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Redefining Value for Money in Public Spending
CIPFA

Redefining Value for Money in Public Spending

By Iain Murray | 15 September 2025

With no new funding in sight, smarter public spending is essential, and an upcoming report offers a roadmap.says Iain Murray.

GOVERNANCE

Understanding the Golden Triangle

By Graeme McDonald | 10 September 2025

Graeme McDonald explores a report that outlines the vital responsibilities of local government’s ...

POLITICS

Local government 'has more scope for corruption'

By Paul Marinko | 03 September 2025

A former chief of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy has claimed there is ...

POLITICS

New politics, new tensions

By Rob Whiteman | 02 September 2025

As Reform UK gathers this week for its annual conference, Rob Whiteman argues that with the party...

FINANCE

Shifting the presssure

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025

With consultation set to close on the fair funding review, Martin Ford looks at the challenges fa...

FAIR FUNDING

Fears fair funding could trigger section 114 notices

By Martin Ford | 07 August 2025

Fears councils may be forced into issuing section 114 notices by the fair funding review have bee...

DEVOLUTION

Smart spending, strong regions

By Jeff Matsu | 27 June 2025

The Spending Review has set ambitious goals for the UK, but achieving them depends on embracing l...

POLITICS

Reform councils' finances to be reviewed

By Izzy Lepone | 02 June 2025

A team of auditors led by a UK ‘tech entrepreneur’ will be tasked with reviewing the finances of ...

FINANCE

The basics matter

By Iain Murray | 02 June 2025

Iain Murray says: 'Finalising the accounts, meeting reporting requirements and maintaining a grip...

FINANCE

A smart approach to public sector spending

By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025

Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly resu...

FINANCE

Reasons to cheer – but the work isn't finished

By Jason Lowther | 13 May 2025

Jason Lowther says the new Government has got off to a promising start on rectifying the many cri...

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Strategic Director – Place-Based Services

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Executive Director of Adult Care Services

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This is an exciting time to be joining Hertfordshire County Council. Apply for this job

Hertfordshire County Council

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Cambridge is a city of global reputation and local pride – a place of ideas, innovation and inclusion. Apply for this job

Cambridge City Council