Commencement of a Consultation on the discretionary element of the Minimum Income Guarantee rates
September 16, 2025 Adult Social Care and Public Health 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
...to seek feedback on a proposed reduction of the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) through a six-week consultation running from September 22nd to November 2nd, 2025.
Full council record
Purpose
This report seeks approval to consult on
proposed changes to the discretionary rates that are allowable as
part of the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) bringing them in line
with national guidelines and other local authorities. In doing so
this will identify opportunities for Wirral Council to make savings
through increased income..
Decision
Resolved – That a six-week consultation from 22nd
September 2025 to 2nd November 2025 on a reduction of
the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) be approved.
Related Meeting
Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee - Tuesday, 16th September 2025 6.00 p.m. on September 16, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |