More Than 130 Councils on Course to Run Out Of DHP

Emergency funds to support those worst affected by welfare reform are on course to run out before the end of the financial year in 132 local authorities. Two councils have already spent their full discretionary housing payment (DHP) fund- which is allocated to local authorities to provide support to those hit by policies such as the bedroom tax. The figures showed 132 councils in England and Wales used more than half their funding by the midpoint of the financial year, with 19 spending more than three quarters.  Read more on Inside Housing.