New Year, new faces at Room151
The Room151 team is expanding with senior appointments in both editorial and conference production, plus a new office in Central London. Room151 is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike[…]
Author: Editor
LGPS: Top stories 2021
It’s been quite a year in LGPS. The scheme has been confronting climate, government’s desire for an investment “Big Bang”, cryptocurrencies, aiding placemaking and supporting the creation of national infrastructure.[…]
Is CIPFA listening? 100+ officer survey reveals significant concerns over code changes
You could be forgiven for thinking that CIPFA’s consultation on its prudential and treasury management codes is a done deal. Closing on November 16th, and with a proposed publication date[…]
Happy 10th Birthday to…us!
On November 8th, 2011, we hit the “go live” button on www.room151.co.uk and our adventure in local government finance publishing was underway. With no editor, no journalists, no money and[…]
Consultation confusion as treasurers bizarrely urged to ‘take back control’
Controversy continues to gust about the consultation over the Prudential and Treasury Management codes. Revised draft guidance of the consultation—published in September—has caused some concern that councils would need to[…]
Course aims to aid move from private sector to council accounting
Training event: Tackling the political context and peculiarites of local government accounting. Negotiating the move from private sector to local government accounting can be daunting. But, according to one expert,[…]
Room151 teams up with Arlingclose to explore Prudential and Treasury Codes in webcast special
CIPFA has issued a revised version of the Prudential Code prompting finance officers to pour over the details to find how the document will transform the treasury landscape. There are[…]
2021 treasury management survey underway
It’s been the toughest time for councils: long years of austerity were followed by the pandemic and a year of delivering emergency funds and support for residents and businesses. But[…]
CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards: Deadline extended
We’ve received some excellent entries but we’re moving the deadline to ensure those who want to can make their submissions. The end of the financial year is a busy time[…]
LGPS webinar finds built environment a “clear investment opportunity”
Residential property an attractive investment proposition for local government pension scheme managers, delegates heard in Room151’s latest LGPS Quarterly Webinar. Commenting during discussion on the development of the build-to-rent sector,[…]
