Decision Maker: Chief Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
As part of a number of measures to provide
help with global inflationary challenges and the significantly
rising cost of living, the Household Support Fund (HSF) has been
extended from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025. Authorities are
required to send a delivery plan to DWP by 1 November 2024 which
outlines their intentions for The Fund. As in previous rounds it is
intended that vouchers are provided to families with children in
receipt of free school meals for the school holidays. The cabinet
meeting to approve the overall programme is scheduled for November
5th 2024. However school half term commences on the 28th October. A
delegated decision has been sought to release £70,000 to pay
for the vouchers during this holiday period.
28th October 2024.
To release £70,000 to provide vouchers
for families with children in receipt of free school meals for the
half term holiday commencing 28th October 2024
To allow for a significant element of the Household Support Fund to
be provided in advance of Cabinet approval.
None.
Publication date: 25/10/2024
Date of decision: 15/10/2024