Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2022
Anticipated restriction: Public -
Decision due: 3 May 2022 by Leader of the Council
The Government through the Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) has provided funding to local authorities to administer the Household Support Fund Scheme, continuing the grant for the period 1st April 2022 – 30th September 2022. The Council has been allocated £2,406,671.72 for the six month period April – September 2022. The objective of the Scheme is to provide support to vulnerable households and families with children struggling with the significant rise in living costs with an emphasis on supporting households with energy, food and water bills. The report will be seeking the Leader’sapproval for the , the initial tranche of funding support under the Scheme to be focussed on households with children receiving Free School Meals. They will be provided with Free School Meals vouchers during the May 2022 half term. This is set out in the Household Support Fund Scheme Policy: April 2022.
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Chief Executive
Contact: Assistant Director for Commissioning.