A MHCLG Statement on 12 October 2026 provides the Government’s Response to its Consultation on improving formal enforcement of council tax.
HOUSING BENEFIT
October 5th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in HousingEarned Income DISREGARDS Regulations come into force from 5 October 2026, allowing people living in supported housing and temporary accommodation to retain more of their earnings when they start work or increase their hours.
HOUSE BUILDING, REGENERATION, ECONOMIC GROWTH
October 5th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in HousingLiverpool City Region Combined Authority, Homes England and the National Housing Bank have, on 2 October 2026, signed a 3 year Place Delivery Agreement, creating a shared framework,, to accelerate housebuilding, unlock regeneration, and support economic growth, across the City Region.
AIR QUALITY
October 1st, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Planning and EnvironmentalDEFRA GUIDANCE, published on 29 September 2026, outlines the LOCAL AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK local authorities must follow, to protect against AIR POLLUTION.
ET Claims
October 1st, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Judicial Control, Liability and LitigationFrom 1 October 2026 the TIME LIMIT for bringing most Employment tribunal claims increases from 3 months to 6 months.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION
September 28th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Planning and EnvironmentalMHCLG has on 24 September 2026 published GUIDANCE setting out information for two-tier authorities in England about transitioning their PLAN MAKING to single tier unitary authorities.
LONG TERM EMPTY HOMES
September 28th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in HousingMHCLG has on 27 September 2026 announced reforms to EMPTY DWELLING MANAGEMENT ORDERS , to strengthen the regime and support councils to use the powers more effectively, by REDUCING THE PERIOD a property must be empty before it becomes eligible for an EDMO from 2 years to 6 months, and by streamlining the application process.
SUBSIDY CONTROL
September 25th, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Capital Finance and CompaniesThe Competition and Markets Subsidy Unit has, on 24 September 2026, accepted a request for a Report, to be completed by 4 November 2026, providing advice to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles concerning its proposed strategic charging infrastructure scheme.
Local Government Electors
September 21st, 2026 by James Goudie KC in Elections and BylawsAn ORDER WSI 2026/80 changes the date of coming into force of 2026 WELSH Regulations.