGPS is not immune to the financial impact on employers. While councils have continued to operate throughout (in spite of the extraordinary pressures), many smaller admitted bodies are facing real difficulties.
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