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Levelling up: agreeing and delivering on priorities
Hub Levelling up: agreeing and delivering on priorities
We offer fresh insights on levelling up priorities and how to turn broad policy into meaningful change.
22 Sep 2022
Levelling up: on the ground in Norfolk
Case study Levelling up: on the ground in Norfolk
In rural Norfolk, connectivity is key for levelling up. Priorities include roads, public transport and broadband.
22 Sep 2022
Levelling up: on the ground in Stoke
Case study Levelling up: on the ground in Stoke
Stoke-on-Trent has clearly defined priorities for levelling up, including development, transport, and infrastructure.
22 Sep 2022
Lessons from recent Public Interest Reports
Report Lessons from recent Public Interest Reports
Outcomes from the latest public interest reports show that many local authorities are still falling short of auditor standards.
22 Sep 2022
The business perspective on levelling up
Article The business perspective on levelling up
How do businesses feel about the levelling up agenda, and what does this mean for local and central government?
Tom Rathborn
Tom Rathborn
| 14 Jul 2022
Devolution: by no means a done deal
Article Devolution: by no means a done deal
The government is clear that devolution is central to levelling-up, but is it the right policy for every place?
Rob Turner
Rob Turner
| 05 Jul 2022
The importance of good governance
Article The importance of good governance
Recent auditor interventions show that effective leadership is vital for local authorities to avoid key failings.
30 Jun 2022
Transforming local authorities: three levers for change
Article Transforming local authorities: three levers for change
Local authorities need to act to avoid financial failure – these three key levers can help deliver genuine change.
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Claire Hampson
| 29 Jun 2022
Local authorities must act now to avoid financial failure
Article Local authorities must act now to avoid financial failure
The pandemic and long-term implications of Brexit have created the foundations for a financial reckoning so significant, many will struggle to comprehend its magnitude.
27 Jun 2022
Time to review funding and financing arrangements?
Article Time to review funding and financing arrangements?
What does the funding landscape look like for public sector organisations in 2022?
Wayne Butcher
Wayne Butcher
| 21 Apr 2022
Levelling Up – three key missions for local government
Article Levelling Up – three key missions for local government
We explain how local government can deliver the Levelling Up White Paper's goals for housing, funding, and regeneration.
Wayne Butcher
Wayne Butcher
| 16 Mar 2022
Levelling up: delivering government’s key policy
Article Levelling up: delivering government’s key policy
We explore levelling up, how it is different to previous approaches and what it needs to be successful.
31 Jan 2022
How local authorities can prepare for coming challenges
Report How local authorities can prepare for coming challenges
Local authorities face challenges, our financial foresight forecast shows. We and CIPFA explain how you can be ready.
Phillip Woolley
Phillip Woolley
| 23 Sep 2020
Local authority financial reporting in 2020
Report Local authority financial reporting in 2020
Local authority financial reporting has become increasingly difficult. Our report covers all you need to consider.
Paul Dossett
Paul Dossett
| 26 Jun 2020
Social and community care – The forgotten front line
Opinion Social and community care – The forgotten front line
Matt Custance looks at how COVID-19 is impacting social care provision and capacity.
15 Apr 2020
The rise of local authority trading companies
Report The rise of local authority trading companies
Revenue generation is an increasingly important part to the way in which local authorities work.
19 Sep 2018