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Paul Dossett

Paul Dossett

Paul Dossett is head of local government at Grant Thornton UK

Articles by Paul Dossett

Budget needs to back local government

By Paul Dossett | 17 November 2017

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, says there are no areas where furthe...

Fewer services for more council tax

By Paul Dossett | 14 March 2016

Head of local government at Grant Thornton UK, Paul Dossett, looks at what the sector can expect ...

A statement of intent

By Paul Dossett | 23 November 2015

With the Spending Review on the horizon, Paul Dossett examines how councils will need to shape th...

Councils will look and feel very different in future

By Paul Dossett | 09 December 2014

The narrative of local government austerity is familiar and will necessarily continue to be told,...

Scenarios for long-term sustainability

By Paul Dossett | 22 October 2014

Local authorities are facing unprecedented challenges over the medium-term, but councils can be s...

Biggest impact of welfare reform yet to come

By Paul Dossett | 21 March 2014

“Never again should the welfare system be allowed to spiral out of control,” the Chancellor said ...

Step change needed in councils' public accountability

By Paul Dossett | 18 March 2014

The full impact of austerity on public finances is now beginning to be felt.

Greatest challenges of welfare reform still to come

By Paul Dossett | 20 February 2014

It is too early to say what the full impact of welfare reform will be and whether or not it will ...

Making the most of capital

By Paul Dossett | 30 September 2013

With the Government’s drive to reduce the budget deficit, hard-pressed authorities are being chal...

Can belt-tightening alone prevent councils from strife?

By Paul Dossett | 11 July 2013

Many councils will be able to avoid a tipping point, but for some the wolf is coming to the door,...