Localising the benefits system

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Localised Benefits
[, May 26, 2010]
In this Policy Platform we discuss how a localised benefits system could work, and what positives and challenges it entails.

Localised Benefits: A viable alternative approach?
[, Feb 2, 2010]
This is a note following a roundtable discussion hosted by Localis and Essex County Council considering the merits of the current benefits system and the potential alternatives. Lord Hanningfield, Strategic Leader of Essex County Council, introduced and concluded the session, with a wide ranging dis

Sutton, E-Benefits
[, Dec 2, 2009]
The London Borough of Sutton seeks to transform the housing and council tax benefit claim process through e-enabled claiming only. Sutton wishes to help customers access housing and council tax benefits by removing the need to complete lengthy complex application forms and by offering a choice of a

Should benefit rates be localised?
[, Nov 30, 2009]
This roundtable discussion considered the merits of the current benefits system and the potential alternatives. It was held jointly by Localis and Essex County Council


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Plan to set local benefit levels
[, Sep 6, 2009]
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