Local Government Finance training sessions in 2017
In 2017, I will be running training sessions for LGiU and APSE and jointly running sessions with Adrian Waite (AWICS). This LinkedIn post lists the training sessions that have been arranged so far.
Feeds
London’s message of “solidarity, unity, humanity” must be spread across the UK
Personal reflections on the AER plenary session on 21 March, the Stand Up To Racism march on 18 March and the terrorist attack on Westminster on 22 March.
Local Government Finance Settlement For England 2017/18
Comment on Local Government Finance Settlement 2017-18
The provisional Local Government Finance Settlement (LGFS) was published on 15 December and the final LGFS on 20-22 February. This LinkedIn post summarises some key aspects of the settlement and comments on them.
Digest of LGiU briefings June-December 2016
These are the briefings I’ve written for LGiU that were published in the second half of 2016. They are free to LGiU members. (Check here to see if your authority/organisation is a member.)
2017 business rates revaluation
Consultation on 100% Business Rates Retention: needs & redistribution
Consultation on 100% Business Rates Retention: Flexibilities and practicalities
Consultation on 100% Business Rates Retention: Devolution and Evolution
Improving Business Rates Retention – IPPR “Better Rates”
Working with the Voluntary and Community Sector: Policy in Practice briefing
What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth – update
Update on training sessions