Partners
Partners
Whilst we are an independent company, we are proud to collaborate and work in partnership with other like-minded small companies who provide services that compliment or add to those that we offer here at LA Directories.
When we have to say that “it’s not a service that we provide” it means that we can finish that sentence with “but we know someone who does”’.
We truly believe that we can achieve more together than we could alone.
We work closely with Business Smart Solutions to provide local authorities with the ultimate Housing Benefit Subsidy experience.
LA Directories provides you with a detailed course that takes you through the Subsidy Claim Form and Audit Requirements, which can then be followed by Business Smart Solutions Subsidy Workbook Training.
They are also there to help you with -
- Completion of your Subsidy Workbooks and 40+ testing;
- Assessment of your Housing Benefit Award Accuracy reviews;
- Revenues collection improvement reviews and action plans;
- Completion of your statutory government returns
Business Smart Solutions have also raised the bar in the Recruitment Industry by offering a range of temporary and permanent recruitment solutions as well as on-demand resilience support as and when you need it.
They have vast experience in all areas of local government, which enables them to provide unparalleled service and results.
We partner with Visionary Network because they seek to promote thinking and practice of Local Government departments, particularly in the area of Policy around Revenues and Benefits.
We co-support Malcolm Gardner and his panel at their weekly networking and discussion groups which are free to attend for industry professionals. These sessions encourage the exchange of ideas, good practice and collaborative working.
Visionary Network also offers –
- clear and concise rewriting of rules and policies into plain language, such as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme, which has proven popular with councils, stakeholders, and citizens.
- general consultancy — helping to bring an understanding of the complex world and joining objectives to outcomes.
Their primary focus is ensuring financial stability for councils and safeguarding vulnerable households.
We are proud to say that we have had a long-term business relationship with entitledto.
entitledto are a leading provider of online benefits calculators in the UK, they help people determine what welfare benefits they can claim.
With adviser-led or self-serve options their range of cost-effective tools will help your clients check their entitlement to Universal Credit or find out if they will be better or worse off when they move from any legacy claims.
You can to find out how entitledto's quick, simple, and easy to use products can help your organisation cope with increased demand on your services as people across the UK adapt to the cost-of-living crisis.
We partner with Inbest to help Local Authorities model potential changes to their Council Tax Reduction Schemes.
Inbest helps Revenues & Benefits teams design new CTR schemes by:
- Cost Analysis: Understand the financial implications of new schemes for the council.
- Impact Assessment: Assess the reach and effectiveness of schemes across resident segments, ensuring vulnerable households receive adequate support.
- Reporting: Communicate the proposed CTR schemes to key stakeholders.
Inbest also collaborates closely with Visionary Network to help Local Authorities design CTRs that are fair, protect vulnerable residents, promote economic activity, and support pathways to employment.