30/11/2009

LG Futures appointed by DWP to assist in reviewing financial management

LG Futures will be working with the DWP to review its financial management arrangements against the public sector best practice CIPFA Financial Management Model.  LG Futures’ role will include: undertaking a comprehensive electronic survey to seek stakeholder views; conducting interviews with key officials; providing external verification/moderation of … More

26/11/2009

LG Futures provides 2010/11 local government finance settlement briefing

The briefing provides comparative analysis of the impact of the 2010/11 local government finance settlement, including formula grant transfers and specific grants. More

31/10/2009

LG Futures appointed to Audit Commission Policy, Research and Studies Framework

Following submission of Invitations to Tender, LG Futures has been appointed to the Audit Commission's Policy, Research and Studies Framework.  LG Futures are on three of the framework lots in relation to Financial Research, Analysis and Advice; Analytical Services; and Training Services. More

10/10/2009

LG Futures commissioned to undertake Small Business Rate Relief Peer Review for DCLG

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), through its Expert Panel for Local Governance Research, has commissioned LG Futures to undertake a Peer Review of its methodology for estimating take-up of Small Business Rate Relief. More

09/10/2009

LG Futures to undertake further work with Southampton CC to develop business metrics

To complement ongoing work with Southampton CC to identify significant cost savings, LG Futures will be developing a comprehensive suite of business metrics to assist in performance managing all council services.  A range of financial, activity, customer, staff and performance data will be combined to develop these indicators into… More

07/10/2009

LG Futures appointed by London Councils to undertake research into social care expenditure and needs

The research will take place in the context of the publication of the Government’s July 2009 Green Paper on Social Care; “Shaping the Future of Care Together”.  The paper presents the principles for a new National Care Service and includes three alternative funding models in relation… More