Cash management in an age of uncertainty
Sponsored article: Robert Evans looks at dealing with Covid-19 and its impact on a money market fund The first three months of 2020 have been far removed from anything we[…]
Yearly Archive: 2020
Navigating private finance in a post-Budget world
Rishi Sunak’s budget placed restrictions on the way PWLB loans could be used. Neil Waller and Scott Dorling examine the alternatives. Following the budget announcements, it is likely that the[…]
Covid-19 places a strain on producing accounts
Its the time of year when finance teams focus on their statement of accounts. Stephen Sheen argues that pushing back the deadline for audited accounts is not enough. There is[…]
Interview: Dan Hawthorn, director of housing, Haringey
Dan Hawthorn, Haringey’s director of housing is moving on to pastures new at Kensington & Chelsea. Speaking to Room151, he reflects on the prospects for council housing in the current[…]
Court of Appeal’s Heathrow decision delivers climate warning to councils
A decision over a third runway at the country’s biggest airport means section 151 officers must consider climate issues when they draw up their spending plans. Helen Randall explains why.[…]
Funding gaps and how to manage them
Budgets have been compiled but how will local authorities confront funding gaps? And will they continue with commercial investments or focus on other priorities, like local housing? We asked the[…]
Outcome based budgeting: It’s all about culture and management
Outcome based budgeting offers opportunities to uncover vital insights. Rebecca Hellard reveals her experience. I was recently asked about my current challenges and concerns. I like to turn these into[…]
LATIF North moves online adding focus on COVID-19 to treasury management agenda
LATIF North, Room151’s dedicated conference for treasury and 151 officers across the north of England is going virtual, with an online event on March 25. The gathering had been due[…]
PWLB: Rate cuts and diversifying funding sources
The chancellor made PWLB borrowing cheaper for councils aiming to spend on housing. David Blake looks at the strategic implications. It appears Christmas has come early for local authorities following[…]
Spring budget 2020: Improved prospects for councils though uncertainties remain
The chancellor offered the country a £30bn spending spree. Adrian Jenkins notes that local government can expect to benefit from capital investment though uncertainty hangs over business rates as a[…]
