Homelessness Prevention: the current reality, and how data can inform and improve practice
|
|
- Roderick Allen
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Homelessness Prevention: the current reality, and how data can inform and improve practice Joy Williams LA Homelessness and Supporting People Network
2 Background/Context The Ten Year Homelessness Plan reflects increasing Government focus on prevention over last ten years Programme for Government committed to review and changes in law Review 2011/12 found that current law not fit for purpose Law needed reform to focus on prevention and achieving solutions for all homeless people, working with people to help them find solutions to their problems as early as possible
3 Welsh Government Vision Help for everyone at risk or homeless Early intervention to prevent crises Less emphasis on priority need Making best use of all resources including private rented sector Working with people to help them find the best housing solution Partnership working across organisations and services to achieve sustainable solutions
4 Legislative Process White Paper May 2013 Bill published November 2013 Committee and plenary stages-some changes Becomes Housing (Wales) Act th September 2014 Secondary legislation progress Statutory Code of Guidance progress Implementation date - 27th April 2015
5 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) 62 Duty to assess (1) A local housing authority must carry out an assessment of a person s case if (a) the person has applied to a local housing authority for accommodation or help in retaining or obtaining accommodation, (b) it appears to the authority that the person may be homeless or threatened with homelessness, and (c) subsection (2) does not apply to the person. (2) This subsection applies if the person has been assessed by a local housing authority under this section on a previous occasion and the authority is satisfied that (a) the person s circumstances have not changed materially since that assessment was carried out, and (b) there is no new information that materially affects that assessment.
6 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) The duty to help to prevent (66) The duty to help to secure (73)
7 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) 66 Duty to help to prevent an applicant from becoming homeless (1) A local housing authority must help to secure that suitable accommodation does not cease to be available for occupation by an applicant if the authority is satisfied that the applicant is (a)threatened with homelessness, (b) eligible for help.
8 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) 73 Duty to help to secure accommodation for homeless applicants (1) A local housing authority must help to secure that suitable accommodation is available for occupation by an applicant, if the authority is satisfied that the applicant is (a) homeless, and (b) eligible for help.
9 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) Section 64: How to secure or help to secure the availability of accommodation
10 Housing (Wales) Act 2015 (Part 2) (a) by arranging for a person other than the authority to provide something; (b) by itself providing something; (c) by providing something, or arranging for something to be provided, to a person other than the applicant. Examples: (a) mediation; (b) payments by way of grant or loan; (c) guarantees that payments will be made; (d) support in managing debt, mortgage arrears or rent arrears; (e) security measures for applicants at risk of abuse; (f) advocacy or other representation; (g) accommodation; (h) information and advice; (i) other services, goods or facilities.
11 Flintshire pilot
12 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Case Study Two RD is a Flintshire County Council tenant with a secure tenancy. Living at the property with RD is his wife and four dependent children. A Suspended Possession Order was made in The household had fallen into rent arrears of just over 2,000 due to previous employment on a zero hours contract. RD was receiving no hours during January 2014 to March 2014, and was advised he was not eligible for assistance from the Job Centre as he was being treated as employed and had no proof that he was not earning. RD has now secured a permanent, full-time job as an electrician on the minimum wage and is in receipt of Working and Child Tax Credits and Child Benefit. FCC applied for a Warrant of Eviction as they were unaware of RD s circumstances. The Income Officer approached the Housing Options team to advise of the eviction due to there being four children in the household. RD s case was immediately taken on by Housing Options, Accommodation Support and the Shelter Cymru adviser.
13 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Action FCC Welfare Rights team assisted RD to make a Housing Benefit application and submitted a request to have the award of Housing Benefit backdated to January 2014 when RD had nil-income. The Shelter Cymru adviser attended the RD s Court hearing where the eviction warrant was suspended on terms that RD paid his weekly rent plus 5 per week to reduce the arrears. The application for backdated Housing Benefit also reduced the arrears by 867. If the backdate request had been unsuccessful, the Housing Options Service had offered to clear a sum off the arrears through the use of their homelessness prevention funds.
