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    • in 151 News · Funding · Resources
    • — 10 Jul, 2020

    In the pandemic local government faced its ‘darkest hour’

    Covid-19 has taken local government to the brink. Andrew Hardingham surveys the epic workload brought on by the pandemic and shows how local government has not only survived but demonstrated[…]

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    • in 151 News · Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 7 Jul, 2020

    LGPS has an opportunity to aid economic recovery after Covid-19

    Many companies will require further funding as the pandemic recedes. William Bourne argues this may be an opportunity for LGPS to have an “impact” on ailing businesses and the economy.[…]

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    • in 151 News · Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 23 Jun, 2020

    LGPS Central: Why passive equity investing is essential

    There has been much discussion over passive versus active investment in the Local Government Pensions Scheme. David Evans explains why LGPS Central has its own in-house team. Since the very[…]

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    • in 151 News · Blogs · Treasury
    • — 16 Apr, 2020

    PWLB: Alternative sources of borrowing are available

    The current consultation on borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board may limit local authority options but Mike Jensen argues there are attractive alternatives, among them the Municipal Bonds Agency.[…]

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    • in 151 News · Interviews · Treasury
    • — 16 Apr, 2020

    Online interview: Gary Fielding, North Yorks CC

    Measures proposed to constrain borrowing by local authorities from the Public Work Loans Board go too far and are “extreme”, according to Gary Fielding, corporate director, strategic resources and section[…]

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    • in 151 News · Treasury
    • — 16 Mar, 2020

    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[…]

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  • Uncertainty looms over future council funding despite £2.9bn boost 0
    • in 151 News · Funding
    • — 27 Feb, 2020

    Uncertainty looms over future council funding despite £2.9bn boost

    Local government funding confirmed this week will provide a boost to council budgets but there remains uncertainty over resources for the coming years. The House of Commons voted this week[…]

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    Warwick votes for referendum on 34.2% council tax increase 0
    • in 151 News · Funding
    • — 27 Feb, 2020

    Warwick votes for referendum on 34.2% council tax increase

    Warwick District Council has become the first authority to back a referendum on increasing its council tax share above the 2% limit. Residents will be asked on 7th May to[…]

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  • LGPS board holds off on ‘fiduciary duty’ guidance 0
    • in 151 News · LGPSi
    • — 27 Feb, 2020

    LGPS board holds off on ‘fiduciary duty’ guidance

    A key element of the planned guidance on responsible investment for Local Government Pension Scheme member funds has been put on hold because of uncertainty over the impact of the[…]

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    Peterborough plans £7m repeat of controversial capital receipts treatment 0
    • in 151 News · Resources · Technical
    • — 26 Feb, 2020

    Peterborough plans £7m repeat of controversial capital receipts treatment

    Peterborough City Council has revealed plans to use £7m of capital receipts to help balance its in-year revenue budget and 2020/21 spending proposals – despite controversy surrounding similar moves in[…]

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