Exceptional Hardship Fund - Section 13A (1) (a) Policy

February 4, 2026 Executive (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approve the refreshed Exceptional Hardship Fund - Section 13A (1) (a) Policy, which includes an additional element for some Care Leavers, and delegate authority to the Chief Finance Officer to make minor modifications to the policy in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance.

Full council record

Purpose

The Executive Member for Finance submitted a report for
Executive consideration which sought approval for adoption of the refreshed
Exceptional Hardship Fund - Section 13A (1) (a) Policy under the Local
Government Finance Act (LGFA) 1992 (as amended).

Decision

ORDERED that Executive:

 

a)   
Approve the refreshed Exceptional
Hardship Fund - Section 13A (1) (a) Policy, which includes an additional
element for some Care Leavers as set out in 4.5 below; and,

b)   
Approve that delegated authority be
provided to the Chief Finance Officer to make minor modifications to the Policy
in consultation with the Executive Member for Finance.

 

Related Meeting

Executive - Wednesday 4th February, 2026 5.00 pm on February 4, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix 3 - Impact Assessment.pdf
Report.pdf
Appendix 1 - Exceptional Hardship Fund Policy.pdf
Appendix 2 - Care Leavers and Council Tax.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date4 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes