Replaced by the DWP Local Authority Welfare Steering Group
The DWP and Local Authority Associations Steering Group has been replaced by the DWP Local Authority Welfare Steering Group. The new group provides a strategic expert view from a local authority perspective into all Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, Universal Support and other DWP welfare related matters.
Role of the group
The DWP and Local Authority Associations Steering Group was the main forum for DWP to consult with local authority associations. It considered:
- significant strategic issues on the design and administration of Housing Benefit and other DWP issues that affect these
- matters relating to the funding of local authorities through the DWP subsidy
The purpose of the group was to ensure that local authorities:
- are kept aware of DWP policy and strategy developments that affect them
- have the opportunity, where possible, to help shape developments
Steering Group terms of reference
Steering Group minutes
March 2017: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 112 KB, 6 pages)
January 2017: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 127 KB, 6 pages)
November 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 107 KB, 5 pages)
September 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 104 KB, 4 pages)
July 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 129 KB, 6 pages)
May 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 105 KB, 5 pages)
March 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 122 KB, 6 pages)
January 2016: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 106 KB, 5 pages)
November 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 39.2 KB, 4 pages)
September 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 92.1 KB, 4 pages)
July 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 44.5 KB, 4 pages)
June 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 129 KB, 4 pages)
March 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 161 KB, 3 pages)
February 2015: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 194 KB, 5 pages)
December 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 203 KB, 6 pages)
November 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 98.6 KB, 5 pages)
October 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 86.8 KB, 4 pages)
September 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 196 KB, 4 pages)
July 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 90.9 KB, 7 pages)
June 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 74.6 KB, 5 pages)
May 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 78.1 KB, 5 pages)
March 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 45.9 KB, 6 pages)
January 2014: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 32.6 KB, 6 pages)
December 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 29.4 KB, 5 pages)
November 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 27.9 KB, 4 pages)
October 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 30.5 KB, 5 pages)
August 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 31.5 KB, 6 pages)
July 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 43.6 KB, 5 pages)
June 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 28.2 KB, 5 pages)
May 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 30.3 KB, 6 pages)
April 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 43.4 KB, 5 pages)
March 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 26.8 KB, 4 pages)
February 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 31 KB, 6 pages)
January 2013: DWP Local Authority Associations Steering Group minutes (PDF, 34.3 KB, 7 pages)