Universal Credit Update (00.13.57)
To receive a presentation from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) with regard to the roll out of Universal Credit across the district.
Minutes:
The Committee received an update from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) on the roll out of Universal Credit across the district.
He explained that currently 1500 people were in receipt of Universal Credit across the district and this was expected to rise to 3500 when the roll out had been completed.
Cllr B G J Warren left the meeting at this point and did not take part in the following discussion.
Members discussed the effect of Universal Credit and stated that they were not receiving any complaints from the public about not being able to contact the Department of Work and Pensions. They had however noted that more people were contacting Citizens Advice and Churches Housing Action Team for advice.
Members agreed to invite Lee Tozer (DWP) Partnership Manager Greater Devon to host an evening Members briefing giving an overview of the roll out of Universal Credit.
Cllr B G J Warren returned to the meeting.