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‘A relationship reset’: Rayner outlines plans to tackle local government financial crisis

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Long-term integrated funding settlements and an end to the “Dragon’s Den approach of bidding wars between local authorities” have been pledged by the deputy

Backstop dates and disclaimers, the appearance of the asset ceiling, local government reorganisation, simplification of accounts. Stephen Sheen assesses an eventful 2024 in the world of audit and accounts, and looks at what might happen next.

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