Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026

Purpose: The CRF will replace the Household Support Fund (HSF) and Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) from 01/04/26, combining the two.

Content: DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to:         I.         Note that Enfield has been allocated £7.4m (indicative) CRF per year for the period of 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. This includes £1.67m for the Discretionary Housing Payments element for years 1 and 2, with revised DHP funding levels in the FYE March 2029.     II.         Agree to distribute the £7.4m grant as detailed in paragraphs 2 to 26.    III.         Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance & Procurement the decision to reallocate funding up to £0.5m between themes if required.   IV.         Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer to agree any legal documentation needed to implement the recommendations within this report.