I wish everyone a Happy New Year and I hope that you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year holiday, and that you were not unduly affected by the recent snowfalls. Indeed, more is falling now as I write this update.

Since my last post, Council met on the 14 and 15 December at Chancery Lane. As anticipated, business plans including budgets for 2011 for the Law Society and SRA were approved. The plans all feature an emphasis on cost reduction, and there will be further reductions in 2012.