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. The decision included 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

Crisis Resilience Fund 2026-29.pdf
Appendix 1 - Key achievements of the Cost of Living Programme 202526.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equalities Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date5 Aug 2026
Effective from11 Aug 2026
Lead officerIan Hawthorn
Subject to call-inYes