Issue - meetings

Resolved:     (a)       That working practices to assist citizens with the introduction of Universal Credit and other welfare reform changes be explored and introduced where practicable.

A report was received informing Cabinet Members of an intention to develop amended and updated working practices to assist with the implementation of Universal Credit and other welfare benefit changes. Members discussed the importance of the Council meeting this issue head on and commended how officers were already going out of their way to include partner organisations regarding the delivery of any scheme. Partners approached so far included the Job Centre Plus and Aspire Housing.

Resolved:     That working practices to assist citizens with the introduction of Universal Credit and other welfare reform changes be explored and introduced where practicable.