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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[...] dlvr.it/RSPzr7 pic.twitter.com/TtX5ACjciE
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… dlvr.it/RSBQfw pic.twitter.com/kqC2Fye34X
Funding gaps and how to manage them: 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[...] dlvr.it/RSBQdM pic.twitter.com/W6pepWHoSl
IFS on revaluation and reform of council tax ifs.org.uk/publications/1… #localgov
Outcome based budgeting: It’s all about culture and management: Outcome based budgeting offers opportunities to uncover vital insights. Rebecca Hellard reveals her experience. I was recently asked about my current challenges and concerns. I like to turn… dlvr.it/RS8r0l pic.twitter.com/mqUrfpeQrT
Online, online, let's stick together room151.co.uk/treasury/latif… #localgov
LATIF North moves online adding focus on COVID-19 to treasury management agenda: LATIF North, Room151’s dedicated conference for treasury and 151 officers across the north of England is going virtual, with an online event on March 25. The gathering had… dlvr.it/RS0Svj pic.twitter.com/TYavRykXrj
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[...] dlvr.it/RS0Src pic.twitter.com/9ZEObl8e23
Spring budget 2020: Improved prospects for councils though uncertainties remain: The chancellor offered the country a £30bn spending spree. Local government can expect to benefit from capital investment though uncertainty hangs over business rates as a… dlvr.it/RRmCqD pic.twitter.com/HhKSWjPooS
LGPS Interview: Daniel Booth, CIO of Border to Coast: With £49bn in assets under management Border to Coast is one of the biggest LGPS pools. Room151 caught up with chief investment officer Daniel Booth to talk bonds, private markets,[...] dlvr.it/RRkzhr pic.twitter.com/S8JzHlQNzv
The London CIV has announced the launch of the LCIV Sustainable Equity Exclusion Fund. Seeded with £200m from the LB Lambeth pension fund; initial investment to be managed by RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited. #LGPS #localgov @londoncouncils
