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7 Dec 21
The Competition Markets Authority says a proposed merger between two waste management companies could inflate costs, reduce competition and lower the quality of local authority services.
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6 Dec 21
Public bodies are sitting on assets worth billions of pounds, much of which is not accounted for in balance sheets.
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3 Dec 21
Bolton Council is investigating potential fraud related to Covid-19 grants, amid suspicions that some companies used false bank account information.
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3 Dec 21
Two-thirds of respondents to a consultation on a strengthening of the Prudential Code support adopting the proposed new wording without amendment, a senior CIPFA figure has revealed.
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3 Dec 21
Capital spending by local authorities dropped by 8% during 2020-21 compared to the previous year as Covid-19 delayed projects and councils veered away from buying property due to changes in...
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1 Dec 21
The government has appointed two senior local government officials as commissioners to oversee the financial recovery of cash-strapped Slough Borough Council, following two critical independent...
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1 Dec 21
Proposed amendments to the CIPFA Prudential Code seeking to strengthen restrictions on borrowing for commercial purposes have been dubbed 'relatively clear' by a senior civil servant.
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1 Dec 21
Wirral Council has approved a financial recovery plan which includes suspending a planned £5m investment to create a community bank, following a critical government-commissioned review.
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30 Nov 21
Thanet District Council has appointed a senior officer from a London Borough as an independent monitoring officer following a rare statutory recommendation by auditors.
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29 Nov 21
On 23 November, PF published an online report of a speech made by communities secretary Michael Gove at the County Council Network’s annual conference.
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26 Nov 21
Is creating a new council-owned company always the right answer? Joanne Pitt reveals the three questions that leaders need to ask before proceeding.
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26 Nov 21
Bolton Council missed out on £16m of 'levelling up' funding after missing the deadline for the submission of bids by two hours, it has revealed.
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24 Nov 21
An operator which runs Luton Airport is set to retain £45m of passenger income that was originally due to be paid to a subsidiary company of Luton Borough Council.
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24 Nov 21
The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee is set to examine how authorities in England pursue council tax arrears.
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23 Nov 21
The government could ditch Local Enterprise Partnerships, after communities secretary Michael Gove outlined a preference for economic development powers to be held by elected politicians.
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23 Nov 21
Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier and HCLG committee chair Clive Betts take issue with recent findings by the Financial Reporting Council on local authority audit.
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22 Nov 21
The working balance of general fund reserves at cash-strapped Peterborough City Council is inadequate to deal with the financial risks the authority faces, according to its finance team.
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17 Nov 21
Transport services are under threat from the ending of pandemic-related grants from central government, according to Tyne and Wear Metro.
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16 Nov 21
Leeds City Council is set to sell up to half of its operational office property space following the impact of Covid-19.
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12 Nov 21
Thurrock Council is forecasting a £4m overspend in its medium-term budget, even though it plans to cut up to 25% of its workforce.
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12 Nov 21
Birmingham City Council could face fresh equal pay settlements after it emerged that the authority was incorrectly evaluating jobs, according to union GMB.
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11 Nov 21
Derbyshire County Council is set to launch a consultation on the closure of seven council-run care homes, due to concerns over maintenance costs.
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10 Nov 21
Nottingham City Council has proposed more than £12.2m of new savings, to help manage a widening budget deficit next year, including closing multiple children’s centres.
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10 Nov 21
A Leicestershire district council is set to sell off its offices to reduce spending, after Covid-19 led to a change in working conditions.
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9 Nov 21
Liverpool City Council will need to make at least £18.7m from savings and additional income to help close a forecast £34m gap in next year’s budget.
7 Dec 21The Competition Markets Authority says a proposed merger between two waste management companies could inflate costs, reduce competition and lower the quality of local authority services.
6 Dec 21Public bodies are sitting on assets worth billions of pounds, much of which is not accounted for in balance sheets.
3 Dec 21Bolton Council is investigating potential fraud related to Covid-19 grants, amid suspicions that some companies used false bank account information.
3 Dec 21Two-thirds of respondents to a consultation on a strengthening of the Prudential Code support adopting the proposed new wording without amendment, a senior CIPFA figure has revealed.
3 Dec 21Capital spending by local authorities dropped by 8% during 2020-21 compared to the previous year as Covid-19 delayed projects and councils veered away from buying property due to changes in...
1 Dec 21The government has appointed two senior local government officials as commissioners to oversee the financial recovery of cash-strapped Slough Borough Council, following two critical independent...
1 Dec 21Proposed amendments to the CIPFA Prudential Code seeking to strengthen restrictions on borrowing for commercial purposes have been dubbed 'relatively clear' by a senior civil servant.
1 Dec 21Wirral Council has approved a financial recovery plan which includes suspending a planned £5m investment to create a community bank, following a critical government-commissioned review.
30 Nov 21Thanet District Council has appointed a senior officer from a London Borough as an independent monitoring officer following a rare statutory recommendation by auditors.
29 Nov 21On 23 November, PF published an online report of a speech made by communities secretary Michael Gove at the County Council Network’s annual conference.
26 Nov 21Is creating a new council-owned company always the right answer? Joanne Pitt reveals the three questions that leaders need to ask before proceeding.
24 Nov 21An operator which runs Luton Airport is set to retain £45m of passenger income that was originally due to be paid to a subsidiary company of Luton Borough Council.
24 Nov 21The Housing Communities and Local Government Committee is set to examine how authorities in England pursue council tax arrears.
23 Nov 21Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier and HCLG committee chair Clive Betts take issue with recent findings by the Financial Reporting Council on local authority audit.
22 Nov 21The working balance of general fund reserves at cash-strapped Peterborough City Council is inadequate to deal with the financial risks the authority faces, according to its finance team.
17 Nov 21Transport services are under threat from the ending of pandemic-related grants from central government, according to Tyne and Wear Metro.
16 Nov 21Leeds City Council is set to sell up to half of its operational office property space following the impact of Covid-19.
12 Nov 21Thurrock Council is forecasting a £4m overspend in its medium-term budget, even though it plans to cut up to 25% of its workforce.
12 Nov 21Birmingham City Council could face fresh equal pay settlements after it emerged that the authority was incorrectly evaluating jobs, according to union GMB.
11 Nov 21Derbyshire County Council is set to launch a consultation on the closure of seven council-run care homes, due to concerns over maintenance costs.
10 Nov 21Nottingham City Council has proposed more than £12.2m of new savings, to help manage a widening budget deficit next year, including closing multiple children’s centres.
10 Nov 21A Leicestershire district council is set to sell off its offices to reduce spending, after Covid-19 led to a change in working conditions.
9 Nov 21Liverpool City Council will need to make at least £18.7m from savings and additional income to help close a forecast £34m gap in next year’s budget.
