We, the residents of Bournemouth, deplore the government’s decision to cut the funding given to local authorities for Council Tax Benefit by 10%. We call on our council, Bournemouth Borough Council to express their disapproval to central govt in the strongest terms possible. As an interim measure, we also call on our Council to cover this funding cut for 2013/14 out of the financial reserves in order to protect the most vulnerable members of our community from this additional charge.

For more information about the changes to Council Tax benefit, please visit http://bpacc.co.uk/changes-to-council-tax-benefit/

Please note: The settings on this petition have been set so emails ARE NOT sent out to the council from individuals. The signatures will be handed in to the council offices all together. If we receive over 1,500, the petition will be presented and debated at a full council meeting.  

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http://bpacc.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bournemouth-council-tax-benefit-petition.pdf