Wiltshire Money

Focus Forum: Wiltshire Council - Local Authority support, welfare benefits and tax changes

Focus Forum Details:

 Date  TUESDAY, 31st JANUARY 2023
 Time  11 AM - 12-noon
 Maximum number of participants  30
 Who is this for? This event is intended for caseworkers, advisers and practitioners working with clients in receipt of - or affected by changes to - the Household Support Fund, welfare benefits, Local Housing Allowance and Council Tax.

 Focus Forum Agenda:

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Facilitator(s)

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Welcome and Introductions

 Benedict van der Linde,  Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money

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Facilitated Discussion (suggested topics):

  • Upcoming changes from Wiltshire Council
  • The Household Support Fund
  • Welfare benefits
  • Mitigations to be put in place from April
  • Council Tax
  • Local Authority Rent
  • Horizon scanning for future cost-pressures

Ian Brown, Head of Revenues and Benefits, Wiltshire Council

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 Benedict van der Linde, Wiltshire Money Partnerships Manager, Wiltshire Money

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