FINANCE

The beginning of a new normal

In her final column as Society of County Treasurers president, Lorna Baxter reflects on local government finance departments' achievements over the past year.

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By Lorna Baxter | 07 December 2021

This is my final article as Society of County Treasurers (SCT) president, and I can't believe how quickly the year has flown by.

The year is ending in what feels like the beginning of a new normal, rather than a return to our old lives. Regular vaccinations, COVID passes, frequent lateral flow tests and a slow partial return to the office.

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Lorna Baxter

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