Breaking down England's fiscal devolution plans
David Phillips of the IFS tells LocalGov why England's regional finance reforms are modest by global comparison and what ministers still need to get right.
Navigating borrowing options
21/10/2019 Local authorities need to be brave and hold out for lower interest rates following the PWLB rate rise, argues Christian Wall. |
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In competition with the PWLB
18/03/2019 Christian Wall considers what alternative funding channels are available to local authorities beyond the Public Works Loan Board. |
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Facing up to financial distress
19/09/2018 Christian Wall outlines the top actions that local authorities could take in order to address the financial pressures they currently face. |
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The indicators of distress
04/07/2018 Christian Wall outlines some of the warning signs that a council may be in financial distress. |
