Universal Credit Pilot West Lindsey District Council Nicoya Palastanga T: E:
WLDC Pilot Rurality Digital engagement/journey Holistic approach Face to Face Delivery Local delivery
Digital Inclusion Access to IT Public Access in council offices Working with partner organisations Public Access across the district Broadband/WiFi/Community locations/Community Champions
Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy - budgeting skills - suitable bank accounts ‘Moneybox’ Credit Union
Partnerships ‘Real’ Partnership working Steering Group Co-location of services ≈WLDC, JCP, LCC, VCS, Credit Union Additional support from CAB, training providers, NCS, housing associations, libraries, parish councils
The Role of Local Authorities Experience – housing, skills agenda, council tax support, housing benefit, economic development Localism, Community Champions Leading Local Delivery Partnership Relationship with local delivery partners