Local Government

While the benefits of prevention are largely understood, with recent evidence showing a return on investment of £3.17 for every £1 invested in Early Action and Support Interventions¹, preventative services continue to make up a disproportionately small amount of local authority and NHS spend. –   Short-term care only makes up 4% of Council’s current Adult Social...

Josh MacAlister, The Minister for Children and Families, opened his speech at this years’ NCAS Conference with a powerful description of plans to “permanently reset children’s social care in England.” This bold statement set the stage for his discussion on one of the biggest reforms in the public sphere at present, the Families First Partnership...

Once the dust has settled, it will be essential to plan for regular progress reviews to ensure success. How are former LEP functions delivering against the local vision agreed in planning for integration? 

One of the most insightful outcomes from our Future of Finance interview series has been the advice the finance directors we interviewed imparted for those considering or at an early stage in their Public Finance career.  Our conversations with s151s and their deputies have been honest, thought-provoking, and while concerning issues have come up time…

Over the past 12 months, the 31ten team have had the privilege of speaking with some of the most inspiring finance leaders working in local government today. Through our Future of Finance interview series, we’ve listened carefully as Section 151 officers, their deputies, and finance directors shared their experiences, their challenges, and — perhaps most…

Olga is the Executive Director of Resources (S151 Officer) at the London Borough of Enfield. She is responsible for the finance, digital services, revenues & benefits and procurement teams. We sat down with Olga in April 2025 to discuss her career journey so far and where she believes the future of finance is heading. Hi,…

The public sector remains under pressure to deliver more with less. This challenge is coupled with a renewed focus on driving local economic growth and the potential for fiscal devolution within local government. To navigate these pressures, innovative investment approaches are emerging like Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII), helping to attract external investment and shape markets…

Once the dust has settled, it will be essential to plan for regular progress reviews to ensure success. How are former LEP functions delivering against the local vision agreed in planning for integration? 

Kathy Freeman is currently the Strategic Director of Resources and S151 officer for Havering Council, an outer London Borough with significant financial challenges, resulting from an outdated funding formula that has failed to keep pace with the Borough’s fast-changing demographic profile. Kathy is supporting the Council to achieve medium-term financial sustainability, leading on discussions with…

At 31ten, we have helped our clients to understand the true costs of end-to-end digital transactions, customer demand and service fulfilment, enabling more efficient and effective service delivery, insight to prioritise investment where it is most needed, and a better experience for customers. The problem How much does a telephone call cost compared to an…