Introduction In a recent discourse by Jeremy Hunt, a comprehensive overview was provided regarding the fiscal and policy directions of the UK government. This discussion brings to light the government’s intentions through a range of budget proposals focusing on local taxation, benefits, and overall economic strategies. Let’s delve into these key areas to understand their…
Category: Governance
5/2/25 Monday Discussion Group: Councils Financial Crisis and the Knock On Effects
In our Monday chat, we dove into how the financial troubles facing local councils are also troubling for organizations like charities that depend on council funds. We talked about how this situation might lead more people who usually get help from these charities to seek help directly from the council. We also touched on the…
Monday Discussion Group 8/1/24 — Money, money, money
We returned this week with a great discussion where we looked at the recent Resolution Foundation briefing note for the Health Foundation that looks at pressures on family pay, prices, and properties and the corresponding burdens on it brings to local authority budgets. There is a cyclic pressure of more hard-pressed families turning to equally…
Jan 1 2024 Revenues and Benefits Update Pack
Happy New Year. I wanted to drop you a quick message during our holiday break. I’ve prepared a pack with the latest updates on revenues and benefits, covering what’s been happening with council finances and recent developments from the last couple of weeks. There’s some positive news about the funding settlement, although it still doesn’t…
Monday Discussion Group 26/11/23 Autumn Statement, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In our last meeting of 2023, we’ll be back on January 8, 2024, we covered the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and its effects on the Revenues and Benefits department, along with its impact on citizens and stakeholders. We went through various topics, including changes in business rates, unexpected effects on council tax reduction schemes, and how…
Autumn Statement In a nutshell
Regarding benefits, there is a 6.7 percent increase, aligning with September’s inflation figures. This translates to an average enhancement of £470 for approximately 5.5 million households. Originally, ministers contemplated utilizing October’s inflation figure of 4.6 percent, potentially saving £3 billion but adversely impacting nine million households amidst the escalating cost of living. In addition, LHA…
Monday Discussion Group 20th November 2023 Veterans, Inflation and Rent CVs
In our Monday meeting, we had an insightful discussion about the Veteran’s Support Scheme, initiated by Robert Fox. It was interesting to note that this topic hadn’t been addressed previously. Our conversation revealed an overlooked demographic in our data analysis. We identified several existing veteran support initiatives, notably at the county level, yet observed a…
Monday 23/10/23 Credit Unions
This week, our Monday Revenues and Benefits Discussion Group had a great conversation about the fantastic work being done by the Bradford District Credit Union and its partners, including the Revenues and Benefits team at Bradford Council. Ian Brewer from BDCU led the discussion, and it covered a wide range of topics. One key point…
Monday 9/10/23 Discussion: Conferences
In this week’s Monday Revenues and Benefits Discussion Group, our conversation circled around conferences and their evolving relevance and impact. We pondered upon several key questions: What are we really seeking from conferences? Beyond being a venue for an engaging party, do they foster meaningful discussions and propagate best practices effectively? Are they keeping pace…
How we are working with Local Authorities to improve welfare service delivery
Manu Peleteiro Co-founder at Inbest Local Authorities play a pivotal role in administering benefits, emergency grants, and vital welfare services. They are at the forefront of supporting their vulnerable residents during the Cost-of-Living crisis – and now the looming mortgage crisis. However, ensuring all residents receive their rightful entitlements presents the following challenges: Consequently, a staggering…