This guide is intended to provide a summary guide for chief executives on local authority capital expenditure. It is also hoped that the guide will be of use to other non-finance professionals in local government, including elected members.
The LGA's submission provides a clear business case for increased investment, financial support and a package of measures to give our members more tools to help communities thrive.
Our joint report with SOLACE and CIPFA makes the case for reforming council finances, focusing on the steps that need to be taken to help councils balance their annual books.
This workbook considers the way local councils receive their funding and highlights both the legal and best practice requirements in managing your council’s financial affairs.
This workbook has been designed to enable councillors holding a non-finance portfolio to better understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the financial aspects of their role.
In October 2024, the LGA sent an online survey to assess the financial positions of councils in England and the likelihood of councils needing exceptional financial support before the 2024 Autumn Budget.
This report aims to provide a series of key recommendations for action at a local, regional and national level to address the key workforce challenges that face the finance profession in English councils.
