A council has ended financial assistance for the vast
majority of tenants hit by welfare cuts after spending most of its fund to
provide emergency support. In documents assessing its financial performance,
West Lancashire Council revealed discretionary housing payments (DHP) had
‘ceased for existing claimants’ in November. The move is the first known
instance of a council halting DHP payments for most existing affected tenants. The
Conservative-led council said it is now ensuring remaining funding is being
‘targeted to those who require it most’. It is understood this means funds are
allocated to support disabled tenants living in adapted properties, with the
majority of other claimants going without. Read more on Inside Housing.
