Decision details

To consider the recommendations

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) Scheme in Appendix 2 be approved;

2.    Authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to applications made under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) Scheme, and to the Executive Director Finance and Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to consider and determine any reviews requested in respect of such decisions;

3.    The Head of Revenues and Benefits be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets, to make changes to the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) Scheme in line with any changes made by Government, or, as required to ensure the successful operation of the scheme;

4.    The Executive Director Finance and Assets be authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member Finance and Assets to add any further category of businesses as eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Open) Scheme, if required;

5.    The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum scheme be noted, and authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to applications;

6.    The Christmas Support Payment scheme be noted, and authority be delegated to the Head of Revenues and Benefits to take decisions relating to applications.