This document summarizes a presentation given by Guy Clifton of Grant Thornton UK LLP to the PPMA Annual Seminar on April 17, 2015. The presentation explores possible futures for English local government through the development of scenarios. It outlines the national context including austerity measures and demographic changes. It then discusses the financial challenges faced by local governments and how they are seeking to maintain viability. Six potential scenarios for 2020 are presented: adaptive innovation, running to stand still, nostril above the waterline, wither on the vine, just local administration, and imposed disruption. Attendees provided feedback on which scenarios best represent their current and future positions. The presentation concludes with four recommendations for political parties, Whitehall, local governments