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Government tightens oversight on council borrowing to prevent financial crises
The UK government is moving to strengthen its grip on local authority finances, announcing new powers designed to identify financial risks earlier and...
Dan Benn Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:51Temporary accommodation funding gap could reach £4 billion by 2030
The cost of temporary accommodation to councils in England is projected to rise to nearly £4 billion by 2029/30 unless urgent action is taken to...
Dan Benn Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:20City Council budget to focus on tackling the temporary accommodation crisis
Brighton & Hove City Council has published its draft budget proposals for 2026/27, outlining a clear strategy to confront the city’s worsening...
Dan Benn Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:27Report highlights unsustainability of council finances
Local government finances are becoming increasingly unsustainable due to rising demand for essential frontline services, delayed finance reform, and...
Dan Benn Mon, 03/03/2025 - 10:33County and rural councils claim the government is ‘cherry picking’ funding towards urban and city councils
The government has published how much councils will receive next year, but the County Councils Network (CCN) warns that ministers are ‘cherry picking’...
jonathand@cogn… Thu, 12/19/2024 - 08:29Whole of Government Accounts disclaimed for first time ever
The National Audit Office has disclaimed the Whole of Government Accounts for the time ever, following backlogs in audits.
This comes in the 14th...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/27/2024 - 09:30A budget to boost the economy, public services, and infrastructure
In her first Budget as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has outlined measures that will fix the foundations of the economy, and set out how she plans to...
Dan Benn Wed, 10/30/2024 - 15:13Boroughs seek renewed support ahead of Budget
With today bringing Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, London Councils outlined how fixing the funding crisis facing London Boroughs must be a...
Dan Benn Wed, 10/30/2024 - 09:45Report outlines financial instability of SEND system
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A new report from the National Audit Office has outlined how England’s special educational needs system is in need of urgent reform.
This comes as...
Dan Benn Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:43
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2025 Online Conferences
In partnership with our community of public sector leaders responsible for procurement and strategy across local authorities and the wider public sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for leaders of industry to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation.
All our conferences are CPD accredited, which means you can gain points to advance your career by attending our online conferences. Also, the contents are available on demand so you can re-watch at your convenience.
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Webinar - EV charging maintenance and future-proofing: delivering for current and future demand 2025
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss everything you need to know about the EV charging infrastructure process after rollout: maintenance, operations, availability and uptime, and futureproofing and learn more about making sure the EV charge points in your local authority are serving the community to the highest standards.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
