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Local government reorganisation: The debate is intense but is the case for reform proven?: A white paper on local government devolution and reorgnisation may be delayed until next year but that doesn’t mean the argument isn’t white hot. We asked a panel… dlvr.it/RhHFKR

REIT investment: How local authorities can support social housing: Sponsored article: Jim Boyd talks about dividends, ESG and housing for some of society’s most vulnerable people. In two months’ time, the Fundamentum Social Housing REIT Plc (FSHR) will… dlvr.it/RhGf6H pic.twitter.com/0XOOC1Ehw1

Nikki Bishop Interview: ‘Burden sharing’ scheme raises investment income concern: Excluding investment income from the government’s “burden sharing” scheme, put in place to aid local authorities through the Covid-19 pandemic, will hit councils engaged in… dlvr.it/RhG2Yh pic.twitter.com/cG7IVFixuG

Andrew Hardingham: FDs face endless demands but competence keeps them going: Recent years have seen a flood of change for finance directors in local government, including those forced by the pandemic. Andrew Hardingham surveys the FD’s role and offers… dlvr.it/Rh74dZ pic.twitter.com/SKktjAqnK5

Stephen Sheen: The Redmond Review fails to address key issues: The Redmond Review has made a series of recommendations for improving local government audit. Stephen Sheen argues it leaves many questions unaswered. The report of the Redmond Review into… dlvr.it/RgfgMF pic.twitter.com/a55OKpl0jC

Medium term financial plans demand a ‘refresh’, despite uncertainty: When it comes to medium term financial planning, Tracy Bingham observes the only thing that is certain is that there’ll be uncertainty. But that’s no reason to avoid preparing. All[...] dlvr.it/RgZG4S pic.twitter.com/V987wmuB8Z

CFO secrets: Revisiting ‘purpose’ helps ensure your finance function is fit for the job: The finance function must be “fit for purpose” in a crisis. Nathan Elvery explores the elements that will ensure it delivers when the going gets tough. In a previous… dlvr.it/RgQH7d pic.twitter.com/QFRVuFbSDS

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Modern slavery in supply chains haunts our investments: Modern slavery has recently made news headlines, but what actions can treasurers take to guard against this abhorrent crime? Peter Hugh Smith writes that both investors and fund managers have[...] dlvr.it/RgCw6m pic.twitter.com/9Aax4UXrS9

Covid grants boost local authority balances: David Chefneux looks at the impact of the pandemic on the cash and liquidity position of councils. Data released by MHCLG recently, provides another useful insight on borrowing and lending[...] dlvr.it/RfrH6V pic.twitter.com/taKFADugTL