Issue details

Interim Crisis and Resilience Fund Policy 2026/27

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/02/2026

Anticipated restriction: Public  -

Decision due: Between 19 Mar 2026 and 19 Apr 2026 by Cabinet Member Signing

The Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) provides funding to deliver crisis and resilience services to residents. This decision will authorise spend to continue existing crisis support, ensuring continuity whilst the full policy is developed. Additionally, the policy will authorise administration costs associated with the administration of these schemes. This decision needs to be made in March 2026 to ensure continuity of crisis support prior to agreement of the final policy. The Council’s full approach to the CRF will be agreed in quarter 2 of 2026//27.

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality

Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment and Resident Experience

Contact: Corporate Director of Environment and Resident Experience.