What do local authority finance officers want for Christmas?

Quick decisions on local government reorganisation (LGR), the ability to ramp up preventative spend, better cross-government communication, and a timely settlement are among the asks of senior finance officers to government in the run-up to Christmas.

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Panellists at Room151’s recent LATIF Online event were asked what announcements from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) would provide clarity

What do local authority finance officers want for Christmas?

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