14 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Outcome RD s homelessness prevented and the family were kept in their home with strong security of tenure. FCC also benefits as arrears have been reduced by 867 and a large family has not needed to access expensive temporary accommodation. This is a particularly good outcome in view of new Housing Act and not finding families to be intentionally homeless.
15 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Reasonable Steps Specialist advice utilised Referral to welfare rights to maximise in-work social security income Homeless prevention fund offer to clear some of the arrears (if HB backdate had been unsuccessful) Accommodation support offered.
16 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Case Study Three RR is an assured short hold tenant with RSL since March RR is 19 with very limited life skills. He has been in the property six months and already on a final warning for anti-social behaviour. There are allegations of friends staying in the property, making threats to other tenants in the buildings and use of weapons in the building. A section 21 is issued by the housing association but not expiring until March 2015 (end of the fixed term.) RR has an intensive support mentor who is of the opinion that RR cannot maintain a tenancy as he has no control over his friends, has a very young mind-set and has also accrued fuel debts as is unable to budget. There are no arrears as tenant receives full housing benefit. Incidents appeared to be escalating as friends are now staying with him and housing association in the process of applying to court for an anti-social behaviour injunction excluding him from his home.
17 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Action Discussions were held with RR, his intensive support mentor, housing options team, the Shelter Cymru worker, and the RSL. All were in agreement that the current tenancy is probably not sustainable for RR in the longer term. In addition if he was evicted for anti-social behaviour he could be found intentionally homeless. The decision was taken by housing options to refer RR for supported housing that could better meet his needs. RR was subsequently offered a placement in a supported housing project. The RSL agreed to work with the housing options service and delay applying for an injunction to allow time for a more planned move. RR was advised by Shelter Cymru to surrender his tenancy once the offer of supported housing was made, so there would be no issues in the future regarding access to housing, and there was no action taken by the RSL regarding ASB or eviction. The tenant is now receiving support and is able to apply for future housing when he is ready and able to manage a tenancy independently.
18 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Reasonable steps and outcomes Early prevention undertaken (did not make RR wait until he was homeless or at crisis point) Move to more suitable supported accommodation Planned move Prevented injunction and exclusions which would have rendered RR without options later on Homeless Intentionality ignored by the service to achieve the best outcome.
19 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach Yes the prevention approach is better for customers. For those authorities who do not already provide this service, customers should be given more option and more choice in making decisions about their housing situation. FCC Housing Options Worker
20 Piloting Reasonable Steps A Partnership Approach One of the main positives is that the prevention success rate is very high. I think a number of innovative practices have been utilised and that most people approaching Flintshire for assistance are getting a very good service. I think we have also made great strides in joint working and linking in with other Flintshire departments, such as the Income Team in particular. Shelter Cymru Pilot Worker
21 Challenges Culture change Priority need/intentionally homeless Capacity Resources Referrals for support Co-operation from other agencies No local connection
22 Opportunities Earlier intervention Avoidance of becoming intentionally homeless Reduction in use of temporary accommodation Ability to intervene earlier Duties on other partners to co-operate Improved customer service Improved job satisfaction
23 Homelessness Prevention: the current reality, and how data can inform and improve practice Thank you for listening Joy Williams
The Homelessness Reduction Act Frequently Asked Questions
The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Frequently Asked Questions Why has the Act been passed by Parliament? Statistics show that homelessness is on the increase. Nationally rough sleeping increased 134%
More informationHousing Benefit Guidance. Housing Benefit Anti Social Behaviour Sanction. For
Department for Works and Pension (DWP) 5 th floor, The Adelphi 1-11 John Adam Street London WC2N 6HT Housing Benefit On Housing Benefit Anti Social Behaviour Sanction For Local Authorities Participating
More informationArrears Prevention and Recovery Policy
Arrears Prevention and Recovery Policy 2016-2017 Policy Reference: Policy/HM011 Issue 2.0 Approved by: Senior Management Team Date approved: 01/04/2016 A Scope and Objectives The objective of this policy
More informationTenancy Sustainment Statement
Tenancy Sustainment Statement 1 Vision 2025 Strategic Plan 2016-2019 Radian s aim is for customer satisfaction and income collection to be sustained in top quartile performance whilst reducing costs and
More informationNOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Appendix 1. Discretionary Housing Payment Policy
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy What s in the policy? Page Introduction...1 Aims and objectives...1 Legislative Framework...2 Awards...2 Exclusions...3 Applying for a Discretionary Housing Payment...3
More informationSHEPHERDS BUSH HOUSING ASSOCIATION RENT ARREARS POLICY
(UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED) SHEPHERDS BUSH HOUSING ASSOCIATION 1. INTRODUCTION Shepherds Bush Housing Association () must maximise rent collection in order to sustain financial viability, maintain a high
More informationNewport City Homes. Rent Arrears Recovery Policy (P13) 1. Introduction
Newport City Homes Rent Arrears Recovery Policy (P13) 1. Introduction 1.1 Newport City Homes aims to improve rent collection and reduce rent arrears to maximise the funds available to provide high quality
More informationExclusion from West Kent homes
Exclusion from West Kent homes A question and answer guide What is exclusion? Exclusion means West Kent will not be able to offer you a home. Why might West Kent exclude me from their homes? West Kent
More informationWelfare Benefit Reform Strategy
Welfare Benefit Reform Strategy To continue to provide high quality affordable housing, this Strategic Aim: aims to meet the needs of local people and communities through innovation, dedication and commitment
More informationSupporting you to pay your rent
Supporting you to pay your rent A lot of people get behind with their rent for many different reasons. If you are behind with yours, this leaflet says what you can do to sort out your rent arrears, and
More informationEveryone should have a home. Vicky Hines Shelter CIH legal update on welfare reform - Providing Advice and Information
Everyone should have a home Vicky Hines Shelter CIH legal update on welfare reform - Providing Advice and Information Providing Advice and Information Customer journey and process Targeting residents Assisted
More informationPre-Budget Submission. to the. Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Pre-Budget Submission to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection 3rd July 2018 Threshold is a national housing charity with regional advice centres in Dublin, Cork and Galway. We provide
More informationRent arrears deductions in Universal Credit. Community Housing Cymru Group response
Rent arrears deductions in Universal Credit Community Housing Cymru Group response 1. About Us The Community Housing Cymru Group (CHC Group) is the representative body for housing associations and community
More informationWelfare reform: From planning to implementation getting your arrears Right. 23 rd January Bristol
CHAIR S REPORT Introductory paragraph of approximately 100 200 words covering the key issues the sector is facing in relation to the topic of this event and three key messages you d like delegates to take
More informationRent Arrears Policy. Date approved November 2016
Date approved November 2016 Date of Next Review November 2017 Date of Last Review Review Frequency Annually Type of document Policy Owner Name Jenny Spoor, Group Head of Neighbourhoods Job Title Approved
More informationPolicy & Procedure on Managing Current Tenancy Rent Arrears
Policy & Procedure on Managing Current Tenancy Rent Arrears December 2017 Website Page 1 of 10 INTRODUCTION 1.0 This Policy covers all regular payments due to CHS Group for general needs and shared ownership
More information760 CMR 65.00: REGULATION GOVERNING THE MASSACHUSETTS SHORT-TERM HOUSING TRANSITION PROGRAM Section
760 CMR 65.00: REGULATION GOVERNING THE MASSACHUSETTS SHORT-TERM HOUSING TRANSITION PROGRAM Section 65.01 Application 65.02 Definitions 65.03 Eligibility for Program Participation 65.04 Determination of
More informationAppendix 4 - Ealing Council. Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme
Appendix 4 - Ealing Council Discretionary Housing Payment Scheme Introduction The government s Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) provides funding to Local Authorities in the form of a Discretionary
More informationRENT ARREARS POLICY. The Income Manager is responsible for the day to day operation.
