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 Cabinet Member for Finance and Reform approved the award of a contract for a Contact Centre Application on 05/06/2026. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with an option to extend for up to two further years.
The Leader of the Council approved the termination of the contract with Ardmore Construction Group Limited on 19/06/2026. This decision allows the Council to appoint an interim Principal Designer and Principal Contractor to allow sub-contractors to recommence work and secure the supply chain.
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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 | Justin Hunt |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |