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. This strategy includes the disbursement of funding in line with Table 1 of the report.
The Executive Director of People's Services, in consultation with the Deputy Leader, approved the award of a contract for works to create two 20-place SEN units for primary phase pupils with autism at Brackenbury and Wormholt Park Primary Schools on 27/04/2026. This includes a project contingency and an additional programme contingency of 10% for variations and contract costs.
The Cabinet approved the publication of the Settled and Belong Strategy 2026-30 on 15/06/2026. This strategy outlines how the council will meet its duty to provide accommodation and support for looked after children and prioritises keeping families together, ensuring children receive the right care, and supporting them to flourish.
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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.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jessie Ellis |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |