welfare reforms

Council highlights impact of government's welfare changes

Plymouth City Council has produced a report in which it has highlighted what it believes are the effects of the Government's welfare reforms. However, a local MP has told The Plymouth Daily that the Government must reduce spending and is doing so as fairly as possible.

In April this year, the Government introduced changes to the welfare system which saw councils all over the country...

Residents are reminded to seek help with paying their Council Tax

Plymouth City Council is reminding residents to seek help with paying their Council Tax as many struggle to pay.

Due to the changes to the benefit system, implemented by the Government as part of their welfare reform agenda, everyone of working age is expected to pay at least 25 per cent of their Council Tax bill. This will affect 16,500 residents in Plymouth.

The Council Tax...

Project to offer online help with welfare changes

A project designed to get more people online so they don't lose out on benefits and opportunities is to be discussed at the Growth and Prosperity Overview and Scrutiny Panel on Wednesday.

Plymouth Get IT Together was launched earlier this year by Plymouth City Council to target pockets of the city that are not yet internet savvy.

A project manager is currently being appointed...