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Interested in finding out more about the Licencing Committee Meetings
Minutes to all Council Committee Meetings can be found on the Belfast City Council Website https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/ieDocSearch.aspx?bcr=1 You will need to input the date of the licencing meeting - These are availabe within 5 working days of each of the...
COVID-19 support for you – latest information from HMRC Feb 2021
Here is some more information from HMRC on the financial support schemes available to help you through the COVID-19 pandemic, including updates on deferring VAT and claiming for furloughed staff through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). VAT deferral new...
Extension to the 12 week Notice to Quit to 30 September 2021
Under The Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act private sector landlords must give tenants a 12 week notice to quit period before seeking a court order to start proceedings to evict. In her announcement Deirdre Hargey Communities Minister said: “I am...
New standard tenancy agreement to help renters with well behaved pets in England
Responsible tenants in England with well-behaved pets will be able to secure leases more easily through a new standard tenancy agreement. To find the Press Release issued today follow the link below...
What affect will Brxit have on employers and traders – UK Transition
Following the UK’s exit from Europe on 31 December 2020, HMRC have published a UK Transition edition of the Employer Bulletin. This contains a roundup of information and support previously published to continue supporting you. In this edition, you can find out about...
Keep Scamwise – Latest warnings from PSNI
Unfortunately I have three scams to make you aware of. They are targeting people of all ages. Currently the National Insurance scam is the most prevalent but occurrences of all three are being reported. National Insurance Number scam Victims are being advised that...
Minister Hargey announces further £13 million to help first time buyers
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a further £13m funding to Co-Ownership to provide assistance to first time buyers struggling to raise a deposit to purchase their own home. To read the press release in relation to this please follow the link below...
A word from the chair on HMOs
Hello everyone Members sometimes enquire as to why we do not put more instruction on the web site regarding HMO legislation and the actions of Belfast City Council. The simple answer is that the Council's interpretation of the legislation keeps changing and what was...
Review of HMO Legislation – Your Survey Response Needed By *19TH FEBRUARY*
Government survey on the new HMO regime. Make sure you have your say
HMO Licensing – Second Chance for Failed Renewals
Member’s attention is drawn to Belfast City Council licensing committee meeting 20th January 2021. where your LANI committee was represented. The report acknowledges that certain members failed in their attempt to obtain a renewal of licence because as the council...