Austerity, rising service demands, business rates localisation, a fairer funding system, devolution, Brexit, pensions pooling and the unknown impact of Donald Trump’s election all provide a challenging mix for treasurers in their quest to maintain some degree of financial resilience.
In the run-up to Christmas it is often the case that there is a revival of the old classics from Charles Dickens.
Want full article access?
Receive The MJ magazine each week and gain access to all the content on this website with a subscription.
Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.
Already a subscriber? Login
