Rob Whiteman

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Chief executive of CIPFA since 2013, after leading the UK Border Agency and the Improvement & Development Agency. Previously, he was CEO at Barking and Dagenham council.

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Budget 2018: Beware the sleight of hand of short-term relief

The NHS was the clear winner in this Budget - local government is looking like a loser in the long... Read more
We need to stop local services becoming dependent on property prices

Cash-strapped councils increasingly borrowing to invest in commercial properties risk local... Read more
Foreword

Know your blockchain from your big data? Up to speed with predictive analytics and AI? CIPFA chief... Read more
Removing the housing borrowing cap is a step in the right direction

The government has given a welcome boost to council borrowing for public purpose, says CIPFA chief... Read more
Leading from the front on fraud

CIPFA head Rob Whiteman provides the first of our regular columns on fraud, looking at... Read more
Hope for children’s services amid the cuts

Partnerships and innovation are coming to the fore in challenging financial times, says CIPFA’s Rob... Read more
Fixing the housing system

Two iconic images sum up the most extreme consequences of our dysfunctional housing system, says... Read more
Statutory override sought over IFRS9

CIPFA is seeking an override to protect council taxpayers from historic decisions arising from... Read more
Reserves: keeping councils’ heads above water

Councils must remember keeping ‘reasonable’ levels of rainy day reserves are vital in... Read more
Councils must be prepared for inevitable tough times ahead

Local authorities must have robust financial plans to withstand the myriad of challenges in the... Read more

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