Oliver Rudgewick

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Austerity contributing to children in care rise

Government spending cuts have restricted resources in local government and are a factor in the... Read more
‘Wrong time’ for capital changes, expert says

Proposed capital flexibility could see councils explore more risky debt-backed projects at a time... Read more
Thurrock set to lose money on solar investment after sale

Debt-ridden Thurrock Council could lose money on investment made in a solar energy company to... Read more
NAO raises concerns over bio energy sustainability

The government cannot demonstrate that biomass generators are meeting sustainability targets, the... Read more
Government announces £600m council funding rise

A funding boost for local government is welcome but will not prevent service cuts and maximum... Read more
Nottingham requests £65m capitalisation directions

Nottingham City Council has requested £65m of exceptional government support to balance its budgets... Read more
Lower borrowing gives government ‘wiggle room’ for tax cuts

A better-than-expected outlook for public finances is likely to give chancellor Jeremy Hunt... Read more
MPs demand Fujitsu contract details

The Treasury Committee has called for answers on procurement deals with the company at the centre... Read more
Gove defends local government settlement

An above-inflation increase in council spending power for 2024-25 shows “the government stands... Read more
Birmingham warns of 600 redundancies

Struggling Birmingham City Council could make up to 600 staff redundant months after the authority... Read more

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