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
Government to review staff training and qualifications in social housing β As part of its drive to improve standards within social housing the government has announced a review of training and qualifications for staff working in the sector. The Social Housing White Paper Professionalisation Review will explore the qualifications currently available for staff, with landlords, residents and trade bodies putting forward recommendations to the government. It will also consider if additional training is required to improve the service to residents.
Members who are registered providers of social housing may wish to make a submission to the working group of the review on the potential impact this could have on their work.
More information can be found here. Those wishing to respond can make a submission to Professionalisation.Review@communities.gov.uk.
Miscellaneous
Royal Horticultural Society offers grant for community gardens
To celebrate RHS Garden Day 2022, they will be gifting a new garden to one community in each of the UKβs four home nations. Working in partnership with leading garden designers, each garden will be worth up to Β£50,000, and an opportunity for your group to help us create an inclusive and welcoming green space for everyone within your community to access and enjoy.
Members wishing to apply must do so by February 6th 2022. Details can be found here.
Wales
Move to Alert Level 0 β As of January 28th, Wales has moved back to alert level 0 which means:
- Nightclubs have re-opened
- Businesses, employers and other organisations must continue to undertake a specific coronavirus risk assessment and take reasonable measures to minimise the spread of coronavirus
- The general requirement of 2m social distancing in all premises open to the public and workplaces has been removed
- The rule of 6 no longer applies to gatherings in regulated premises, such as hospitality, cinemas and theatres
- Licensed premises no longer need to only provide table service and collect contact details
- Working from home will remain part of advice from the Welsh Government but it will no longer be a legal requirement
The Covid Pass will continue to be required to enter larger indoor events, nightclubs, cinemas, theatres and concert halls.
RECORD OF 2021/22 Policy and Governance updates:
posted 31 Jan 22