Figures show glimpse of pandemic hardship toll for the Maldon community
A report to councillors reveals that Maldon has the second highest furlough rate in Essex and that Universal Credit claimants in the district increased threefold between March and August.
Around 9,500 people have been furloughed in Maldon, equal to 34 per cent of those considered eligible, while the number of Universal Credit claimants rose to 1,980.
Maldon Citizens Advice (MCA) reveals the figures in a report submitted for Maldon District Council's Strategy and Resources Committee meeting this evening (Thursday, 19 November). The report has been produced as part of MCA's proposal for a renewed three-year contract with the council for provision of its services to local people.
The report continues:
"Over the next three years in Maldon we therefore expect that:- The ending of the furlough scheme will translate directly into higher levels of longer term unemployment in the district.
- The ending of controls on debt recovery and homelessness will result in more people living in or on the brink of poverty.
- The rise in unemployment and debt will cause an increase in mental health and domestic issues requiring advice from MCA."
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