In a recent discussion, members of the Independent R&B Discussion Group gathered to address various pressing issues, including pension credit campaigns, data usage, and the potential removal of the single-person discount. Malcolm Gardner opened…
The ongoing debate over the potential removal of the Single Person Discount (SPD) for council tax has raised concerns, particularly from pensioners and single-occupier households. However, while the sentiment of retaining this discount is…
Daniel Rawling from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) delivered an engaging presentation to the group, which sparked a lively and thoughtful discussion. His insights on bid rigging, a serious issue in procurement processes,…
We understand the pressure many councils are under to run targeted Pension Credit campaigns before the 21st of December. We’d love to offer our support to make it easier and more efficient for Visionary…
This week’s discussion group brings a mix of updates: some bad, some noteworthy, some exciting, and a glimpse of what’s ahead. The Bad News: Unfortunately, we had to cancel last Monday’s session. All of…
On September 2, 2024, the Independent R&B Discussion Group met to review recent government policy shifts concerning housing benefits and pension credits. One focal point was the bringing forward the merging these benefits from…