Issue details - Managing the impact of Housing Benefit changes arising from welfare reforms

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Issue details

Managing the impact of Housing Benefit changes arising from welfare reforms

In May 2013 Housing Committee agreed a time limited and carefully worded ‘no eviction’ policy for qualifying council tenants adversely affected by welfare reform housing benefit changes related to under occupation. Based on an assessment of the policy to date, this report makes recommendations on extending the policy for a further time limited period.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 30 Apr 2014 by Housing Committee (pre 2015)

Lead member: Chair of the Housing & New Homes Committee

Lead director: Executive Director for Environment, Development & Housing

Contact: Ododo Dafe, Head of Income, Involvement & Improvement Tel: 01273 293201, Tom Matthews, Housing Performance Analyst Email: tom.matthews@brighton-hove.gov.uk Tel: 01273 293234.

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