Crisis and Resilience Fund 2026-29 - Cost of Living Funding Strategy 2026/27

August 5, 2026 Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform approved the Cost of Living Funding Strategy for 2026/27 on 05/08/2026. This strategy includes the disbursement of funding in line with Table 1 of the report.

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Purpose

This report sets out Council’s Cost of Living (COL) programme funding strategy for 2026/27. The funding proposals will outline allocations that will be funded by the Crisis and Resilience Fund, and how to make the best use of resources to respond to the needs of residents with compassion and efficiency.

Decision

  1. To approve the Cost of Living Funding Strategy for 2026/27 including the disbursement of funding in line with Table 1 of the report.

Supporting Documents

Award of contract for the major refurbishment of Swan Court and Ravensworth Court.pdf
Appendix 7 - EIA.pdf
Annex 1 Procurement Strategy.pdf
Annex 2 - Procurement Timetable.pdf
Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30.pdf
Appendix 1 - Settled and Belong Strategy.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Analysis.pdf
Crisis Resilience Fund 2026-29.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix 1 - Key achievements of the Cost of Living Programme 202526.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Aug 2026
Effective from11 Aug 2026
Lead officerHelen Byrne
Subject to call-inYes