Publications and resources

Codes of practice

The latest guidance

Forthcoming titles

Coming soon:

Publication of the month

A recent highlight:

You have selected:

  • All
 
542results

Delivering Good Governance in Local Government: Guidance Notes for Scottish Authorities (2016 Edition)

PDF

These guidance notes are intended to assist local authorities and associated organisations and systems – such as joint boards, partnerships and other vehicles established through which authorities now work in Scotland – in reviewing the effectiveness of their own governance arrangements by reference to best practice and using self-assessment.

Income Generation Management Report 2015/16

PDF

Really understand how your authority can generate more income with our Income Generation Management Reports, which are new for 2015/16. Highly bespoke to individual authorities, this new report analyses further the information published in the 2014/15 Income Generation Profiles. The report will identify the keys areas in your authority in which there is further opportunity to generate additional income, providing key decision-makers with evidence-based recommendations to support robust decisions.

CIPFA Income Generation Profile 2015/16

PDF

The CIPFA Income Generation Profiles use the latest sales, fees and charges data taken from the revenue outturn (RO) return, bringing it into simple and easy-to-read charts that collectively build up a detailed view of how income generated within your authority compares to others. DCLG are due to publish the RO data in early December, and the profiles will follow several weeks after publication date.

CIPFA Library Profile 2016

PDF

The CIPFAstats Public Libraries Profiles were first launched in 2012 in response to requests from library authorities from around the UK. Soon to be released in their fourth edition, these comparative profiles use the latest CIPFAstats data, bringing it into simple and easy-to-read charts that collectively build up a detailed view of how your service compares to others.

A Practical Guide to Alternative Delivery Models

PDF

This guide gives clear explanations of the different types of alternative models and vehicles, their structures and frameworks. It will help those involved in supporting existing alternative delivery vehicles as well as those considering establishing new delivery models.

CIPFA is currently closed, webchat will be available from 03/01/24 from 09:00 - 17:00.