Decision details
To approve the Household Support Fund Delivery Plan as set out in Appendix 1
Decision Maker: Director of Governance and Customer Services and Monitoring Officer - Claire Hughes
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To approve the Household Support Fund Delivery
Plan as set out in Appendix 1 for the period 1 October 2024 –
31 March 2025 for the award of grant made by Gloucestershire County
Council on behalf of the Department of Works and Pensions under the
Household Support Fund Programme 2024/25.
Reasons for the decision:
On 16 December 2024, the council received
provisional confirmation that it will receive £147,376.13
from GCC’s allocation of Household Support Fund to provide
crisis support to vulnerable households in most need with the cost
of essentials. The payment will cover the period 1 October 2024 to
31 March 2025. In accordance with the terms of that allocation we
are required to submit proposals for how CBC will distribute the
funding in accordance with the government guidance.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/household-support-fund-guidance-for-local-councils/1-october-2024-to-31-march-2025-household-support-fund-guidance-for-county-councils-and-unitary-authorities-in-england
Alternative options considered:
The Council could have awarded the funds to
different partners or set up more of its own schemes, however, this
was considered the best option for delivery given the small amount
of time available.
Declarations: None
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Consultation took place with the Leadership
Team and the proposals were shared with the Leader of the Council
and the Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities.
Contact: Claire Hughes, Director of Governance and Customer Services and Monitoring Officer Email: [email protected].
Publication date: 17/01/2025
Date of decision: 17/01/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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