In Winter 2022/23 we surveyed and interviewed people of Shropshire to find out about the impact of rising costs on their lives. The people we spoke to told us they have to make tough choices with their money all day, every day, with no room for errors. “We’re in a position where the income coming […]
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 […]
