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LG Futures launches option appraisal training

LG Futures has recently commenced training for local authority service managers and finance staff on carrying out robust option appraisals.

Adrian Jenkins, Director of Financial and Service Planning, said:

“The need for robust option appraisal has received increased prominence in recent years, particularly with the introduction of the Prudential Framework for Capital Finance, with the emphasis on whole life costs and ensuring that optimum value for money is achieved.

We have significant experience in this area, having assisted authorities with option appraisals for a wide range of specific service developments and projects, including the rationalisation of office accommodation, Town Hall redevelopment, car parks and on-street parking, provision of a sports centre and regeneration of the Thames Gateway area.

Our training will be highly practical in nature and we actively encourage officers to bring along examples of real-life situations that they are currently dealing with, to work through at the sessions.”