Adrian Jenkins agrees local government failed to spend all its Covid grants. But ongoing pandemic expenses mean the money will be used and funding pressures will continue. Local government is[…]
Uncertainty remains across the public sector, and is unlikely to be resolved any time soon. Those responsible for local government finance can expect another frustrating and testing year ahead. New[…]
Local government got a one-year funding deal. But, writes Adrian Jenkins, the new minister in charge also looks set to overhaul the entire funding process. Local government funding has been[…]
The 2022-23 settlement promises an extra £3.5bn. Michael Gove said the settlement represents a “real-terms increase from last year’s settlement and will make sure councils can improve vital frontline services”.[…]
The message that local authority finance teams need bolstering seems to be winning a hearing, writes Alison Ring, while reform of local authority financial reporting and audit gathers pace. For[…]
“On the 1st Day of Christmas my true love (section 151 officers) said to me (chief executives) – “I’ve got a list of 12 things for you to do!” The[…]
Tracie Langley, Cornwall’s s151 officer, looks back at another year dominated by the pandemic, budgets, elections and “you-would-just-never-believe-it” stories. I can’t say I bounced out of bed on that first[…]
Stephen Sheen looks back over the past 12 months and reveals how it should guide regulators in the New Year. I have just looked back at the article I wrote[…]
When the chancellor delivered this autumn’s spending review it was not without merit. But despite claims of a three-year settlements, experts worry funding structures remain distinctly short term. Despite October’s[…]
Officers and experts continue to debate the revised Prudential Code. Some now fear a fire sale of property that could undermine private sector confidence. While debate continues to rumble over[…]
