Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Decent Living Incomes

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: May 1, 2025

Purpose: Following the government announcement on the extension of Household Support Fund (HSF) until 31 March 2026, and the publication of the guidance, this report seeks approval for distribution of the HSF under the grant conditions. The council will create a local scheme to allocate and process grant payments to vulnerable households. The report sets out scheme eligibility criteria to distribute the funds to residents together with award mechanisms and application processes where necessary. The objective of the HSF is to provide support to a wide range of vulnerable households in most need of support to help with living costs.  

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