The New Housing Benefit & Council Tax Benefit Rule Changes
Towards the end of each financial year we are always pleased to offer this very popular Workshop which provides the opportunity to consider, review and reflect on the key issues and changes that have affected Housing Benefit during the past year, and an opportunity to look at the changes that will be coming in from the start of the new financial year.
We are pleased to be able to offer this Workshop in partnership with HBInfo.
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London - Thursday, 8th March, 2012.
The Kingsley by Thistle Hotel, Bloomsbury Way, in the Russell Square / Bloomsbury area.
(Note - This was originally advertised for the 6th March but the date has had to be changed)
Nottingham - Wednesday, 14th March, 2012.
The Park Plaza Hotel, City Centre Hotel.
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(Note: The other previously advertised dates for Leeds & Bristol have had to be postponed)
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A huge amount of change is currently facing those people involved in the administration of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit, with 2011-12 seeing a busy year of changes arising from new HB Rules and from case law. This one day Workshop will cover the main changes that have recently been introduced, and look at the ones that are still planned to be introduced during 2012, providing an ideal Workshop day to reflect on and review all the changes that have recently occurred, and those that have yet to occur during 2012, in respect of the administration of the Housing Benefit scheme.
There are a wide variety of changes and issues to consider, many of which both landlords and local authorities must still prepare and get ready for in 2012, so the Workshop will look at:
* Local Housing Allowances
· Rates and caps - Freeze in LHA rates from April 2012
· Transitional Protection
· Room allowed for carers
· January 2012 – Extension of shared facilities rate
· Exemptions for certain accommodation;
· Payments to landlord
· Effect on landlord/tenant behaviour
* Other recent HB / CTB changes and important Case Law
* The introduction of a Benefits Cap and its effect on HB
* The abolition of Council Tax Benefit and replacement by a Local Scheme
* The over-occupancy rules – the plans to reduce HB in Social Housing for those with additional bedrooms
* Non-dependants
· New deduction and other rates;
· Atlas and changes in verification policy
* The ‘Exempt Accommodation’ review
* Locality and the end of the Social Fund Scheme
* Universal Credit and The Welfare Reform Act 2012 – latest news!
* Housing Costs and Pensioners – a new scheme of rent support
The content of this Workshop will be presented by Peter de la Mothe (Policy Director of HBInfo). Clearly this Workshop will only be suitable for people with a good prior understanding of the Housing Benefit scheme.
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Booking Fee: £220 + V.A.T.
Includes lunch, comprehensive course notes and refreshments.
BOOK THREE PLACES AT THE SAME VENUE AND RECEIVE A FOURTH PLACE FREE!
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BOOKING INFORMATION
It is essential that we receive your Booking Form with an Official Order Number if your organisation's procedures stipulate these must be provided. You will be informed within 3 working days by email when this has been received and that your place(s) are reserved, otherwise you should contact us to confirm the booking has been received. Substitutes to the persons named on the Booking Form may attend right up to the day itself. However, it would be helpful if we could be advised of this beforehand, and also informed of any special dietary needs of the person(s) that are substituting.
Do you have more than 4 people requiring this training, but not sufficient for an in-house Workshop? Often this may apply to Workshops suitable primarily for Team Leaders/Supervisors. Please contact us for details of our special discounts which can provide a cost-effective solution to meeting your training needs.
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Post / Fax / Email: Please complete the Booking Form and Post / Fax / Attach To Email the Booking Form and send to:
Zebra Training Services
P.O. Box 268, Wigan, WN5 8FQ
E-mail: mail@ZebraTraining.co.ukTel: (01942) 222078 Fax: 0870 762 0973
You will be invoiced for the Booking Fee – you do not need to send payment when booking. Cancellations received in writing within 10 days of the Workshop date, or non-arrival, will be charged at the full registration fee. Cancellations received in writing within 11-28 days of the Workshop will incur an administration charge of 35% of the fee above. Cancellations received in writing within 10 days of the Workshop date, or non-arrival, will be charged at the full registration fee. Substitutes may attend on the day without prior notice. Substitutes may attend on the day without prior notice. A copy of the full Terms & Conditions is available from Zebra Training Services on request.
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