Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/

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Speakers: Owen Mapley CEO, CIPFA (https://www.cipfa.org/) https://publicfinancelive.org/

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In December 2024 the government published its English Devolution White Paper, setting out a plan to further spread devolution across the country. The government itself referred to it as ‘the greatest transfer of power from Westminster in a generation’, and it’s not for nothing that the proposed strategic authorities were instantly dubbed ‘mega’ authorities on account of their sheer size. Joining us to discuss all of this are Dr Jonathan Carr-West, who this year celebrates 12 years as chief ...

The new CIPFA CEO discusses the future of the organisation, holding the government to account, and what he hopes to see from the new government.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by Norse.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by Kefron.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by TechnologyOne.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by Vision ERP.You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England.https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/

We have new local and regional players who will be setting their agendas and new officials in Whitehall. While Westminster resets, is this the opportunity of a lifetime?

Councils have now set budgets for the coming year. Despite extra funding from central government, every local authority has a gap that must be filled by budget cuts or spending reserves.There's also uncertainty because we are in both a general election year and many local authorities will be holding elections in May. We'll be looking in detail on how councils can navigate a way through the coming months. What options do they have?Joining us to give expert insights are Joanne Pitt CIPFA's lead...

What happens next? Is the question every council leader is asking right now.Despite not one but two financial deals for local government, the year ahead is set to be even tougher. Decisions are being made about which services to cut and for some whether s114 is the only option.So in this very special podcast, we discuss how local authorities can ensure not only they balance the books but also protect the important projects and services that will support their communities for years to come. Af...

The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector.Chris Smith, Editor Public FinanceDan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank, New Philanthropy Capital. And he was previously head of the Number 10 Policy Unit for British prime minister Gordon Brown.Justin Galliford, CEO of ...

How do we build better communities without it costing the earth?The gap between rich and poor is widening with devastating consequences. What’s gone wrong and how do we put it right?Communities across the country are struggling in the cost of living crisis and local government is straining to meet huge demands including more families in poverty and vulnerable older people.So for the latest edition of our podcast on financial resilience we’ll be exploring how public sector organisations ...