RENT ARREARS POLICY 1. Purpose Black Country Housing Group s (BCHG) financial viability depends on rent collection. To safeguard our rental income we need to make sure that residents keep in line with
More informationDoncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Discretionary Housing Payments Policy
Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Discretionary Housing Payments Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to specify how Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council Benefits Section will operate
More informationLocal Welfare Provision Policy
Local Welfare Provision Policy Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out how Sandwell MBC will deliver Local Welfare Provision (LWP) and to outline the factors that will be considered when deciding
More informationNumber 21 of Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014
Number 21 of 14 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 14 Number 21 of 14 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 14 CONTENTS PART 1 PRELIMINARY AND GENERAL Section 1. Short title, collective citation
More informationBolton Council. Children s Services Department. Policy and Procedural Document. Financial Policy For Young People Receiving Leaving Care Services
Bolton Council Children s Services Department Policy and Procedural Document Financial Policy For Young People Receiving Leaving Care Services PPD( ) C&F LEGISLATION Leaving Care Act 2000 Leaving Care
More informationPersonal Budgeting Support and Alternative Payment Arrangements
Personal Budgeting Support and Alternative Payment Arrangements For NI Staff only please use the UCNI Guidance for Budgeting Support (Money Advice) Introduction What is Personal Budgeting Support? What
More informationUniversal Credit Full Service
Universal Credit Full Service Transforming Welfare From six benefits to one JSA IR Tax Credits Housing Income Support Child Tax Credits ESA IR UC Deal with one organisation not three DWP HMRC Local Authority
More informationReport by Kevin Anderson, Head of Customer & Housing Services
Council 19 December, 2017 Universal Credit in Midlothian - 2017 update Report by Kevin Anderson, Head of Customer & Housing Services 1 Purpose of Report This report provides an update to Council on the
More informationHomeless Presentation. 20th December 2016 For Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Homeless Presentation 20th December 2016 For Overview and Scrutiny Committee Contents Statutory Homelessness; Statutory Duties Statutory Homeless; Statistics Temporary Accommodation; Statistics Temporary
More informationWelfare safety net inquiry
Welfare safety net inquiry Written evidence submitted by Changing Lives and Fulfilling Lives Newcastle Gateshead, December 2018 1. Introduction 1.1 Changing Lives is a national charity which provides a
More informationGet advice now. Are you worried about your mortgage? New edition
New edition April 2016 Are you worried about your mortgage? Get advice now If you are struggling to pay your mortgage or are worried about an interest rate change, you need to act now to stop your situation
More informationRent Collection policy
Rent Collection policy 1. Scope 1.1 This policy outlines Peabody s approach to the collection of rent including service charges which are included within rental charges and sub-unit arrears. 1.2 It covers
More informationCode: HM 14. Approval: August Review Date: August 2014
Governance: Housing Management Code: HM 14 Approval: August 2011 Review Date: August 2014 Cross Reference: HM 03 Allocations HM 05 Assignation HM 11 End of Tenancy Procedures HM 19 Start of Tenancy Procedures
More informationINCOME MAXIMISATION & RENT ARREARS RECOVERY POLICY Document control Policy approval GDT November 2017 Updating
INCOME MAXIMISATION & RENT ARREARS RECOVERY POLICY 2017-2020 Document control Policy approval GDT November 2017 Updating Income Maximisation & Rent Arrears Recovery Policy 2016-2017 Next review date June
More informationFunding reforms for temporary accommodation. Challenges and solutions
Funding reforms for temporary accommodation Challenges and solutions Overview Key Drivers Timeline of reforms Implications Solutions Introduction What is you name? What is your role? What are you hoping
More informationREVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE. Discretionary Housing Payments Policy
REVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE Discretionary Housing Payments Policy 2017 / 2018 Policy Statement Sandwell MBC s objective is to treat each and every application for Discretionary Housing Payment on its
More informationAPPENDIX I: Corporate Risk Register
APPENDIX I: Corporate Register The following risk register represents those risks in place at the time of reporting at Quarter 1, the mitigation strategies in place for each risk and the proposed treatment
More informationHousing Options for Single Parents December 2018
Free Lone Parent Helpline 0808 801 0323 helpline@opfs.org.uk Housing Options for Single Parents December 2018 Whether you rent or own your home will depend on your circumstances and financial situation
More informationSouthwark A profile of socio-economic determinants of health during the economic downturn
A profile of socio-economic determinants of health during the economic downturn This profile provides an overview of socioeconomic determinants of health in this borough during the economic downturn. It
More informationWelfare Support Strategy
Welfare Support Strategy Produced by Revenues, Welfare and Customer Services May 2018 December 2021(Draft) 1. Foreword Our corporate plan outlines four priorities for the district: A strong local economy
More informationRent Arrears Policy 2017
Rent Arrears Policy 2017 Author: Angela Aldis Operations Manager Date Issued : 2017 Review date: 2020 1 Contents Items 1 Introduction 2 Aims and Objectives 3 Stages of the Rent Arrears Policy 4 Early Intervention
More informationREVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE. Local Welfare Provision Policy 2017 / 2018
REVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE Local Welfare Provision Policy 2017 / 2018 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set out how Sandwell MBC will deliver Local Welfare Provision (LWP) and to outline the
More informationGeneral Election What does it mean for housing in Wales? Specialist Briefing
General Election 2015 What does it mean for housing in Wales? Specialist Briefing Introduction The 2015 UK General Election results gave the Conservative party a majority of 12 seats in the UK parliament.
