The Prudential Code for Capital Finance in Local Authorities (2017 Edition)

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Local authorities are required by regulation to have regard to the Prudential Code when carrying out their duties in England and Wales under Part 1 of the Local Government Act 2003, in Scotland under Part 7 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, and in Northern Ireland under Part 1 of the Local Government Finance Act (Northern Ireland) 2011.

Since the Prudential Code was last updated in 2011, the landscape for public service delivery has changed significantly following the sustained period of reduced public spending and the developing localism agenda.

It reflects the increasing diversity in the sector and new structures, while providing for streamlined reporting and indicators to encourage better understanding of local circumstances and improve decision making.

Key developments proposed for this version of the Code include the introduction of more contextual reporting through the requirement to produce a capital strategy along with streamlined indicators.

The introduction of a capital strategy allows individual local authorities to give greater weight to local circumstances and explain their approach to borrowing and investment.

The Code is available in hard copy and online.

The digital, online version is available as both searchable HTML and a bookmarked downloadable PDF of the publication that can be shared throughout your organisation.

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