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Articles by Rob Powell
Local government now has clarity and a credible way forward on SEND
By Rob Powell | 10 February 2026
Rob Powell says he is ‘relieved and pleased that we now have a meaningful solution’ to English co...
How will the Government reform the funding system for councils?
By Rob Powell | 28 January 2026
'If the White Paper and provisional settlement provide effective, fair and sustainable reforms an...
Forward motion for SEND?
By Rob Powell | 15 January 2026
Local government funding is a huge talking point as the new year kicks into gear, with cumulative...
Putting the sector in the Budget driving seat: Ditch the SEND statutory override
By Rob Powell | 04 November 2025
Rob Powell tackles his seven priorities for the Budget and says it’s all to play for.
Enlightenment and therapy for the financial challenge
By By Rob Powell | 15 October 2025
The Society of County Treasurers' latest seminar faced up to the challenges ahead but found encou...
What finance leaders can learn from Unai Emery's Aston Villa success
By Rob Powell | 04 September 2025
Rob Powell says finance leaders can build high-performing teams despite sector challenges, inspir...
Getting audit back on track
By Rob Powell | 22 July 2025
The Government's reset and recovery strategy, along with associated backlog dates, have helped ge...
SEND before spend
By Rob Powell | 17 June 2025
The impact of any failure to fully address SEND deficits will dwarf the benefits of the positive ...
Only a full solution will suffice on SEND
By Rob Powell | 03 June 2025
Rob Powell is hoping for a full resolution of the 'intractable problem' of negative reserves to c...
As leaders, we must lift our heads up
By By Rob Powell | 27 April 2025
'Whether thinking about reorganisation, working with health partners or responding to national an...
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