Decision details

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme in Appendix 2 which will be in place until 31 January 2021 be approved, subject to funding being available;

2.    Authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to applications made under the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme;

3.    The Head of Revenues and Benefits be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance, to make changes to the Discretionary Scheme in line with any changes made by Government, or, as required to ensure the successful operation of the scheme;

4.    The Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme in Appendix 3 be noted, and authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to applications;

5.    The Cabinet Member Finance be authorised to extend the Discretionary Scheme beyond 31 January 2021 in line with Government direction and subject to funding being available.