Council tax demand notices and adult social care precept

After review, the MHCLG has decided to leave current approach to the adult social care precept in place.

Social care Green Paper

House of Commons Library publishes briefing paper on forthcoming Green Paper on social care for older people.

CIPFA VAT Committee minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 5 July 2018 are now available.

Social Housing Green Paper published

The Green Paper proposes the government’s vision to provide safe and secure homes, combat stigma and hold landlords to account.

Northants plans ‘radical service’ reductions after second 114 notice

Northamptonshire Council has proposed 'radical service reductions' in areas including care for vulnerable people as a response to its second 114 notice.

The VOA challenges council tax bands in England and Wales

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has reissued forms and guidance notes for challenging council tax bands.

Government press release – council tax amendments

The secretary of state for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced stronger powers for councils to tackle empty homes.

The Department for Education (DfE) has published revised statutory guidance for safeguarding children.

Brexit White Paper published

The Brexit White Paper has been published outlining the proposed future for the relationship between the UK and the EU after 29 March 2019.

HFMA VAT Technical Sub-Committee minutes

The minutes of the HFMA VAT Committee meeting held on 24 May 2018 are now available.