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 outlines the disbursement of funding for the Crisis and Resilience Fund. This includes a Rent Arrears Reduction Incentive Strategy pilot and the continuation of the CoL Advice Team for triage and casework.
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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
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Expected date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Bathsheba Mall |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |