Wednesday 27 March 2013

Help for Wiltshire people affected by benefit and tax credit changes

Help and support to those affected by changes to the benefit and tax credit systems is being offered by Wiltshire Council.

The new rules introduced by the Welfare Reform Act, which start to come into force from April 1, mean that council tax benefit will be replaced by a new council tax reduction (CTR) scheme.

Additionally some people who claim housing benefit will see a cut in the amount they receive if they are considered under the new rules to have too many bedrooms.

Full Article on Gazette & Herald

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