Fire Safety And Building Safety – New Legal Requirements
Parish and Town Councils need to be aware, there’s been some important changes in fire safety legislation recently following the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2023. From 1 October 2023 the new legislation amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and introduces a series of new fire safety requirements.
Warm Spaces In England: Toolkit For Organisations – Reminder
The UK Health Security Agency recently published Warm spaces in England: an evidence review and toolkit for organisations. This provides a framework for organisations, including councils, seeking to develop or evaluate a warm space for their local population during the winter.
Help For Households: Affordable Days Out Campaign
The Help for Households campaign was set up in response to the rising cost of living to raise awareness of the government support available to the public. As part of this campaign, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is promoting affordable days out for the public, with a focus on reaching lower income families.
Public Sector Equality Duty: Guidance For Public Authorities
The Government Equalities Office has published guidance for all public authorities, including councils, regarding the Public Sector Equality Duty in their policies, programmes and services.
Families, Business And Industry To Get Energy Efficiency Support
The government has announced that around a million homes will be made warmer, and hundreds of businesses supported, as £6 billion of funding is allocated to cut energy use and bills.
Help For Unpaid Carers This Winter
Winter and the Christmas period can be a challenging time for people supporting a family member or friend due to illness, disability, frailty or addiction. Find out about free services and support to people caring for another adult.