Decision Maker: Strategy and Resources Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2025

Purpose: To establish a member task and finish group which will support the development of policy on how the council uses the funds it has available to support low income households.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour) 1. To note the report.   2. To approve the Terms of Reference for a task and finish group on supporting low-income households; the scope document to be amended as follows:   a. Add to ‘Purpose of group/objectives’: To consider the allocation of funding to these schemes and any necessary savings as per steer from the Strategy and Resources Committee Chair.   b. Add to ‘List of possible internal and external contributors and key information required’: Key stakeholders as determined by the Task and Finish group.   c. Amend ‘How long is the group’s work expected to take?’ to read: 6 months. The group will need to be in a position to determine recommendations on Household Support Fund spend by the end of March 2025, and will then continue to consider other benefits, such as the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.