Tracy Bingham
Tracy Bingham is strategic director (corporate resources) at South Derbyshire DC
Local government: One sector ready for the challenge
While there’s still so much uncertainty around local government, it is positive to be thinking ahead to meaningful and lasting change, says Tracy Bingham.
Reform's opportunities and threats
Some areas of reform could present as a financial threat for some councils, but be the opposite for others, says Tracy Bingham.
The prospect of a decent settlement has since been dashed
Most councils will have to make full use of the limited capacity within the council tax referendum limits, and it will be interesting to see how many approach the DLUHC to discuss Exceptional Financial Support, says Tracy Bingham.
Let there be fireworks on funding
As we look towards this month’s Autumn Statement, it is clear the sector needs it and the settlement to respond to local government's challenges, says Tracy Bingham.
Solving the financial unsustainability problem
The elephant in the room that is unsustainable council finances can no longer be ignored, so what are the possible solutions that will now need to come into focus, asks Tracy Bingham.