Issue - meetings

            The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources which provided an update on the role of the Welfare Rights Team, including information on:

·         individual posts and roles;

·         background to the establishment of the Service;

·         progress to date on the delivery of the Service;

·         areas of activity  by the team including the number of claimants assisted at tribunal hearings and success rates; and the amount of benefits gained for Halton residents; and

·         future challenges for the Team.

            Arising from the discussion it was suggested that an article be included in Inside Halton on the work of the Welfare Rights Service.

            RESOLVED: That the update provided in the report regarding the Welfare Rights Service be noted.