Decision Maker: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2025

Purpose: Regular update on Cost of Living Crisis response

Content: RESOLVED:   The Committee resolved to:   a)  Note the continued response of the Council to help residents and businesses through the ongoing cost of living crisis, including support over winter 2023/24;   b)   Note the allocations of £3.49m from the Council’s Emergency Funding Reserve, to fund the initiatives summarised in Appendix 1;   c)   Note the spend to 30 September 2024 for Tranche 5 of the Household Support Fund, as outlined at paragraphs 25-30;   d)   Agree the proposals for Household Support Fund Tranches 6 and 7 and continuation of support until the 31 March 2026 in line with recent Government announcements, as outlined in paragraphs 32-45;   e)   Agree proposals for the future of the Cost of Living Programme as outlined in paragraphs 46-49.