Purpose

To consider the report of Cabinet Member for
Communities and Leisure seeking approval to accept and authorise
expenditure in relation to the next phase of Household Support Fund
funding for 1 April 2024 to 30 September 2024 inclusive.

Decision

 
Having complied with paragraph 15 of the Council’s Access to
Information Procedure Rules:
(i) 
To approve in principle for Southampton City Council to participate
in the delivery of the next phase of Household Support Fund from 1
April 2024 to 30 September 2024. 
(ii) 
To delegate authority to the Executive Director Wellbeing and
Housing to finalise the details of
the local Household Support
Fund scheme following consultation
with the Executive Director Corporate Services and S151 Officer and
the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure and to administer
funding in accordance with that scheme.