by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Aug 29, 2025 | Campaigns
The rising cost of living over the past few years has pushed many Plymouth families into financial hardship. Limitations of the benefits system mean that large families often struggle to afford essentials for their children. As a result, many are increasingly reliant...
by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Jun 5, 2025 | Campaigns, Uncategorised
What is managed migration or ‘the move to Universal Credit’? A big change is currently happening in the benefits system. Certain older benefits (sometimes called ‘legacy benefits’) are being replaced by Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)...
by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Nov 21, 2023 | Campaigns
From 1st April 2023, Council Tax in Plymouth will be increasing by 4.99%. Following the Council Tax rebate in 2022, there will be no further government £150 payments in 2023/24. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Citizens Advice Plymouth have reported...
by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Nov 21, 2023 | Campaigns
Disrepair, including damp and mould and repairs and maintenance issues, was one of the biggest issues private and social rented tenants in Plymouth contacted us for support with last year. We know that the process of getting your landlord or letting agent to complete...
by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Nov 21, 2023 | Campaigns
In collaboration with Citizens Advice Cornwall, Citizens Advice South Hams and the University of Plymouth’s Business School, we have produced a report on the impact of the Local Housing Allowance rate freeze on renters in Devon and Cornwall. Some key findings...
by Citizens Advice Plymouth | Nov 21, 2023 | Campaigns
Disrepair, including damp and mould and repairs and maintenance issues, was one of the biggest issues private and social rented tenants in Plymouth contacted us for support with last year. We know that the process of getting your landlord or letting agent to...
