The news has also been widely reported in the press, you can read these articles here:
The decision to extend mandatory licensing will see many councils faced with a significant uplift in the number of licensable properties. Councils that do not have the capacity or infrastructure in place to cope with such a rise need to prepare now.
About verso™
Rocktime's verso™ software provides a flexible, cost-effective platform that can be rapidly deployed and used as a standalone system or fully integrated with existing legacy software such as Civica Flair, Northgate M3 or Idox Uniform. verso™ is designed from the ground up to quickly sort and process applications from multiple licensing schemes such as mandatory, selective and additional licensing and will ensure application data is complete, validated and the appropriate charges are applied during check-out. verso™ has Intelligent built-in business logic that deals with representations, portfolio landlords, licence conditions, licence documentation and offers a bespoke multi-user workflow system. Council officers will benefit from verso™'s unique dashboard system that will prioritise high risk applications and renewals, saving time and increasing productivity.
For more information please visit our dedicated verso™ website, or via The UK Government's digital marketplace.