Final shout for tomorrow's local authority councillor training session - designed to help members understand the 2024/25 accounts they are responsible for approving - half day workshop on Zoom: cipfa.org/training/c/cou…

The average price for external audit rose by 238% in one year as local audit firms increased charges for recurring audit work and hourly rates, a new report reveals #cipfanetworks lgcplus.com/finance/extern…

Local government funding plans not enough - LGA warns that plans fail to address the extreme financial pressure under which sector is operating #cipfanetworks publicfinance.co.uk/2025/08/local-…

Got these in Iceland Foods ❄️ today - can't wait to try them...I am very intrigued with the Pepper-X version of a Korma though...Korma is supposed to be a really mild dish, so who came up with the idea of making a Pepper-X version?

BBC reports that the UK government did not do its own analysis of Local Government Reorganisation - noting that where LGR results in multiple smaller unitary councils it cost cost more and save nothing #cipfanetworks bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

CIPFA FAN is running its Capital Hot Topics series later this month, starting with two Zoom webinars on 25 / 29 September - we are offering an in-person option this year at CIPFA's offices in Mansell Street London on 1 October. Further details here... cipfa.org/training/l/loc…

Honoured as a long-serving Trustee to be part of celebrating #InternationalDayOfCharity with Access Community Trust at Sams Cafe this morning - was lovely meeting partner organisations and those directly involved in making a huge difference to people's lives in my region #Charity

As part of the @CIPFA FAN Capital Hot Topics series this autumn we are offering an in-person event as well as the two webinars. The F2F event is in London on 1 October at CIPFA's Mansell St offices #cipfanetworks #capital cipfa.org/training/l/loc…

CIPFA FAN Capital Hot Topics series takes place this week & next week - two webinars plus a F2F event in London on 1 October. Are you familiar with the 2025/26 Code changes on asset measurement and indexation? Come along and find out more! #cipfanetworks cipfa.org/training/l/loc…

Here is the recording from CIPFA's free webinar all about the 2026/27 Local Authority Code consultation - please do share your views and suggestions #cipfanetworks youtube.com/watch?v=rkrlwa…

The first of three CIPFA FAN Capital Hot Topics workshops took place today - plenty of interaction, lots of questions (especially on indexation and implications for 2025/26 asset valuations) - two more events next week cipfa.org/training/l/loc…

CIPFA/LASAAC is seeking experienced local authority finance practitioners to join the Board as new members. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the LA Code of Practice and influencing how IFRS is applied in a local government context cipfa.org/policy-and-gui…

Today's FAN Capital Hot Topics workshop featured plenty of interaction, questions and discussions on the 2025/26 requirements for indexation of asset values and much more. Final event is this Wednesday, 1 October - F2F at CIPFA's Mansell Street offices cipfa.org/training/l/loc…

London councils spending £5.5m each day on homelessness #cipfanetworks publicfinance.co.uk/news/2025/10/l…

IFS: OBR should publish SEND forecasts given huge costs and unsustainable path #cipfanetworks publicfinance.co.uk/news/2025/10/i…

The final two FAN Capital Accounting workshops for 2025/26 are taking place this week - Introductory level tomorrow (21st) and Practitioner (advanced) level on Thursday (23rd) - last chance to book for this year's workshops (both taking place on Zoom) cipfa.org/training/p/int…

Loved the Lowestoft Docks Ghost Tour with local firm Jet Adventures last night...an hour on their RIB with tales of ghost ships, demon dogs and a spooky wherry, plus the chance to sail under three bridges! Still some availability jetadventures.co.uk/halloween/

The CIPFA guidance on the use of indexation for non-investment property measurement (a change introduced in the 2025/26 Code) is now available as CIPFA Bulletin 22 #cipfanetworks cipfa.org/policy-and-gui…

CIPFA FAN is running 'Introduction to Local Authority Accounts and Closedown' on 11 November, covering financial reporting requirements, contents and structure of LA accounts and main considerations in relation to the closedown process. Details here: cipfa.org/training/i/int…

CIPFA has developed a series of three FREE one-hour workshop webinars designed to help finance officers build their skills and knowledge in delivering Net Zero objectives...the first event is on 19 November #cipfanetworks cipfa.org/training/h/how…