Purpose

Our Discretionary Housing Payment policy reflects the Department for Works and Pensions formal guidance providing the administration framework associated with the application, criteria, assessment and awarding principles established to provide when applicable, some additional financial support to eligible residents.

Decision

That the current policy be reapproved, and the next review be set for September 2026.

Reason for the decision

The Policy was last considered by Cabinet in June 2019 and although no changes have been made or new duties placed upon the scheme with the policy remaining correct. The Policy has been brought back to cabinet to provide an update and ensure that the policy remains reviewed on a regular basis in order to deliver this important financial support.