Overview and Economic Context The Autumn Budget 2024, introduced by the Chancellor, aims to strengthen the UK’s economic foundations amid inflation and stagnant growth. With a recent audit revealing £22 billion in annual spending pressures, the Budget addresses both immediate and structural fiscal needs through support for households, adjustments to local government funding, and targeted…
Month: October 2024
VN Monday Discussion Group 28/10/2024 Liberata’s Free R&B benchmarking Tool
The Independent R&B Discussion Group met on 28 October 2024 to review the latest developments in council tax and business rates benchmarking. The session focused on a demonstration of Liberata’s new benchmarking tool, designed to assist local authorities in analysing and improving their revenue collection processes. This tool provides a valuable perspective on council tax…
14/10/24 VN: Monday Discussion Group What Keeps Tom Clark at Enfield Awake at Nights
The discussion group on 21st October 2024, focused on a range of important topics, including council tax collection, welfare assistance, and issues with community interest companies (CICs) managing supported accommodation. Below is a summary of key points and contributions: The recording can be found at https://bit.ly/VNR241014.Files and reports to be downloaded:
14/10/24 VN: Monday Discussion Group Minimum Income Floor, Six Month Warnings & Pension Credit Take-up
The Independent R&B Discussion Group held on 14 October 2024, covered a range of topics related to government reports, pension credit uptake, and Universal Credit issues. Below is a summary of the key points from the discussion, with comments attributed to various speakers. Overview of the Government Reports Malcolm Gardner initiated the conversation by noting…
6/10/24 VN Monday Discussion Group – SPD, Winter Fuel Allowance & Pension Credit Update, Fraud Bill and Sickness
Today in Malcolm’s absence Kevin Stewart chaired the session. Unfortunately, due to technical issues there was no recording from today’s session. The first discussion took place re the potential removal of Council Tas SPD that apparently the Government has stated they will not do. Bob Wagstaff thought it would never be removed as it is felt…