Company Secretary update – August 2014
This quarter the key highlights are: 1. The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 The Act came into force on 1 August, consolidating and generally updating industrial and provident society […]
Will the City Devolution Bill deliver Revolution, Convolution or Evolution?
But that is exactly where we are, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announcing the Government’s plan for a new City Devolution Bill in a speech delivered in […]
Company Secretary Update – July 2015
1. Spring clean your constitution! The 2015 NHF model rules focus on updating the 2011 version to reflect recent changes in law and regulation, as well as making the rules more […]
“Our charity has to have offices in central London…doesn’t it?”
Aside from the obvious limitations of asking only 1,000 people and the phrasing of the questions, are they right? Or is there a broader learning point about office costs wherever […]
Charities and Commercial Partnerships
This is becoming more common as charities are called upon to do activities and services that may have been previously filled by, for example, local authorities. Charities are expected to adapt […]
Contracting with charities
Charities can only act within their objects and powers — charities are always set up to achieve specific objectives (such as advancement of religion, relief of poverty, etc.) and must act […]
NICE – Improving home care services for older people
NICE is now advising home care services to prioritise older people’s unique needs so that they can be treated with dignity. You can see the full guidance here. The new […]
Leaseholder Enforcement: The Basics
Of course, the starting point should always be warning letters and discussions with the leaseholder to ensure they are aware of the terms of their lease and the allegations of […]
County Court Fee Increases
A proposal to raise the County Court and PCOL court fees for any claim for possession of land by £75 each is out for consultation. The Government estimates this will […]
Work, rest and overtime pay – the impact of the changes. (1)
The current position in respect of calculating holiday pay could cause widespread financial damage at a time when housing providers are under increased pressure to demonstrate value for money, one […]
The Housing and Planning Bill: Now is the time to have your say
Given our in-depth sector knowledge and 35 years of experience in advising on the right to buy, ACS has taken the opportunity to make written submissions to the Committee. A […]
What does the budget mean for social housing?
The passing of the Welfare Reform and Work Bill and the coming into force of the rent reduction rules on 1st April is far more significant. But what there was […]