Agenda item
Welfare Reform Update
Minutes:
Paul Raynes (Head of Environment, Localism and Welfare) introduce the report which updated on the latest developments on welfare reform, including: Local Welfare Assistance fund; housing benefit administration subsidy; discretionary housing payment; and Universal Credit (UC).
In the discussion that followed, Members asked for an update on local authority Discretionary Housing Payment spend and discussed the latest progress with regards to Universal Credit.
Decision
The Resources Board note the update.
Action
Circulate update on Discretionary Housing Payment spend to Board Members.
Supporting documents:
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Item 8 - Welfare Reform Update, item 9.
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Item 4 - Appendix A, item 9.
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Item 8 - Appendix B, item 9.
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Item 8 - Appendix C, item 9.
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Item 8 - Appendix D, item 9.
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