Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to approve the Council’s discretionary financial support policies encompassing Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP), Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Council Tax Relief (DCTR) policies for 2025/26.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Approve the Council’s updated Local Discretionary Financial Hardship Schemes Policy 2025/26, as set out at Appendix 1 to the report; and   (ii)  Delegate authority to the Director of Financial Services, in consultation with the Leader, to vary the allocation of funding and scheme criteria where appropriate to reflect future demand.