Lazy local layabout finally receiving benefit (8)
I believe the answer is:
indolent
'lazy' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'local layabout finally receiving benefit' is the wordplay.
'local' becomes 'inn' (local can mean someone's local pub).
'finally' indicates one should take the final letters.
'receiving' indicates putting letters inside.
'benefit' becomes 'dole' (informal term for a state benefits).
The final letter of 'layabout' is 't'.
'inn'+'t'='innt'
'innt' enclosing 'dole' is 'INDOLENT'.
(Other definitions for indolent that I've seen before include "Work-shy" , "Disinclined to exert oneself" , "Lazy, disinclined to work" , "Making no effort" , "Lethargic" .)