The Bedroom Tax has had a big impact on Neyland and I am really worried by the people who have been hit hard and are enduring hardship and worry. Figures which I have obtained from the Local Authority show that 22 households in Neyland East Ward, my own ward and 24 in Neyland West have seen a 14 per cent drop in their housing benefit because they are deemed to have one spare bedroom. Those with two spare bedrooms have seen a drop of 25% and this involves 9 households in Neyland East and 6 in Neyland West.
Anyone needing advice or assistance should by all means give me a ring and I will signpost them to appropriate advice. I know that the Revenues Department of the County Council have been incredibly supportive of those seeking answers.