Close of the first 100 days: a local government perspective
There have been a series of announcements during the first 100 days of Labour’s Government which will impact local authorities during the course of this Parliament, such as:
Close of the first 100 days: an affordable housing perspective
Housing played a key part in Labour’s election campaign which was reflected in a very long to-do list. Just the list alone would be longer than we have space for; we have summarised the highlights below.
A shared vision is essential for deep devolution to work
The Government’s promised ‘devolution revolution’ is starting to take shape, with four agreements confirmed to date spanning Hull and East Yorkshire, Greater Lincolnshire, Lancashire and Devon and Torbay.
Businesses must think carefully about pre-Budget exits
The stakes of waiting too long to sell can be high, but exiting without conducting due diligence often brings greater risk. Now’s the time for businesses to pause and assess […]
Navigating key trends in health and safety prosecutions: Insights for care and housing providers
Recent prosecutions by both the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) have brought forth issues which appear to be at the forefront of regulators’ minds.
Charities monthly round-up September 2024
As we enter the autumn season and say goodbye to the sunny days of summer (albeit they were limited), the Charity Commission has been hard at work preparing for the new season.
Clean power to the people – Great British Energy’s local power plan and its importance for development
Last week was the second reading of the Great British Energy Bill in the House of Commons and it has now entered committee stage.
Could creative financial models revitalise housing development?
The new Government has shown it means business when it comes to addressing the social and affordable housing shortage and boosting development.
Charities monthly round-up August 2024
As the end of the summer holidays draws near and the sound of the school bell gets closer, there is no better time to make sure your charity’s governance is in tip-top shape.
How can Labour improve social housing’s future?
Labour’s confirmation of plans to reform the planning system and build 1.5 million homes in the King’s Speech has further demonstrated its commitment to creating positive change for the social housing sector. However, there’s a lot of work ahead.
From reaction to prevention: how care providers can proactively manage inquests
Care providers are spending more of their precious time and resources to manage inquests and attend hearings. After 36,855 inquests were recorded last year – the highest since records began – what can care providers do to proactively reduce their involvement in inquests?
Charities monthly round-up July 2024
Between Labour’s landslide victory in the general election, the first change of government in 14 years and the dramatic political developments happening across the pond, no one could accuse July 2024 of being a quiet month!