Keep control of funding and spending
People and businesses are suffering economic pain from the pandemic, but that is not a good reason for local authorities to reduce rates. By Linda...
Tag : Funding
The year that was. And the year ahead
With elections and important new legislation being debated, 2016 was a big year for local government. Sarah Lineham, Acting Assistant Auditor-General, Local Government Reflections from...
Building an effective team
By Peter Silcock, chief executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand Building an effective team is the number one priority for all councils as they settle in...
Masters of their own fiscal destiny? Local government UK
Councils in the UK are getting a major shake-up and new models emerging for future funding, roles and relationships with central government. SOLACE president Mark...
Infrastructure: Thanks for your thoughts
What would you change in local and central government if you had a magic wand and the power to use it? How would you realign...