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 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Authorities are
required to send a delivery plan to DWP by 30th May 2025 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 April 8th
2024. However, school Easter holidays commences on the 14th April.
A delegated decision has been sought to release £140,640 to
pay for the vouchers during this holiday period as schools will
need confirmation in advance of the date of the Cabinet
meeting.
To release £140,640 to provide vouchers
for families with children in receipt of free school meals for the
half term holiday commencing 14th April 2025
To allow for a significant element of the Household Support Fund to
be provided in advance of Cabinet approval.
N/A
Publication date: 27/03/2025
Date of decision: 18/03/2025