Issue details
Update Report on Impact of Welfare Benefit Changes and Financial Inclusion Activities
Purpose of Report:
This paper will report on the impact of recent welfare benefit
changes in York, including Universal Credit, and importantly the
support available for residents in dealing with these challenges.
For example, the roll out of Universal Credit has raised concerns
in the city about the consequences of potentially leaving
individuals and families without an income for up to 6 weeks. It
will look at the available support for residents including local
welfare support and other financial inclusion activity.
The Executive Member is asked to note the report.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/02/2018
Decision due: 14/06/18 by Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead member: Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Lead director: Corporate Director of Customer and Corporate Services
Contact: Pauline Stuchfield, Director of Housing and Community Services 01904 551706 Email: pauline.stuchfield@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Feedback from Advice York partners will be
sought on welfare benefits impacts and needs.
Making Representations: Please contact the report author for further details.