Launch of the Community Housing Fund 2021/22
The new CHF is set to launch and open for applications with £4 million set to be allocated to community-led housing groups to support an increase the supply of affordable housing in England.
Charities: What’s changing in the Modern Slavery Act reporting requirements
Charities, like other organisations, may be subject to or choose to voluntarily comply with the reporting requirements under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Health and safety considerations after ‘freedom day’: Resuming business operations safely
Legal updates as the UK enters into stage 4 of the roadmap and legal restrictions on face coverings and social distancing are lifted.
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The monthly round-up from the Anthony Collins Solicitors charities team.
National procurement policy statement – the cart before the horse?
In the Transforming Public Procurement Green Paper, the Government signalled its desire to increase its control over procurements by all contracting authorities.
No need to serve EPCs with S21 Notices for tenancies pre 2015!
EPC’s are not required to be served with a Section 21 notice for assured shorthold tenancies if the tenancy predates October 2015.
Ofsted review highlights widespread sexual abuse in schools and colleges
Ofsted recently published the findings from its rapid review of sexual abuse in schools and colleges. The review highlighted keys areas of concern and presents clear actions, which are discussed here.
NHSX draft strategy – the digital revolution in adult social care
Under NHSX, the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and NHS Improvement have published the Secretary of State’s vision for how data will be used to improve health and care.
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The monthly round-up from the Anthony Collins Solicitors charities team.
Regulatory round-up: care and housing prosecutions update
In this ebriefing, we identify what we see as the key messages arising from recent prosecutions in the care and housing sectors.
Costs in magistrates’ court cases
A recent High Court case on costs could prove essential reading for clients who have cases in the magistrates’ courts.
New notices of seeking possession are now available after end of eviction ban
Following the eviction ban being lifted on 31 May 2021 and further to our previous ebriefing, the new notice of seeking possession forms are now available on the Government website as Word versions.