Business Interruption Insurance outlines the purpose of this form of insurance and the main types of policy cover and conditions. It concludes with a brief summary of possible future concerns for local authorities. This section has been reviewed and updated.
Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) summarises the latest situation with respect to the VBS and the criminal records review, the government response to which was published at the end of 2011. It also outlines the relevant recommendations of the Protection of Freedoms Bill. This section, which appears in Current Affairs, has been reviewed and updated.
Draft Model Resolutions for Council Tax Setting has been updated with new examples reflecting the changes introduced by the Localism Act 2011.
Managing Financial Risk provides an overview of the main financial risks that affect housing associations in the areas of strategy, performance monitoring and resource, and gives guidance on managing these risks. The section has been updated to cover current issues that affect the social housing sector.
Motor Insurance outlines the main types of motor insurance and the policy cover extensions available to local authorities. It also looks at policies with reference to hired vehicles and plant, private cars used on official business and aspects of motor fleet risk management. This section has been reviewed and updated.
The definition of student nurse in Section 11: Discounts has been amended. Section 13A contains new commentary on the changes that will arise from the Local Government Finance Bill.
Changes to Social Housing Regulation in England covers progress in the introduction of a new regulatory framework for social housing, following the publication of the TSA's recent consultation. The new system will come into operation from April 2012.
Definition of student nurse in Discounts and Reliefs has been updated to reflect the Health Act 1999 (Consequential Amendments) (Nursing and Midwifery) Order 2004.
Sources of Finance examines the various means by which facilities and leisure services can be procured, highlighting current investment opportunities and the latest co-ordinated thinking. It also identifies sources of grant funding. This updated section takes account of changes in the procurement mechanisms available and the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy.
The Public Sector Equality Duty briefly outlines the information which public bodies are required to publish in order to comply with the Equality Act 2010. It also provides links to further sources of information from the Home Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Equality Advisory and Support Service summarises the aims of the planned new service, which will provide expert advice and telephone support to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. Both sections have been added to Current Affairs.
Buses explores the legislative, administrative and practical aspects of bus service provision. This update includes references to tender strategies, the Competition Commission and the Government Transport Select Committee inquiry into the funding of bus services. This section also provides information on bus rapid transit and buses in Scotland.