More informationThe Economic Impact of Housing Organisations on the North
The Economic Impact of Housing Organisations on the North Draft Case Study Report Stockport Homes Ltd Author(s): Chris Dayson Paul Lawless Ian Wilson January 2013 Contents 1. Introduction: Background and
More informationTenancy Policy. The Tenancy Standard sets out the following required outcome for all Registered providers:
Appendix A 1. Introduction and Aims Tenancy Policy The Trust is required by The Homes and Communities Agency, under the Tenancy Standard,to publish a Tenancy policy which sets out clearly to our customers
More informationfact sheet Produced by policy
Produced by CIH CYMRU Sponsored by North Wales Housing policy What is Welfare Reform? The Welfare Reform Act received royal assent on 8th March 2012. It introduces fundamental changes to the welfare system
More informationWelfare Reform. Update: February This update covers the following:
Welfare Reform Update: February 2019 This update covers the following: UK Budget changes Managed Migration (UC) Pension Credit for mixed age couples Severe Disability Premium Two Child Limit 53 week rent
More information1. What is homelessness? 2. How homelessness is measured
Homelessness trends and projections Homelessness is beginning to rise. As the impact of the economic downturn and the long term housing shortage take hold, advice services have seen greater demand for
More informationREVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE 2015 / 2016
REVENUES AND BENEFITS SERVICE Discretionary Housing Payments Policy 2015 / 2016 Page 1 of 10 Policy Statement Sandwell MBC s objective is to treat each and every application for Discretionary Housing Payment
More informationDiscretionary Housing Payments Policy
Discretionary Housing Payments Policy Policy Statement Sandwell MBC s objective is to treat each and every application for Discretionary Housing Payment on its individual merits. Introduction From July
More informationConsultation on the Housing Allocation Scheme
Consultation on the Housing Allocation Scheme Simple, understandable, fair and transparent... Birmingham City Council is changing the way it allocates homes and wants to hear your views. Contents What
More informationRENT COLLECTION, ARREARS & DEBT RECOVERY POLICY
RENT COLLECTION, ARREARS & DEBT RECOVERY POLICY Approved by Board Approved Date 21/07/2009 Version no. Review Date Q2 2013/14 S:\Governance\Current Policies\Policy - Rent Collection, Arrears & Debt Recovery
More informationA Chartered Institute of Housing publication
A Chartered Institute of Housing publication Financial Inclusion what is financial inclusion? Financial Inclusion is having the ability to access appropriate financial products and services. If a person
More informationCouncil Tax Support and Housing Benefit. This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent.
Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent. Last reviewed: April 2017 Next review date: April 2018 About Independent
More informationSHELTERED HOUSING APPLICATION FORM
SHELTERED HOUSING APPLICATION FORM Dear Applicant Answer all the questions as fully as possible and enclose appropriate supporting letters or evidence. An incomplete or unsigned form will be returned to
More informationCIH written response to Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities consultation paper
About CIH Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the independent voice for housing and the home of professional standards. Our goal is simple to provide housing professionals and their organisations with
More informationCouncil Tax Support and Housing Benefit. This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent.
Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent. Last reviewed: April 2017 Next review date: April 2018 About Independent
More informationA quick guide to Housing Benefit (HB) and Universal Credit
A quick guide to Housing Benefit (HB) and Universal Credit We will cover the following areas: The claiming process for HB The rules surrounding eligibility and occupation The claimant s household and non-dependants
More informationUniversal Credit claimant guide
Universal Credit claimant guide What is the Universal Credit service? Universal Credit claimant housing guide Universal Credit claimant housing guide If you pay rent to a local authority, council or housing
More informationWeaver Vale Housing Trust. Value for Money Self - Assessment 2017
Weaver Vale Housing Trust Value for Money Self - Assessment 2017 Executive Summary This Executive Summary gives an overview of the information presented in this report. It highlights the good performance
More informationGentoo Allocations Policy
Gentoo Allocations Policy Status APPROVED Date May 2017 Susie Thompson, Deputy Director Lead Officers (Operations)/Samantha Humble, Head of Operations/Melanie Smith, Head of Policy Portfolio 1 Introduction
More informationBefore completing this referral form we direct your attention to the following information:
Service User details Name: Date of Referral: Date of Birth: Contact Number: Referrer details Name: Organisation: Designation: Email / Contact Number: Before completing this referral form we direct your
More informationLocal Government and Regeneration Committee Inquiry into the Impact of Welfare Reforms on 2014/15 and 2015/16 Spending Plans and Resources
Submission from Falkirk Council As part of our scrutiny of local government budgets the Local Government and Regeneration Committee is seeking the following information from your council on the financial
More informationORBIT DEBT, SERVICE CHARGE & OTHER ARREARS RECOVERY POLICY
Document Title Debt, Services Charge and other Arrears Recovery Policy Version Final 1.2 Release Date February 2019 Review Date February 2022 Extension Reason(s) Extension date approved Approver details
More information760 CMR 65.00: THE MASSACHUSETTS SHORT-TERM HOUSING TRANSITION PROGRAM
760 CMR 65.00: THE MASSACHUSETTS SHORT-TERM HOUSING TRANSITION PROGRAM Section 65.01: Application 65.02: Definitions 65.03: Eligibility for Program Participation 65.04: Determination of the Value of Benefits
More informationUC: April Changes 2018 Newsletter
UC: April Changes 2018 Newsletter Welcome to this special newsletter - looking specifically at the Universal Credit rule changes taking place in April 2018 In this issue find out more about: Two Week HB
More informationIMPROVING YOUR QUALITY. A guide to common issues identified through Peer Review. Housing
IMPROVING YOUR QUALITY A guide to common issues identified through Peer Review Housing Third Edition April 2011 Foreword Improving your Quality A guide to common issues identified through peer review The
More informationA SHELTER GUIDE. Rent arrears
A SHELTER GUIDE Rent arrears S 2 About Shelter Shelter is a national campaigning organisation that every year works with over 100,000 homeless and badly housed people. We have two aims. One is to prevent
More informationTENANCY FRAUD POLICY. Executive Summary. This document outlines our policy on how Orbit as a business approaches and manages Tenancy Fraud.
Document Title Version Tenancy Fraud Policy Final Release Date April 2018 Review Date March 2019 Extension Reason(s) Extension date approved Approver details Document Type Sponsor Author Customer and Communities
More informationHOUSING AND COMMUNITIES (COUNCILLOR LYNDA THORNE) DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, HOUSING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
CARDIFF COUNCIL CYNGOR CAERDYDD CABINET MEETING: 18 JANUARY 2018 SUPPORTING PEOPLE LOCAL DELIVERY PLAN HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES (COUNCILLOR LYNDA THORNE) AGENDA ITEM: 7 DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, HOUSING & CUSTOMER
More informationCouncil Tax Support and Housing Benefit. This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent.
Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent. Last reviewed: April 2018 Next review date: April 2019 About Independent
More informationReturning to England from abroad
Returning to England from abroad This factsheet explains how to claim benefits and apply for housing, health and care services if you return to England from abroad. This factsheet is aimed at British nationals
More informationStarter Tenancies Policy
Starter Tenancies Policy December 2017 Website Page 1 of 8 Introduction CHS homes (CHS) uses starter tenancies to help to manage risk in letting homes to people. A starter tenancy gives a new tenant limited
More informationCare Home Guide: Funding
Care Home Guide: Funding CONTENTS Introduction 1 Care needs assessment 2 Care home funding assessment 4 Financial assessment Capital 7 Treatment of the value of your home as capital 10 Council deferred
More informationVALUE FOR MONEY (VFM) STATEMENT SUMMARY 2015/16
VALUE FOR MONEY (VFM) STATEMENT SUMMARY 2015/16 Approach Our approach to Value for Money (VFM) SUCCESS IN VFM Success in VFM and efficiency is the same as success in achieving our strategic objectives.
More informationHousing & Neighbourhoods Committee are requested to consider and approve the Council s Housing Adaptations Policy 2018.
Subject: Community Housing Adaptations Policy 2018 Report to: Management Team 29 th May 2018 Housing & Neighbourhoods Committee 14 th June 2018 Report by: Senior Projects Officer SUBJECT MATTER/RECOMMENDATIONS
More informationThe funding of supported accommodation
CIPFA Response to The funding of supported accommodation Consultation response to the revised proposals from Department of Communities and Local Government and the Department for Work and Pensions (October
More informationFORM APPLICATION. Your application In whichcourt/area /towndoyou wishtolive?
APPLICATION FORM All applicants should complete the form in BLOCKCAPITALS and as fully as possible.(*mandatory) Allinformation given on thisform is treated in strict confidence. Your application In whichcourt/area
More informationUniversal Credit Full Service
Universal Credit at the heart of Welfare Reform Universal Credit Full Service London Network of Nurses and Midwives (LNNM) Homelessness Group Friday 12th October 2018 What I will cover today. What is Universal
More informationHousing) Duncan Sharkey (Corporate Director Place) Michael Kelleher (Service Director Housing and Regeneration) Tel:
Wards Affected: All Wards ADDITIONAL ITEM CABINET 3 OCTOBER 2017 PROPOSED HOUSING AND REGENERATION RESTRUCTURE Responsible Cabinet Member: Report Sponsor: Author and contact: Councillor Long (Cabinet Member
More informationShelter response to DWP consultation on Discretionary Housing Payments good practice manual
Consultation response Shelter response to DWP consultation on Discretionary Housing Payments good practice manual August 2012 /policylibrary 2012 Shelter. All rights reserved. This document is only for
More informationSOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, Massachusetts Telephone (617) TDD (617)
SOMERVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 30 Memorial Road, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145 Telephone (617) 625-1152 TDD (617) 628-8889 EMERGENCY HOUSING PACKAGE FOR FEDERAL-AIDED HOUSING Control Number: SHA use only
More informationBriefing Anti-social behaviour bill: second reading
Briefing Anti-social behaviour bill: second reading From the Shelter policy library Tuesday 8 April 2003 www.shelter.org.uk 2004 Shelter. All rights reserved. This document is only for your personal, non-commercial
More informationGetting help towards rent - Key differences between Housing Benefit and Universal Credit
Getting help towards rent - Key differences between Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Who can get help HB UC Single claimants age 18-21 HB paid if entitled. For those claiming under the Full /Digital
More informationCorporate Policy and Strategy Committee
Minutes Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee 10.00 am, Tuesday, 16 April 2013 Present Councillors Burns (Convener), Cardownie (Vice-Convener), Burgess, Chapman, Child, Nick Cook, Godzik, Ricky Henderson,
More informationWelfare Benefits & Welfare Reforms
A quick guide to Welfare Benefits & Welfare Reforms Updated July 2015 1 2 A quick guide to Welfare Benefits & Welfare Reforms Introduction 4 Housing Benefit 6 The Bedroom Tax 8 What is happening to Local
More informationClydesdale Housing Association. Date approved 10 December Date for review 7 December 2017
