DEVOLUTION
Smart spending, strong regions
By Jeff Matsu | 27 June 2025
The Spending Review has set ambitious goals for the UK, but achieving them depends on embracing lessons from successful regional governance models, says Jeffrey Matsu.
POLITICS
Reform councils' finances to be reviewed
By Izzy Lepone | 02 June 2025
A team of auditors led by a UK ‘tech entrepreneur’ will be tasked with reviewing the finances of ...
FINANCE
The basics matter
By Iain Murray | 02 June 2025
Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip...
FINANCE
A smart approach to public sector spending
By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025
Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly resu...
FINANCE
Reasons to cheer – but the work isn't finished
By Jason Lowther | 13 May 2025
Jason Lowther says the new Government has got off to a promising start on rectifying the many cri...
REORGANISATION
Reforming and transforming
By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025
As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameso...
FINANCE
Implementing value for money frameworks isn't just about box-ticking
By Iain Murray | 15 April 2025
By sharing insights and striving to adopt more effective VfM frameworks, finance teams can help r...
FINANCE
Policy action needed to solve financial challenges
By Martin Ford | 08 April 2025
Radical short-term fixes followed by changes in policy are required to shore-up local government ...
FINANCE
Government to set out SEND deficit plans
By Martin Ford | 03 April 2025
The Government is to set out how it will tackle the £6bn special educational needs and disabiliti...
FINANCE
Spring Statement: From panic mode to planning mode
By Iain Murray | 28 March 2025
Looking ahead to the Spending Review, this is a moment to embrace meaningful reform that addresse...
FINANCE
Somerset could be in need of exceptional financial support
By Emily Twinch | 25 March 2025
Somerset Council has been found to have 45 ‘key risks’ that mean it may need exceptional financia...
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