Video - Lord Paddy Ashdown talks to Public Finance about a new great reform act, the economic crisis and empowering local government at the CIPFA Conference 2012 in Liverpool.
Abolition of the Audit Commission will change the way council spending is scrutinised just as funding pressures increase. But the National Audit Office will help the sector steer clear of the dangers...
Sir Tony Redmond could have been a dancer but chose a career in local government instead. Dancing’s loss was accountancy’s gain, and now he is taking on a fresh challenge – becoming CIPFA president...
After dominating television for more than 30 years, Phil Redmond is creating some live dramas of his own in his home city of Liverpool. He talks to PF about culture, cohesion and council bureaucracy
Last summer’s riots inflicted untold misery on individuals and businesses across England. But the views and concerns of those who suffered are now being heard loud and clear thanks to the work of...