Vivienne Russell

Vivienne Russell is a freelance journalist and a former editor of Public Finance Magazine.

Recent articles

Council housing: government scraps plans for mandatory 'pay to stay' scheme

The government has stepped back from its controversial ‘Pay to Stay’ plans, which would have... Read more
Some sustainability and transformation plans “unrealistic”, says CIPFA

Some sustainability and transformation plans are unrealistic and lack substance, a CIPFA analysis... Read more
NHS reform: STPs highlight need for streamlined oversight regime

The system of oversight of NHS organisations could be more effective if it was streamlined, a... Read more
Winter outlook for NHS worst for a decade, says King’s Fund

The NHS is heading into winter with its finances and performance in the worst shape they have been... Read more
Councils urged to back community asset transfers

Councils are broadly positive about the potential for community asset transfers, but more needs to... Read more
Welsh training scheme to give insight across the public sector

The disparate parts of the public sector in Wales are joining forces to train and develop the next... Read more
High achiever: Donna Herdsman interviewed

Donna Herdsman’s varied career has taken her from CIPFA training in local government to the... Read more
Borrowing outstrips expectations at midpoint of fiscal year

Public borrowing was £10.6bn in September – an increase of £1.3bn compared to the... Read more
LGA warns on weaknesses of Whitehall’s academy oversight

The small team of civil servants responsible for performance managing academies and free schools... Read more
Watchdog to publish league table of NHS agency staff costs

Spending by hospital trusts on agency staff is to be published in annual league tables under plans... Read more

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