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 websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform approved the Cost of Living Funding Strategy for 2026/27 on 05/08/2026. The strategy includes the disbursement of funding in line with Table 1 of the report.
The Cabinet Member for Public Realm approved a contract award for Wormwood Scrubs Masterplan Biodiversity and Improvement Works on 29/04/2026. This decision approves the contract award to the Preferred Supplier for the Contract Award Value.
The Deputy Leader approved a one-year extension of the contract for the Provision of Extra Care at Olive House from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 on 01/06/2026. This extension aligns the end date with other Extra Care contracts in the borough.
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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
- To approve the Cost of Living Funding Strategy for 2026/27 including the disbursement of funding in line with Table 1 of the report.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | Katia Neale |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |