The CIPFA Local Government Treasury Management Conference 2008 - Treasury Management in a Post Credit-Crunch World - 22 October 2008 - London
This course will cover: lessons to be learned from the FSA; a review of the relationship between banks and local government; advice from the ACT on contingency planning; advice on investment strategies in a new era; an update from the DMO; and a review of local authority investments. Book online now.

Local Government Finance for Elected Members - 24 October 2008 - London
This seminar is designed especially for elected members, and will be of particular benefit to recently elected councillors and those wishing to update their knowledge of current issues likely to affect the new local government finance system. The speakers – Anna Capaldi and Tony Travers – are both experts in their fields, and the programme allows time for members to ask questions during the sessions and in the wind-up session at the end of the day.Book online now.

The Prudential Code Current Best Practice and Looking to the Future - 7 November 2008 - London
The CIPFA Prudential Code has been described as potentially the most significant and positive change in local authority finance for decades, enabling authorities to take greater control of their investment in the fixed assets that are central to the delivery of quality local public services. How this development can be best exploited will form the focus of the day, with practical examples from local government practitioners and advisers. Book online now.

GOOD GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP - The National Conference for Local Government, Police and Fire Authorities - 27 Nov 2008 London
Strengthening governance and leadership within your organisation is a continuing challenge with partnerships and the shared public service agenda. This conference will offer practical solutions and opportunities for challenging discussion in an engaging and interactive format.

If you are involved in supporting statutory officers in fulfilling their roles, corporate policy making, area assessments, shaping governance or its audit and assurance, then this is the conference for you! Book online now!

Key Financial Developments in Local Government Conference - 11 November - London
Chaired by Chris Bilsland, Chamberlain of the City of London & Chair of the CIPFA Local Government Policy Panel. Book online now in the CIPFA Shop.

Chris Bilsland becomes chair of CIPFA Local Government Policy Panel
Chris Bilsland, the Chamberlain of the City of London and a member of the CIPFA Council, has been appointed Chair of the CIPFA Local Government Policy Panel. Read more.

Sustainable Development - Financing Local Futures
Supported by CIPFA through the Local Government Policy Panel, the LGA and the IDeA, Financing Local Futures is a web-based resource designed to help those involved in local government financial decision-making to develop their own organisations' contributions to sustainable development.

The guide explores the opportunities available through existing financial mechanisms, policies and powers to encourage a sustainable future, and focuses on the role of local government financial decision-makers. It points to ways in which local authorities can use finance not only to gain financial and economic benefits but also to contribute to the health, well-being and prosperity of their communities and to protect and enhance the environment.

Further details are available from www.sd-commission.org.uk/financinglocalfutures. Click here to download the related leaflet [PDF file, 586K].

CIPFA backs ambitious Local Government White Paper
CIPFA have welcomed the ambitious proposals included in the Local Government White Paper published on 26 October 2006, but warned that they must be seen as first and not last steps towards a new constitutional settlement. More.