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Household Support Fund October 1st 2024 to March 31st 2025

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.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/10/2024

Decision due: 15 Oct 2024 by Chief Executive

Lead member: Leader of the Council, Stronger Communities Portfolio

Contact: Olivia Hugill, Democratic Officer Email: [email protected].

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