Decision details
To extend the Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme to 30 September 2021
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets (Deputy Leader)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Reasons for the decision:
NHS Test and Trace provided funding for a national “Standard” Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme and a Discretionary scheme.
On 13 October 2020 Cabinet approved the Discretionary Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme and authorised the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to extend the scheme beyond 31 January 2021, in line with Government direction and subject to funding being available.
Both the standard and the Discretionary scheme were extended to 30 June 2021 and confirmation has now been received from NHS Test and Trace that the schemes are further extended to 30 September 2021.
Additional funding will be available as required.
Alternative options considered:
The alternative is not to extend the scheme but as funding is available this is rejected.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
None.
Contact: Jayne Gilpin, Head of Revenues and Benefits 01242 264323.
Publication date: 28/06/2021
Date of decision: 25/06/2021
Effective from: 06/07/2021