Practical e‑learning that helps local authority managers, HR teams and leaders identify, prevent and manage equal pay risks with confidence.
Local Authorities enter 2026 still facing sustained financial strain. Despite uplifts in core spending power across the sector as a whole, pressures from social care demand, contract inflation and higher borrowing costs continue to erode resilience across the sector. Recent parliamentary evidence confirms that, whilst rare, the number of Section 114 notices issued since 2018 is at an all-time high, underlining the systemic nature of the challenge and the scrutiny on historic corporate investments and subsidiary performance.
Decarbonising the UK’s energy system and wider economy will require rapid electrification of heat, transport and industry, leading to a sharp rise in electricity demand. The National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) analysis suggests electricity demand could increase by 25-40% by the early 2030s and almost triple by 2050, reaching up to 700-785 TWh per year, compared with around 290 TWh today
The Public Sector Finance Leaders Barometer is a nationwide pulse check of the pressures, priorities and sentiment shaping local government finance. Compiled from the insights of Section 151 officers and finance directors, it provides a data‑rich view of how leaders are navigating 2026, a year defined by financial constraints, regulatory complexities and rising demand.
Following the significant milestone of backstop legislation in September 2024, the backlog of unissued accounts has fallen dramatically
Buses are a lifeline for many communities in the UK, but services are under threat because patronage has declined. This first episode of our podcast discusses the innovative solutions needed to solve these problems.
Driving bus franchising forwards in the North West
How we delivered a competitive procurement that secured new operators for three of TfL’s networks who would provide value for money to passengers and taxpayers.
Supporting Norwich City Council with IFRS 16 implementation, lease assessments, data modelling, and technical accounting for robust financial reporting.
Read our report for guidance on managing the risks related to accounting treatments for different financial instruments, including challenge questions.
How can giving local authorities greater fiscal autonomy complement the Government's devolution agenda? Our report discusses the potential impacts.
100 Annual Auditors' Reports (AARs) by Grant Thornton for local government bodies in England, covering the 2023/24 audit year
Discover how we supported Essex County Council's implementation of IFRS 16, ensuring compliance, robust lease assessments, and enhanced financial reporting for 2024/25.
Explore how a modal shift to buses can drive a sustainable, inclusive future for UK public transport through innovation, investment, and policy reform.
The key concerns in capital programmes were clear at UKREiiF2025. Find out more about viability, and the need for public sector support and systemic reform.
Find out how the council is using our CFO Insights tool to embed data into their financial planning processes and align spending with outcomes.
