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The Future of Finance: Key Themes from our Conversations with Local Government Finance Leaders
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…
Rikin Tailor has spent almost two decades working in local government finance and is currently Director of Finance (deputy s151 officer) at Westminster City Council. Rikin started his career at the London Borough of Haringey, before joining the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Having previously worked in senior roles including Head of Corporate Finance…
Local Government Reform offers a vast number of opportunities for Children’s Services, but success will be dependent on strong partnerships and honest conversations from the outset…
Although most New Year’s Resolutions are unlikely to make it past February, the new financial year brings about the opportunity for local authorities to commit to changes much longer term.
Emma Riding is currently the Service Director – Financial Management (Deputy S151 Officer) at Peterborough City Council where she has been instrumental in the council’s financial improvement journey and implemented a refreshed approach to financial management. Emma has a passion for Local government finance, with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of the challenges being faced…
The launch of the English Devolution White Paper today heralds a shake-up of local government in England which could have far-reaching implications for social care, potentially reshaping how care is delivered and funded across the country. Under the new plans, district councils may be eliminated in favour of unitary authorities, alongside more elected mayors given…
Enabling services, core functions, support services – whatever you call them – if you haven’t reviewed and redesigned this part of your organisation since the pandemic, you’re likely missing a trick. Our experience tells us you could be carrying 20% cost inefficiency. At the risk of stating the obvious, the public sector operating environment has…
Since May 2024, Ameeta Rowland and 31ten’s Director team have been interviewing Directors, Chief Executives and influential figures from all corners of local government asking them the simple question of ‘What’s next?’.
Kev Bland is an experienced transformation specialist with significant experience across numerous sectors, including local government, healthcare, facilities management, service, manufacturing, engineering, and defence. Kev is passionate about operational excellence, Lean, strategy, operating model design, change management, and people development. Kev is known for his ability to solve problems and build trusted relationships throughout organisations….
Daniella Serwanja is a first-year student, currently studying BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics at the London School of Economics. Born and raised in East London, Daniella is passionate about public sector issues, having previously engaged in public speaking and written against social issues such as knife crime in her local area. She…