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CIPFA/LASAAC considered radical proposals to streamline the 2019/20 accounts in order the ease the burden on practitioners as they respond to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. However, after extensive discussions it has been concluded that the simplification proposed is not possible.
The House of Commons library has published a briefing paper which outlines the measures introduced by the government and other authorities to provide support for household finances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UK government has introduced a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses throughout the period of disruption caused by COVID-19.
Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick has confirmed the government’s £500m hardship fund will provide council tax relief to vulnerable people and households to help those affected most by coronavirus.
The council tax levels for 2020-2021 have now been set by local authorities in England and Wales.
The minutes of the meeting held on 5 March 2020 are now available.
The minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2020 are now available.
HMRC has a new way for local authorities way to contact it, via a dedicated mailbox.
CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman has shared his views on why policing should be a key priority of the royal commission on the criminal justice system.
CIPFA CEO Rob Whiteman has posted his response to Budget 2020.