What next for Local Government Finance? 

Thursday 10 September 2020 - 10:00-12:00 on Zoom

A free two hour zoom session, hosted by LGi and Pixel Financial Management, which will analyse the state of local government finances and the effect of COVID-19.  We will explore future funding announcements, including the 2020 Spending Review and 2021-22 settlement.  And our analysis will take account of the very latest financial data from the recently published statement of accounts for all local authorities.  

This session is essential for anyone responsible for the strategic direction of their authority and anyone about to refresh their medium term financial plans.

Speakers

Adrian Jenkins - Pixel Financial Management

Adrian will provide a perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on local government funding:

• The impact of COVID on council tax and business rates based on his most recent research of local authority returns
• Forecasting central government funding decisions, particularly the forthcoming 2020 Spending Review
• Outlining scenarios for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 settlements, including baseline reset, New Homes Bonus and business rate retention

Adrian will provide an insight into the likely funding scenarios for your authority to inform your medium-term financial plan.

Dan Bates - LG Improve

Dan will provide the first analysis of all local authority published accounts data for 2019/20 just a week and a bit after the deadline. He will focus particularly on:

• Reserve levels
• Borrowing and Capital Financing Requirements compared to long term asset valuations
• Investment Properties and returns
• Other items of Balance Sheet health

Dan will provide an insight into your Council’s financial health compared to authority type benchmarks.

To book onto this free zoom seminar please enter your details below or email dan@lgimprove.com