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[…]
A number of articles have been written in recent weeks about Spelthorne Borough Council’s investment strategy which the council considers requires correction. Since 2014, Spelthorne Borough Council, like all councils,[…]
A recent report underlined the importance of closing a PFI contract effectively. Helen Randall navigates the intricacies and pitfalls. Does your authority have a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal which[…]
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented local government with its biggest test. But it may also be an opportunity to shape a new organisational model for the future The country is[…]
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.[…]
Budgets have been compiled but how will local authorities confront funding gaps? And will they continue with commercial investments or focus on other priorities, like local housing? We asked the[…]
Central government is implementing measures to confront the coronavirus outbreak. David Hill works through the questions local authorities will need to address as the virus spreads. The coronavirus is dominating[…]
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[…]
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[…]
A Northern Ireland council has voted to increase its domestic rate bills by almost 8% after being told by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) that its[…]