Clydesdale Housing Association Policy name & number 06 Housing Management Rent Arrears Policy Date approved 10 December 2014 Date for review 7 December 2017 Policy by Jane Guthrie Responsible Officer Depute
More informationS A F E G UARDING W O R K S H O P : C H I L D H O P E
S A F E G UARDING W O R K S H O P : C H I L D H O P E A I M S O F T H E C O U R S E Share the learning from UUK s safeguarding journey Prompt discussion about the challenges and opportunities other organisations
More informationHOUSING AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY 2251 TABLE ROCK ROAD MEDFORD OR PH/TDD (541) FAX (541)
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY 2251 TABLE ROCK ROAD MEDFORD OR 97501 PH/TDD (541) 779-5785 FAX (541) 857-1118 www.hajc.net TENANT SELECTION CRITERIA Quail Run Willow Glen Barnett Townhomes 20 Erickson
More informationWalsall Council. The Walsall Crisis Support Scheme SECTIONS
Walsall Council The Walsall Crisis Support Scheme SECTIONS 1. Purpose 2. Considerations for an award 3. Crisis Awards 4. Claiming a Crisis Award 5. Forms of Crisis Award 6. Community Care Awards 7. Claiming
More informationMoney Advice Performance Management Summary. Stirling Council
Money Advice Performance Management Summary The Money Advice Performance Management Framework (MAPMF) has been developed in consultation with local authorities and other key stakeholders and it aims to
More informationARREARS MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Date of board 23rd November 2016 approval: Date for review: November 2019 1.0 Our intentions Through this policy we will aim to: ensure that all those in arrears are treated equally whilst recognising
More informationReturning to England from abroad
Returning to England from abroad This factsheet explains how to claim benefits and access housing, health and care services if you return to England from abroad. This factsheet is aimed at British citizens
More informationUniversal Credit Full Service
Universal Credit Full Service Universal Credit Continuing Welfare Reform The Government is introducing the biggest welfare change for the last 60 years. It s cornerstones include : Rewarding work Supporting
More informationDISCRETIONARY HOUSING PAYMENTS POLICY
DISCRETIONARY HOUSING PAYMENTS POLICY 2018-2019 Page 1 of 11 10 Version Control Version Date Author Comments 1 13 December 2012 Nicky Thomas First Full Draft Mark Redfearn 25 th February 2013 Nicky Thomas
More informationTHE RENTAL EXCHANGE INTRODUCTION. Helping social tenants build a positive credit history to gain equal access to financial services
By Social Entrepreneurs For Social Entrepreneurs THE RENTAL EXCHANGE Helping social tenants build a positive credit history to gain equal access to financial services INTRODUCTION THE BIG ISSUE GROUP The
More informationAPPENDIX 1 DETAILED LIST OF CHANGES & IMPACTS. Housing related changes
APPENDIX 1 DETAILED LIST OF CHANGES & IMPACTS Housing related changes From April 2011: Cap on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) LHA is the housing benefit for private rented sector (where claim processed after
More informationCouncil Tax Support and Housing Benefit
Council Tax Support and Housing Benefit This factsheet explains what may be available to help you pay your Council Tax and your rent. Last reviewed: April 2018 Next review date: April 2019 About Independent
More informationWelsh Government Housing Policy Regulation
www.cymru.gov.uk Welsh Government Housing Policy Regulation Financial Viability Judgment Hendre Limited L132 December 2015 [Type text] Financial Viability Judgement Hendre Limited L132 Financial Viability
More informationUniversal Credit: Personal Budgeting Support. Date: 20 th June 2013 Keith Costello & Felicity Ridgway
Universal Credit: Personal Budgeting Support Date: 20 th June 2013 Keith Costello & Felicity Ridgway universalcredit.pbs@dwp.gsi.gov.uk 1 Simplifying a complex system Current system Income related JSA
More informationHOUSING AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY 2251 TABLE ROCK ROAD MEDFORD OR PH/TDD (541) FAX (541)
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF JACKSON COUNTY 2251 TABLE ROCK ROAD MEDFORD OR 97501 PH/TDD (541) 779-5785 FAX (541) 857-1118 www.hajc.net TENANT SELECTION CRITERIA Elk Street Townhomes Applications are processed
More informationHousing Policy Contact: Effective from: August 2011 Next review date: August 2012
New Lettings Policy Housing Policy Contact: policy.helpline@peabody.org.uk Effective from: August 2011 Next review date: August 2012 Contents 1. Policy Objectives...1 2. General Information for all Lettings
More information