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Issue details

The Impact of Welfare Benefit Reform on Tenants

The Welfare Reform Act 2011 received royal assent in November 2011 and the timetable of changes includes details on the benefit cap, reductions for under occupation and the introduction of universal credit.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Spend or forego income or raise additional income or make savings > £100,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 25 Jul 2012 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Public Housing and Vulnerable People

Lead director: Corporate Director Communities, Partnerships and Housing

Contact: Tina Mustafa, Assistant Director Neighbourhoods Email: tina-mustafa@tamworth.gov.uk.

Consultation process

CMT briefing planned for the 21st May and Member Seminar planned for the 24th May with Tina Mustafa (Head of Landlord Services) and Karen Taylor (Head of Benefits)

Consultees

Tenants Consultative Group have received monthly updates since the reform was proposed

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Cabinet Report for The Impact of Welfare Benefit Reform on Tenants