Articles by Alison Scott
Closing the loop
By Alison Scott | 22 March 2016
CIPFA’s new expenditure and funding analysis can give local government a strong foundation during...
Accounts should be of interest to local taxpayers
By Alison Scott | 03 June 2015
In all our professional lives there are areas of expertise and focus that we view as an essential...
Navigating unchartered waters
By Alison Scott | 03 July 2013
The austerity programme has been a journey into unchartered waters, says Alison Scott.
Local government's prudential approach
By Alison Scott | 05 June 2013
As I sit here writing this, council reserves are once again under scrutiny, says Alison Scott.
The challenges facing new councillors
By Alison Scott | 08 May 2013
Its important new councillors are given an early induction in the constraints and opportunities o...
The polarised debate on welfare reform
By Alison Scott | 17 April 2013
Alison Scott says within any society, there are crucial decisions that have to be made between le...
Rethinking the debt cap
By Alison Scott | 13 March 2013
Public sector debt is not always a problem provided that it is sustainable, says Alison Scott.
Real democracy in action
By Alison Scott | 13 February 2013
Alison Scott on Eric Pickles criticising authorities increasing council tax.
Working together at a time of uncertainty
By Alison Scott | 22 January 2013
The ability to share knowledge and work together will be key over the next few months for local g...
The real meaning of localism
By Alison Scott | 31 October 2012
Alison Scott says real localism is self-generated and not granted by the Government.
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