Purpose

Further extension of Household Support Fund for 12 months from April 2025. Report seeking authority to delegate scheme details once guidance and funding are confirmed.

Decision

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council grant delegated authority to the Strategic Director for Corporate Resources in consultation with the Leader and the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Homelessness Prevention & Customer Services to agree the scheme for disbursing funding from the seventh Household Support Fund.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.