by Ebony Hughes | Mar 12, 2021 | Being IMPOWER, Local government transformation
Andrew Burns, Associate Director at CIPFA, and former President of CIPFA and the Society of County Treasurers, has joined IMPOWER as an Advisor. Welcoming the appointment, Ebony Hughes, Director, said: “Andrew brings his exceptional experience of local government...
by Ebony Hughes | Mar 8, 2021 | Being IMPOWER
Jacinda shows great humanity and empathy, alongside clear strength and resolve. For International Women’s Day 2021, I’d like to celebrate Jacinda Ardern. As New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda’s response to the pandemic was exceptional – as...
by Ebony Hughes | Oct 22, 2020 | Local government transformation
This week, CIPFA brought together the movers and shakers from public sector finance to discuss and share insight around this year’s theme, COVID-19: Road to Recovery. While we missed seeing familiar faces and catching up over lunch, we were still very pleased to be...
by Ebony Hughes | May 6, 2020 | Local government transformation, Place
Local authorities face the triple challenge of remaining resilient, ensuring they are financially sustainable and protecting outcomes. Over the past week, I have read an increasing number of stories about the alarming financial impact of Covid-19 on local authorities,...
by Ebony Hughes | Apr 6, 2020 | Local government transformation
Is the allocated emergency funding sufficient? The economic impact of Covid-19 is clearly going to be huge; commentators are warning that this is the greatest financial crisis since the 1930s. The government has responded to the immediate financial pressure that...
