Decision details
Discretionary Housing Payments Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To consider the recommendations.
Decision:
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the Discretionary Housing Payment Policy in Appendix 2 is approved
2. decisions relating to the award of Discretionary Housing Payments, in line with the policy and DWP guidance, are delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits and designated officers within the Benefits team, with the final decision in the event of dispute being taken by the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer.
3. the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer is authorised to apply to DLUHC for an accounting direction if it appears that the annual allocation will be exceeded in any financial year
Contact: Jayne Gilpin, Head of Revenues and Benefits.
Report author: Jayne Gilpin
Publication date: 04/04/2024
Date of decision: 02/04/2024
Decided at meeting: 02/04/2024 - Cabinet
Accompanying Documents:
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