Purpose

Our Discretionary Housing Payment policy reflects the Department for
Works and Pensions formal guidance providing the administration framework
associated with the application, criteria, assessment and awarding principles
established to provide when applicable, some additional financial support to
eligible residents.

Content

That the current policy be reapproved, and the next review be
set for September 2026.

 

Reason for the decision

 

The Policy was last considered by Cabinet in June 2019 and although
no changes have been made or new duties placed upon the scheme with the policy
remaining correct. The Policy has been brought back to cabinet to provide an
update and ensure that the policy remains reviewed on a regular basis in order
to deliver this important financial support.