Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/05/2021
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 25 May 2021 by Cabinet Member Signing
The Government through the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) has provided additional funding to local authorities to administer the COVID Winter Grant Scheme renamed in April to the ‘Covid Local Support Grant’ The report will be seeking 1)Approval of the COVID Additional Winter Grant Scheme Allocation Policy which sets out the Council’s arrangement for administering the Scheme 2)Delegating authority to the Assistant Director Commissioning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children to amend the policy to give effect to changes in legislation, statutory or non statutory guidance, or directives or instructions of a similar character issued by Government. 3)Agreement that the policy is subject to the availability of government funding and will terminate on 17th June 2021 unless terminated earlier or extended beyond this date by Cabinet / Cabinet Member decision report.
Lead member: Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families
Lead director: Assistant Director for Commissioning
Contact: Assistant Director for Commissioning.