Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

Authorities ‘disappointed’ at proposed scrapping of school grant

The government’s proposals to scrap a £50m school improvement grant has been criticised by local... Read more
PWLB borrowing crashed in October

Borrowing from the Public Works Loan Board declined sharply in October, as lending rates rose,... Read more
Council-backed energy firm delays energy payments to regulator

An energy company owned by Warrington Borough Council has delayed complying with an order to pay £... Read more
Review recommends £43m of property sales at cash-strapped council

The government should not provide additional financial flexibilites to Peterborough City Council... Read more
Improvement board raises concerns over Nottingham financial plan timetable

A government-appointed improvement board has voiced worries about the Nottingham City Council's... Read more
Watchdog finds improved audit quality, despite ongoing delays

The quality of local audit improved on last year despite "disappointing" performance on... Read more
County to review council tax systems following errors

North Northamptonshire County Council has promised to review its systems, after sending out court... Read more
Grant Thornton fined £700,000 over Interserve audits

Accountancy firm Grant Thornton has been fined more than £700,000 by the Financial Reporting... Read more
‘Big hitter’ Gove takes control

Experts say that the new secretary of state in charge of local government has previous form on... Read more
Larger size of LGPS behind costs rise

The administrative costs of Local Government Pension Schemes rose again last year, with one expert... Read more

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