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AGREED: That Cabinet
noted the report and:
 
i)            
Noted the closure of the Household Support Fund scheme at the
end of March 2026, thanking schools and community partners for
their support.
ii)           
Approved early planning for the new Crisis & Resilience
Fund, subject to further details being made available by
Government.
iii)          
Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Adults, Health
& Communities, Executive Director of Resources & Section
151 Officer, and Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health &
Housing to approve, design and keep under review any plans for the
new Crisis & Resilience Fund, once further information becomes
available and in line with Government guidelines.