Purpose

Formal report to set out the overall governance arrangements, risk position, and intended approach to the discretionary funding moving forward.

Decision

Resolved –

(1)           That the inclusion of the 2026/27 £0.8m capital allocation for Discretionary Disabled Facilities Assistance within the Council's Capital Programme be approved.

(2)           That the indicative future allocation of £1.2m per annum from 2027/28 onwards for future capital programme planning purposes, subject to annual review and approval through the Council's capital programme process be noted.

(3)           That approval of individual discretionary funding awards be delegated to the relevant Service Director in accordance with the governance framework detailed within Document “L”.

(4)           That annual monitoring reports detailing expenditure, outcomes achieved, cost avoidance and benefits realised be required.

To be actioned by: Interim Strategic Director of Adult Social Care, Health and Housing

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Health and Social Care

(James Hellard – 07483 587123)