Issue details

To publish a discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant policy, introduced countywide on a pilot scheme basis.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/05/2022

Decision due: 12 May 2022 by Private Sector Housing Team Leader - Mark Nelson

Contact: Mark Nelson, Private Sector Housing Team Leader 01242 264164 Email: [email protected].

Consultation process

Consultation took place through the DFG forum, which includes all 6 districts within Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Strategic Housing Partnership.

Agreement was reached that a County wide pilot of the new discretionary schemes would be introduced and be reviewed on a quarterly bases and a full review of the schemes to be carried out in March 2023.

There will be no financial impact on the Council in relation to the introduction of these discretionary grant schemes.

Consultees

Decisions

13/05/2022 - To publish a discretionary Disabled Facilities Grant policy, introduced countywide on a pilot scheme basis.