The Discretionary Housing Payments Review Advisory Panel met to consider three review requests that had been made to Westminster Council regarding Discretionary Housing Payments. The meeting also included a closed session to consider information relating to individuals.

Review of Refusal to Grant Discretionary Housing Payment

The panel was scheduled to consider review requests from three people. Due to the confidential nature of these requests, they were scheduled to be discussed in a closed session of the meeting. The names of the people making the requests were included in the meeting pack, and were Stuart Love.

What is a Discretionary Housing Payment?

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) can help people pay their rent if they are claiming Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit. DHPs are paid from a limited pot of money and are only awarded in exceptional circumstances.