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FINANCE

Prudential code changes sparks fear for district finances

By Heather Jameson | 07 December 2021

Plans to change the rules on prudential borrowing have provoked fears that district councils’ fin...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Road to reform – a blurred vision 

By Dr Eleanor Roy | 07 December 2021

Achieving the Government’s vision for the future of adult social care will take much more investm...

FINANCE

Nottingham uncovers serious finance error

03 December 2021

Nottingham City Council is taking urgent action after uncovering a serious accounting error while...

FINANCE

'Tis the season to be merry - and for change

By RobWhiteman | 01 December 2021

There has never been a more exciting time to be a procurement expert in the public sector, says R...

FINANCE

Slough goes back to basics for financial health

By Steve Mair | 24 November 2021

There are no quick fixes to Slough’s financial problems, but the council is committed to achievin...

FINANCE

LGA members accuse CIPFA of 'mission overreach'

By Martin Ford | 18 November 2021

Proposed changes to finance rules have provoked anger from the Local Government Association (LGA).

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

ALATS can aim to cultivate an environment supportive of finance chiefs

By Tony Kirkham | 17 November 2021

Tony Kirkham has taken up the reins as the new president of the Association of Local Authority Tr...

COUNCIL TAX

Authorities under pressure

By Ann McGauran | 17 November 2021

Fears about councils’ financial sustainability remain in the wake of the Spending Review, includi...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

Whiteman wades into report row

15 November 2021

The chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has wade...

FINANCE

Councils told to face up to financial challenges

By Martin Ford | 03 November 2021

Local authorities urged to face up to the tough financial decisions in wake of Wirral and Peterbo...

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