Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: That administration of Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Household Support Fund allocation of £209,455.65 be APPROVED as follows: 1.              £132,000 for supermarket vouchers for those on Council Tax support in Bands A-D (£15 voucher for households with pensioners / individuals and couples and £30 voucher for households with families / disabled person). 2.              £57,455.65 for grants to food pantries, foodbanks and Severn Wye to support vulnerable people with food, fuel and essential supplies. 3.              £20,000 towards transport costs for young people. 4.              That authority be granted to enter into necessary agreements with grant recipients. 5.              That authority be delegated to the Director: Communities to allocate any resulting unspent funds to support vulnerable households.