Oliver Rudgewick

PF reporter

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Recent articles

Lansley: ‘significant under-funding’ of public health budgets hindering progress

Cuts to public health budgets following responsibility being transferred to local government... Read more
DLUHC doubles down on opposition to four-day week

English councils have been asked again by the government not to pursue four-day working week pilots... Read more
Council credit ratings cut amid a “materially deteriorated” financial position

Below-inflation funding and “consistently high” spending pressures have weakened the financial... Read more
Combined authorities hold key to addressing regional inequalities, researchers say

Mayoral combined authorities and sustainable local government funding could be critical to reducing... Read more
Counties call for sustainable bus funding

The removal of rural bus routes has forced authorities to provide unsustainable ‘demand-responsive... Read more
Welsh council finances on ‘unsustainable path’

Continued budget pressures and likely Welsh Government funding cuts could leave councils with a £... Read more
NHS faces ‘profound financial crisis’ amid rising strike costs

The unbudgeted costs from ongoing strikes and rising prices will force care leaders to cut services... Read more
Districts warn of ‘disastrous’ service cuts

Elevated inflation and “intensifying” demand for temporary accommodation will force authorities to... Read more
LGA: Finance training key to improving borough’s financial position

There is an urgent need to improve finance skills in order to understand and manage financial risks... Read more
UK credit outlook back ‘stable’ a year after mini-budget

Growing confidence in UK policymaking in the year following the mini-budget has prompted ratings... Read more

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