Many residents have reached out to me regarding the serious implications of the Local Government Pay Award for 2023 on our amazing local government services employees who rely on income-related benefits, especially Universal Credit.
I am eager to address this, which is why I have written a letter to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions on the matter, which you can see below.
I am sorry to hear that many of our hardworking local government workers have been left high and dry, missing out on their crucial UC payments or the essential Cost of Living payment due to the lump sum pay-out.
If you know any local government workers who might find themselves in this situation, please share this post along with my letter about the steps I have taken on their behalf. Further, please do encourage them to reach out to me and my office on any questions they may have regarding their individual circumstances.