AWICS is pleased to publish the periodic e-newsletter the 'Public Services News' that carries news and analysis about a wide range of matters that are relevant to those with an interest in public services including local government.
A County Councillor, who recently read the 'Public Services News' wrote to say:
"Thanks Adrian; an interesting read here as per normal!"
Our latest edition is the:
MAY 2023 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Barnet Borough Council and the Easy Council Model
- Local Government Finance in England
- Adult Social Care
- Unpaid Carers
- The Crisis in NHS Dentistry
- The Welfare System in Britain
- Street Lights and Footway Lights
- Museums and Heritage Centres
- European Court of Human Rights
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Earlier editions include:
MAY 2019 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Budget 2018 - The Implications for Public Services
- United Kingdom Public Finances and the Spending Review 2019
- Political Engagement
- Local Elections 2019
- Wales, Devolution and the United Kingdom
- Local Government Finance
- Brexit and Economic Development
- Social Security Scotland
- Housing Association Finance
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JUNE 2018 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Local Government Finance
- Local Authority Budgets in Cumbria
- Public Services and ‘Brexit’
- Heritage Lottery Fund – Strategic Funding Framework 2019-24
- Heritage Action Zones
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Budget 2017 – The Implications for Public Services
- Scottish Budget 2018/19 – The Implications for Public Services
- Social Care and Supporting People in Wales
- General Data Protection Regulations
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OCTOBER 2017 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Conservative Party Conference: Policy Announcements
- Reforms to Student Finance
- The United Kingdom Economy
- National Health Service is ‘facing catastrophe'
- The Scottish Government’s new Fiscal Powers and Budgetary Process
- Prosperity for All in Wales
- Cumbria County Council Leader warns of Perfect Storm
- Evidence based Politics
- Private Finance Initiative
- AWICS Surveys
- Housing Business Planning in an Uncertain Environment
- Advertisement - Infobase Cymru
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JULY 2017 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- The General Election, the Economy and Public Finances
- AWICS is Passionate about Public Services
- The Prospects for Adult Social Care
- About Business Planning
- Scottish Local Government Funding Settlement
- Local Government Reform in Wales
- Globalisation and Empowering Citizens
- Management Consulting for Trade Unions
- AWICS Website, Survey and Seminars
- Advertisement - Infobase Cymru
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APRIL 2017 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Local Government Financial Settlement for England 2017/18
- Autumn Statement 2016
- Budget 2017
- The Value of Peer Reviews
- Local Government Association Peer Reviews
- Sevenoaks District Council: How we became Council of the Year
- Budgets for Cumbria County Council and Eden District Council
- Future of the Health Service in Cumbria
- The Implications of Brexit for Public Services
- AWICS Seminars
- Advertisement - Infobase Cymru
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AUGUST 2016 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- United Kingdom Government abandons budget surplus target
- Impact of Brexit on Regional Development and Regeneration
- The Reaction of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy to Brexit
- Social Care Budgets are still under Pressure
- Greg Clark at the Local Government Association conference
- Draft European Union budget prioritises security and growth
- Oldham Council is supporting business growth through a co-operative approach
- Partnerships with Colleges
- Disabled Access
- Funding Local Archaeology
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FEBRUARY 2016 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- The Housing & Planning Bill – What it says about Planning
- Greg Clark announces Local Government Finance Settlement for 2016/17
- The Role of Public Services in Society
- State of the Nation 2015
- The Historic Environment
- The Scottish Budget
- The Welsh Budget
- Police and Schools
- Housing & Planning Bill: The Implications for Housing & Local Government
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OCTOBER 2015 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Cities & Local Government Devolution Bill - review
- City Devolution Deals for Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds and the county administrations
- Preview of the spending review due in November this year
- Localisation of Business Rates
- Green Alliance challenges the government's green record
- Oldham Council seeks partner for regeneration project
- AWICS webinars
- Chartered Institute of Housing advertisement
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JULY 2015 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Preview of 8th July Budget - Expected Austerity Measures
- The Queen's Speech - Devolution of authority to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Devolution of powers to Local Government across England
- Neighbourhood Planning in England
- Digital transformation of Local Government - localism as opportunity for service re-design
- Social Care Reform
- Museums, Archaeology and the Historic Environment
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APRIL 2015 EDITION
This edition features articles on:
- Implications of the United Kingdom Budget for Local Government
- Local Government Finance Settlement 2015/16
- Treasury seeks further £30billion in public service cuts
- Landmark ruling on Consultation Procedures: Supreme Court finds Council tax consultation unlawful
- The challenges of rural service delivery by Ruth Atkinson, Eden District Council
- Budgets and consultations in Eden and Cumbria
- Peer Review Programme of the local Government Association
- Neighbourhood Planning gains traction
- CIPFA partners with Calibrand to deliver global online assessments and examinations for new professional qualification
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SEPTEMBER 2014 EDITION
- Local Government Capital Programmes
- Local Government Income and Revenues
- The Environment: Willingness to Accept and Willingness to Pay
- Is Blencathra a Community Asset?
