Chris Buss: A 151’s lessons from 2020 and hopes for the New Year
Chris Buss on the lessons for section 151 officers have learned in 2020 and what they might hope in the New Year. “So, this is Christmas and what have you[…]
Chris Buss on the lessons for section 151 officers have learned in 2020 and what they might hope in the New Year. “So, this is Christmas and what have you[…]
More than ever councils need an early settlement as well as certainty over the support they can expect from Whitehall over pandemic costs, writes Chris Buss.
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[…]
Now that the dust has settled after the General Election and we have at least some prospect of a “strong and stable” government, what can local government wish for in[…]
Councils need to maintain healthy reserves despite increased funding for councils through last week’s Spending Review, says Chris Buss. One of the advantages of not being a serving section 151[…]
The government’s consultation document on reforms to local government funding left more questions than answers, says Chris Buss. Back in December the Government issued its consultation document on local government[…]
Chris Buss suggests four ways to stimulate the building of council housing. Earlier in the year the government issued a Green Paper on social housing; since then the world has[…]
Initially, Chris Buss wasn’t the biggest fan of the UK Municipal Bonds Agency. But changed circumstances mean he now thinks it is a win-win for local government I have, as[…]
CIPFA’s consultation on a new index ranking the financial resilience of English councils has just closed. Chris Buss argues the proposals as they stand could have unforeseen consequences. When working[…]
Pooling is well under way but there remains outstanding issues for some. Chris Buss argues funds should be allowed to shop around pools to find the best investment products. When[…]
Impact Awards: Cheltenham’s tech hub and Hackney’s recovery from cyber attack: The CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards spotlight finance teams with a direct impact on their local communities and the environment. This week we explore Cheltenham Borough Council’s… dlvr.it/Rxg53h pic.twitter.com/iH8oGKOfSs
Collaboration the key to district recovery post-pandemic: Regeneration and economic growth will depend on districts’ ability to secure funding and work with public and private partners, argues Sanjiv Kohli. Covid hit us in March 2020 and immediately[...] dlvr.it/Rxb4VK pic.twitter.com/FiMynEQVPU
Impact Awards: Liverpool’s cafe culture and Warrington’s investment in homes: The CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards showcase finance teams with a direct impact on their local communities and the environment. This week we spotlight Liverpool City Council’s… dlvr.it/RxJsKb pic.twitter.com/dEYpaz6HP0
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Doing something in #localgov #finance for Adult Social Care & Health? Check out the ASC&H category room151.co.uk/impact-awards/… sponsored by Fundamentum Social Housing REIT in the CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards. #timetoenter !!
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Why should LGPS be concerned about rising inflation?: The impact of the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown and wider economic uncertainty created deflationary pressures which raise important considerations for the Local Government Pension Scheme writes… dlvr.it/RxF7Fs pic.twitter.com/JlcjROBIpz
JOB ALERT: LPFA Finance Director vacancy: London Pensions Fund Authority Finance Director and s151 Officer Competitive salary and benefits The largest Local Government Pension (LGPS) provider in London with around £6.5 billion of assets and 135[...] dlvr.it/RxBdJP
Richard Harbord: Further signs that local government finance is failing: The crisis in Liverpool and a fix for education budgets are further indication that local government finance is in need of a root and branch review. Even for those students[...] dlvr.it/Rx9PSV pic.twitter.com/sAanC2gEyu
Impact Awards: Finance helps launch school meals company and support business during lockdown: The CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards will showcase the way finance teams have a direct impact on their local communities and the environment. This week we spotlight… dlvr.it/RwnlF4 pic.twitter.com/AJhne1MVG4
"This work has made a vital, practical contribution to ensuring people have been supported through the pandemic." #impact #151awards #covid #s151 room151.co.uk/treasury/impac… #impactcasestudies #councilfinancemakesadifference