The Almshouse Association regularly posts a news summary of the latest Policy and Governance legislation that could impact / requires action from our member charities, with links to further information where applicable.
Please find below our latest summary:
Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
- Committee opens Call for Evidence on regulation in social housing – The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee which looks into issues relating to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has opened an inquiry on the quality of social housing and effectiveness of the regulatory regime. The Almshouse Association will be submitting a response to the Committee and would welcome input from our members.
- Details on the questions being asked by the Committee can be found here.
- The proposed submission from The Almshouse Association can be found here.
- Members’ comments to our proposed response to be sent to JackBaldan@almshouses.org by 15th December 2021.
- Smoke alarms to become mandatory for all social rented homes – The Government has confirmed that it will proceed with changes to the law which would require social landlords to have at least one smoke alarm installed on each storey of a home.
Other changes would also require social and private landlords to install carbon monoxide alarms in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance, such as a gas boiler or fire, excluding gas cookers. Landlords would be legally obliged to repair and replace alarms once informed that they are faulty.
This requirement is limited to members who are Registered Providers of Social Housing. However, it may be appropriate to review current installation and operation of alarms. The Association will continue to monitor developments for implementation dates.
Wales
- Welsh Government Fund Community Asset Loan Fund – Charities in Wales will be able to borrow up to £300,000 to take over local assets under a new scheme. The Community Asset Loan Fund (CALF) is funded by the Welsh government and managed by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). Interested charities have been advised to contact WCVA directly.
More information can be found here.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus remains with us and The Almshouse Association would encourage all members to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as part of their risk assessments.
Government guidance can be found here:
2021 Policy and Governance updates:
Policy & Governance update: 01.11.21 | (almshouses.org)
Policy & Governance update: 15.10.21 | (almshouses.org)
Policy & Governance update: 20.09.21 | (almshouses.org)
Policy & Governance: 31.08.21 update | (almshouses.org)
Policy & Governance update: 16.08.21 | (almshouses.org)
Policy & Governance: 02.08.21 update – 2 August 2021 Summary
Policy & Governance update – 19 July 21 Summary
Policy & Governance update: 5 July 21
Policy and Governance update – June 2021 Summary
Policy and Governance update – May 2021 Summary
Policy and Governance update – April 2021 Summary
Policy and Governance update – March 2021 Summary
Policy & Governance update – February 2021 Summary
Policy and Governance update – January 2021 Summary
Posted 29 November 21