CIPFA Statistical Information Service

Opportunities to join working parties

A number of opportunities have arisen to contribute to our working parties, especially in the areas of capital and treasury management, planning, environmental health and revenue collection. But if you have any interests in one of our topic areas we would be very interested to hear from you.

The purpose of the Statistical Information Service working parties is to:

• Identify data collection needs for local authorities in that service/activity area.


• Update the annual survey questionnaires including the provision of robust definitions and methodologies.


• Consider external policy developments that may have an impact on the data collected (eg CPA).


• To involve relevant government departments to harmonise data collection where possible and reduce the information collection burdens on Las.


• Take part in consultation for the Service Expenditure Analysis of BVACOP.


• Provide advice to CIPFA Data Analysts on technical issues relating to the service/activity area.

The groups meet once or twice a year for a few hours, relatively informally, usually at our St James Park (central London) conference centre. These act as a good opportunity for practitioners and professionals to come together to discuss common issues and concerns. Members can also use the time to contribute to CPD.

To find out more about these opportunities please email nicholas.campbell@ipf.co.uk.