Statutory Instrument 2020 No.1206  has been added to Guide to the Council Tax England. 

No.1206 refers to The Greater London Authority (Consolidated Council Tax Requirement Procedure) Regulations 2020.

A new chapter Welfare Reform and the Funding of Supported Accommodation has been added to the stream. This chapter outlines current arrangements for the funding of supported housing and the complexities involved. It also provides information on the impacts of this on local authorities, residents, providers and commissioners.

The chapter on COVID-19, The Collection Fund and Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Council Tax Support) have been updated to reflect recent changes to legislation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the collection fund deficit, the hardship fund and the closure of the Small Business Grant Fund Scheme.

The Accounting for NNDR chapter has also been reviewed and updated to remain current up until 31 March 2020.

COVID-19 – Impact on Transport now discusses the new government measures and movement towards ending the rail franchising system. It also discusses recent funding settlements for TfL, light rail and transport in Scotland.

The COVID-19 Briefing Note has been updated to reflect recent changes to insurance policies relating to the pandemic.

The chapter on Public Private Partnerships has been fully revised and now focuses on current insurance and risk management implications of these arrangements.