Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 26, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That   1.  It be noted that Bromley Council’s allocation for the Household Support Fund (HSF) for April 2025 to March 2026 is £3,292,087.58; 2.  The drawdown of this amount from the 2025/26 Central Contingency to the Operational Housing revenue budget be approved; 3.  The full utilisation of this ringfenced grant in 2025/26, as detailed in paragraph 3.4 of the report, be approved. 4.   The urgency of this report due to the short notice from DWP and the need to mobilise quickly, ensuring that the commencement of the Household Support Fund can begin in May be noted. The release of information pertaining to the Household Support Fund was embargoed until 19th March 2025 and as such this report could not be published sooner. 5.   It be agreed that any final or additional changes are delegated to the Director of Housing, Planning, Property and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Renewal, Recreation & Housing and Resources, Commissioning & Contracts Management.