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[…]
Blogs
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[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
Crunch time: Building a ‘robust and adequate’ budget
It’s budget time for local government and CFOs across the country are wrestling with their statutory responsibilities. Andrew Hardingham writes that in the end it comes down to looking at[…]
And here is the LGPS news: It’s better than you read in the press
Some elements of the press have painted a bleak picture of pension schemes at London boroughs. Chris Buss argues that the funds are in “good hands”. One of the periodic[…]
How to be a smart borrower
An increase in PWLB rates has seen treasury officers deluged with offers of credit from the private sector. David Green writes local authorities should take care with the money they[…]
Richard Harbord: Cannock Chase reveals the risks in business rates appeals
Amazon’s victory in a business rates appeal means one Staffordshire council will have to dip into reserves. Richard Harbord discusses the trouble with appeals. The headlines about Cannock Chase District[…]
