Dan Bates: section 25 statements are now required reading

Section 25 statements have changed significantly in recent years, increasing in both length and importance. Room151’s head of research Dan Bates has read a significant proportion of them – and offers his key takeaways here.

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Over the past few years, as local government financial resilience has been seriously tested by demand pressures, economic shocks and an uncertain funding outlook,

Dan Bates: section 25 statements are now required reading – here’s why

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