Purpose

Consideration
of the recommendation from the People and Health Scrutiny Committee on cost of
living support.

Content

(a)          
That the funded activity for 2023-24 and the
outcomes achieved, be noted.

 

(b)          
That Cabinet agree to earmark a further £2m from
Council reserves to support the continuation of a targeted programme of work to
support our most vulnerable residents and to complement and address any gaps in
other national and local support programmes.

 

(c)          
That authority be delegated to the Cabinet
Member for Customer, Culture and Community Engagement, to agree the targeted
programme of work in consultation with the Executive Director Corporate
Development (S151) and having regard to any views and recommendations of the
Place and Resources Overview Committee.

 

(d)          
That financial support for the cost-of-living
agenda be considered as part of the Council’s annual budget setting process.