Pooling funds is a better use of resources

By Jill Penn | 24 April 2019

Jill Penn is moving to a new finance role at the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Norf...

Let's work as one sector on fair funding

By Jill Penn | 30 January 2019

Jill Penn says we're nearing the time when we will be discussing the next part of the fair fundin...

What about that medium term financial strategy?

By Jill Penn | 28 November 2018

Any future funding settlement needs to recognise homelessness and problem prevention in some way,...

The waiting game

By Jill Penn | 17 October 2018

The challenge for national Government is how funding can be moved across to the local government ...

We can do more with less when we collaborate

By Jill Penn | 24 July 2018

Working better with our partners will further economic growth and enhance the quality of life for...

Breaking down perceived divides

By Jill Penn | 19 March 2018

Jill Penn argues there is a responsibility for the public sector as a whole to come together and ...

The pressure on district finances is as real as other authorities

By Jill Penn | 06 December 2017

This is a period of fast-moving change. Jill Penn looks at where this leaves district finances an...

Why we need more mentoring

By Jill Penn | 18 October 2017

Jill Penn outlines why mentoring schemes are critical in ensuring officers can confidently face t...