- Local Government and Education Funding consultations
- Northern Devolution and the Autumn Statement
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy International Work
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JULY 2014 EDITION
- Queen’s Speech 2014 – The Implications for Local Government
- Local Authorities short of £5.8billion
- Local Growth Deals launched
- Copeland votes for elected Mayor
- Irwin Mitchell challenges Haringey Council over Council Tax Reduction Scheme
- The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy enjoys International success
- Oldham Council sets Accounting Record
- National Housing Federation – Service Charges Conference and SORP road shows
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Copeland Council Centre in Whitehaven is featured in the July 2014 Public Services News.
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MAY 2014 EDITION
- Budget 2014 – The Implications for Local Government
- Local Government Expenditure and Income
- Value for Money and Management Costs in Local Government
- Councils and bus subsidies including Cumbria
- Irwin Mitchell persuades Supreme Court that Disabled Man was deprived of his Liberty
- The Recession in Perth & Kinross
- National Housing Federation – Regulation Conference
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MARCH 2014 EDITION
- British Public Wrong about nearly everything
- Local authorities can now apply for support to help them deliver services in more innovative ways
- More council tax support cuts to come
- Selby District Council, Planning, Travellers’ sites and Battlefields
- CIPFA Education and Training Centre
- National Housing Federation – Housing Finance
- Conference and Exhibition
- AWICS 2014 series of seminar and workshops
- AWICS publishes new brochures
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FEBRUARY 2014 EDITION
- Local Government Finance Settlement in England 2014/15
- 2014/15 Budgets in Croydon, Brighton and Denbighshire
- Autumn Statement and Local Government
- Government plans £25billion in post-2015 cuts
- Scots support increase in Council Tax
- AWICS customers – Oldham, Croydon, Lambeth and Southwark - nominated in LGC innovation awards
- CIPFA takes top honours at accountancy awards
- Assessment of Company Profitability
- Tullie House Museum and the Crosby Garrett Helmet
- UNISON survey reveals debt problems caused by Christmas
- AWICS Regional Seminars and Workshops
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NOVEMBER 2013 EDITION
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy - International Public Financial Management
- Medium Term Expenditure Framework
- Cumbria County Council prepares budget for 2014/15
- Local Authorities and the Autumn Statement
- Transformation Challenge Award
- Collecting Performance Information in Devolved Britain
- Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
- AWICS announces 2014 series of seminars and workshops
- Service Charges
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OCTOBER 2013 EDITION
- Welfare Reform and the Implications for Local Government
- Prime Minister raises doubts on Universal Credit
- AWICS Welfare Reform Seminar
- Cuts to Local Services Deepen
- Value for Money and Performance Management
- Local Government Employment Falls
- Advertisement: Scottish Social Housing Finance
- Potential Nuclear Waste Store in Cumbria
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AUGUST 2013 EDITION
- Comprehensive Spending Review 2013
- Infrastructure Statement 2013
- Parliament debates Penrith railway station disabled access
- Personal Independence Payments
- CIPFA students sit their exams
- Advertisement: National Housing Federation Conference on Service Charges – Adrian Waite to speak
- Eleven enterprise zones will benefit from a £150million boost
- CIPFA have announced a new chief executive
- Youth schemes are ‘failing’
- UK public sector still has most expensive procurement process in Europe
- Potential issues with EU and USA trade
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JUNE 2013 EDITION
- June Spending Review – More cuts on the way? Is Value for Money the Answer?
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy publishes Annual Report & Accounts for 2012
- Leisure Management – When and how should it be outsourced?
- Investing in Infrastructure
- Municipal Bonds Agency
- Elderly Care Funding can’t wait until 2016
- Interim Management Services
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MAY 2013 EDITION
- The Queen's Speech 2013
- The Budget 2013
- Government Spending Review 2013
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy Election Results
- Adrian Waite appointed as CIPFA Examiner
- Social Care spending reduced by £2billion
- One in ten council spend over budget
- Council Tax Benefit schemes given £100million transition funding
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MARCH 2013 EDITION
- Council Tax Levels to Freeze in 2013/14?
- Council Tax Reduction Scheme: Legal challenge to council tax reduction scheme in Haringey
- European Union Referendum - A Dangerous Gamble with Britain’s Future?
- 'Fair Deal' rewards councils that lead drive for growth
- Rural business training for 90,000 entrepreneurs launched
- Applications open for £240million skills fund Underused council offices to be put to use
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PREVIOUS EDITIONS
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