Enhancing Financial Assistance for Lewes District Council Residents
Explore the financial aid initiatives in Lewes District Council, including targeted assistance, discretionary housing payments, and renewable energy programs. Learn about the Citizens Advice Bureau's grant funding and its impact on residents in need. Stay informed about future markers such as economic climate changes and housing provision updates.
Enhancing Financial Assistance for Lewes District Council Residents
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Presentation Transcript
John Magness Director of Finance
More context 42% of those receiving Council Tax Benefit are in work (up from 40% in April 2010) There is a 50/50 split between Pension age (over 60) and Working age households on benefits across the district
Targeted assistance Leisure Discretionary Housing Payments Citizens Advice Bureau Environmental Home safety Renewable Energy
Citizens Advice Bureau 2011/2012 grant funding £ Core grant 87,830 General Benefits Advice 7,200 Targeted Benefits Advice 24,800 Targeted Housing Advice 9,250 Total 129,080 Note: the previous year’s grant was £114,490
The Citizens Advice service helped 4,263 clients with one or more issues last year (April 2010 to March 2011) living in the Lewes District Council area.
Future Markers • General economic climate • Future changes to Council tax benefits • Move to the Universal Credit • Housing provision Picture by Richard Bartz 28 Jan 2008
