European Commission sets out its stall for post Brexit procurement arrangements
You can read the paper here. It is drafted on the basis of a “no deal” approach and assumes no access to European procurement markets for UK contractors. This clearly […]
Helpful guidance from the Court of Appeal on starter tenancies
In Ahern v Southern Housing Group Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 1934, Mr Ahern had opposed Southern HG’s claim for possession against him on ‘public law’ grounds – by arguing that […]
Cost of Teachers Pension Scheme to rise
The Department for Education introduced regulations earlier this month which make a number of changes to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme including to contribution rates. The employer contribution rate will be increasing […]
Company Secretary Update – October 2015
1. Legislation update: The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the ‘SBEEA 2015’) On 18 September 2015, the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Commencement No 2) Regulations 2015 […]
Getting on the front foot
For example: How far are your staff already identifying how service user needs individually and collectively are going to change and develop over the coming years? How are the packages […]
MP’s Report on the Role of Charity Trustees in Fundraising
You can read it here. If you read nothing else, it is worth taking a look at section 3 – The role of trustees: governance. Or for the digested read: ‘Last […]
Housing and Planning Act 2016 gets Royal Assent 12th May 2016
Housing and Planning Act 2016 receives Royal Assent 12th May 2016 Ending an extended “ping pong” session between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, Lord Kerslake revoked […]
VRTB – time to get ready
Policies The area associations need to focus on now is developing their policies (on discretion and sales). In its guidance the NHF has provided a list of policy areas to […]
Planning for a deregulated future
Our expert panel gathered to discuss the possible opportunities the deregulatory measures offer, together with the likely hurdles. It included: Jonathan Cox – Partner and housing sector lead Ranjit Bassey – Partner in […]
Local Government Pension Scheme – confiscating employee’s pensions for misconduct or negligence during employment
Under certain circumstances, a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) employer can apply to forfeit the employee’s pension or to recover some or all of their pension benefits. These steps can […]
10 years of the Mental Capacity Act 2005: Empowering and protecting
Our approach We believe that every person should be: Treated as an individual; Empowered and supported to make their own decisions about their life; and Free from undue pressure or […]
Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust case study
The firm acted for Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust in its negotiation and purchase from the Church Commissioners of Hartlebury Castle and its 43 acres of parkland for £2.272 million. As […]