Join us from 10:30am to 12:00pm on 19 March 2026 for a free webinar examining the practical impact on local authorities of the April 2026 welfare changes, a recent legal challenge against a Council Tax Reduction Scheme, and the introduction of the Crisis and Resilience Fund. 

Designed specifically for revenues and benefits leaders, managers and officers, this session will combine legal insight, operational experience and sector data to help councils prepare for the changes ahead. 

The webinar will cover: 

  • A concise overview of the April 2026 welfare changes, including the LCWRA element reduction and Universal Credit standard allowance uplift. 
  • A deeper dive into the removal of the Two-Child Limit – what the legal changes mean in practice, how this interacts with the benefit cap and Council Tax Reduction Schemes, and how councils are preparing operationally. 
  • The implications of the recent Judicial Review challenge brought against the Three Rivers DC Council Tax Reduction scheme; what does it mean for Schemes already set for the 2026/27 financial year and beyond and how authorities can respond effectively. 
  • A local authority perspective on Crisis and Resilience Funds and supporting financially vulnerable households. 
  • An open panel discussion and live Q&A with speakers from local government and the benefits technology sector.  

Date: Thursday 19th March 2026

Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm GMT

Speakers:

  • Jabran Khan – Product Owner of BetterCare Finance, Infoshare+
  • Kim Larkin – Managing Director, Infoshare+
  • Gemma Gilley – Head of Benefits and Financial Welfare, Medway Council
  • Nicki Duckworth – Director of Operations, entitledto

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