Shropshire’s Council Tax Support Scheme changed in April 2018 and the majority of working–age people who previously received 100% Council Tax Support can now only claim a maximum of 80%. This means people need to pay the remaining 20% out of their benefit income, a cost of around £15 – £35 a month. We understand […]
We’re sharing tips on how people can best prepare for making a Universal Credit application so they can be paid on time. This follows the release of a new report from national Citizens Advice which finds a third of people who were helped by the charity struggle to provide the evidence needed to finish off […]
From 1st April 2018 most working age people on income related benefits can claim a maximum of 80% Council Tax Support from Shropshire Council and will have to pay the remaining 20% of their Council Tax from their benefit income. Previously they would have been entitled to 100% Council Tax Support and would not have […]
