Cost of Living Support Update and Proposals for the Crisis and Resilience Fund
June 22, 2026 Finance, Policy and Resources Committee (Committee) 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 Finance, Policy and Resources Committee decided to approve allocations for the Crisis and Resilience Fund and a consultation on the Council Tax Reduction scheme on 22 June 2026. They also noted updates on cost of living support and proposals for an anti-poverty strategy. The committee approved the allocations for the first year of the Crisis and Resilience Fund, a consultation to build flexibility within the Council Tax Reduction scheme, and noted the spend for the final tranche of the Household Support Fund.
Full council record
Purpose
This report provides an update on the Council’s support for residents during the cost of living crisis.
Decision
RESOLVED:
The Committee resolved to:
a) Note the spend for the final tranche of the Household Support Fund;
b) Approve the allocations for the first year of the Crisis and Resilience Fund;
c) Approve a consultation to build flexibility within the current Council Tax Reduction scheme (CTR) by delegating responsibility to Full Council to make changes to income band levels; and
d) Note the proposals for the development of a borough anti-poverty strategy.
Related Meeting
Finance, Policy and Resources Committee - Monday, 22 June 2026 - 7.00 pm on June 22, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Alix Wilson |