Did you know we have a dedicated powers and duties tool?
Available to LG Inform Plus subscribers, it provides information on what current legislation gives English and Welsh councils the power to do and what it requires them to do in law. Advanced searching and filtering options make it easy to find specific powers and duties based on legislation, business function and keyword, and results are easily exported in commonly used formats.
On benefits Circumstance collection
Both Housing Benefits and Council Tax Benefits Circumstance
- Benefits claimant
People who receive both housing and council tax benefits.
Council Tax Benefits Circumstance
People who receive council tax benefits.
Council Tax Benefits only Circumstance
People who receive only council tax benefits.
Housing Benefits Circumstance
People who receive housing benefits.
Housing Benefits only Circumstance
People who receive housing benefits.
Employment and Support Allowance or incapacity benefit Circumstance
Incapacity Benefit is being replaced with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). If you’re ill or disabled, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) offers you financial support if you're unable to work or personalised help so that you can work if you're able to.
Jobseeker's Allowance Circumstance
Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) is at least £57.35 a week to help you while you look for work. How much you get depends on your circumstances and the type of JSA you qualify for.
Lone Parent Circumstance
Single parents receiving benefits
